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Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesdays, Sept 3/Oct 1/Nov 5
2:00-3:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Gettysburg Library Genealogy Club
Wednesdays, Sept 3/Oct 1/Nov 5
2:00-3:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of Littlestown Library Meeting

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Adults

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME. Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more information.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME. Are you interested in becoming more involved in your community and supporting the library? Join the Friends of Littlestown Library. Stop by or contact the library for more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holding Space: A Conversation on Death, Dying, and Compassionate Support

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Holding Space: A Conversation on Death, Dying, and Compassionate Support
Thursday, Oct 2
6:00-7:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Holding Space: A Conversation on Death, Dying, and Compassionate Support
Thursday, Oct 2
6:00-7:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Video Game Palooza

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, race your friends, practice your aim, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. For ages 10 and up. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Barks & Books: Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Children

Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

Register by visiting the library or calling 717-624-2182.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Sign up for a 15-minute session with a sweet, furry friend! Practice reading to a KPETS therapy dog. 

Register by visiting the library or calling 717-624-2182.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Club

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-12

Children who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 5-12

Children who are homeschooled are invited to join us on these afternoons for stories, STEAM activities, and fun.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homecoming Celebration

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for ice cream sundaes during our homecoming celebration! Face painting will also be available so you can show off your school spirit.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for ice cream sundaes during our homecoming celebration! Face painting will also be available so you can show off your school spirit.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group

Invitation to Play...dough

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Littlestown Community Meeting Room at Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Children

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Description:

This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy
Tuesday, Oct 7
6:00-7:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy
Tuesday, Oct 7
6:00-7:00 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lecture: Connecting With The Other Side

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Heather Gentzler of Sacred Feathers Messages has been connecting with spirits her entire life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Heather Gentzler of Sacred Feathers Messages has been connecting with spirits her entire life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare AEP

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Medicare AEP 
Wednesday, Oct 8
6:00-7:00 PM

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Medicare AEP 
Wednesday, Oct 8
6:00-7:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Activity

All Day
Children’s Wing Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

Designed for ages 5-12; but all ages are welcome to try the activity

Stop by the library for our featured book and accompanying activity. 

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Designed for ages 5-12; but all ages are welcome to try the activity

Stop by the library for our featured book and accompanying activity. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Karoke Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Karaoke night at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for Karaoke night at the library! Sing your heart out with friends or try out a song solo. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM Night

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Wing Meeting Room at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come in for an evening of different STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity!

Sept: DIY Lip Gloss

Oct: Bleached Stencil Shirts

Nov: Animation Studio

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Come in for an evening of different STEAM activities. Each month will be a different activity!

Sept: DIY Lip Gloss

Oct: Bleached Stencil Shirts

Nov: Animation Studio

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Third Floor Meeting Room at Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover 
Friday, Oct 10
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s Adams County Reads One Book, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover 
Friday, Oct 10
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s Adams County Reads One Book, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Board Game Bonanza!

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Space at New Oxford Library
Age Group:
Teens

Ages: 10–18

Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Ages: 10–18

This event is in the "Children" group

Second Saturdays: Fire Safety

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Cash Room - Lower Level at Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children

All ages welcome

Join Miss Dana each month on the second Saturday for stories, fun, and games.  

In October, children will be participating in fire safety activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

All ages welcome

Join Miss Dana each month on the second Saturday for stories, fun, and games.  

In October, children will be participating in fire safety activities.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Littlestown Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/22
Trone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Short Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Create an original scary story in 500 words or less and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org

Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Create an original scary story in 500 words or less and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center at Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.