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What Makes You Proud To Be A Resident Of New Oxford?

All Day 10/1 - 10/19
Everyone
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

This autumn the Borough of New Oxford is celebrating its 150th year and to commemorate the sesquicentennial celebration of our wonderful town, the New Oxford Library needs your help!

Three Sentence Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/25
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Can you write the spookiest story in just three sentences? Create an original three sentence scary story and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org.

Participants may submit up to three stories.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

OCTOBER: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

Exploring the Neighborhood - East Berlin History Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

How well do you know the history of East Berlin? Put your knowledge to the test by completing an East Berlin History Hunt!

Monthly Craft: Haunted House Crafting

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Enjoy the spooky season by creating your own haunted house out of scrapbook paper, stickers, art, and whatever else your imagination brings you! Your haunted house will make a perfect Halloween decoration! 

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Enter the Trone Memorial Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest! This competition is for all ages.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories and More!

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Sessions

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Description:

In partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, the Adams County Library is pleased to present nine Donor Information Sessions in October.

Historical Fiction Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Historical Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, October 9 
1PM

Preschool Pals

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

Book Club 3rd & 4th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

Spooky Book Bingo

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Spooky Book Bingo
Wednesday, October 9
6:00 PM
Everyone's favorite book BINGO with a spooky twist.  We will be playing book BINGO with some festive rounds for spooky BINGO fun.
Registration Required.

Cozy Reads

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

Reader’s Forum

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Description:

In partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, the Adams County Library is pleased to present nine Donor Information Sessions in October.

Mindful Movement

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Join us for some mindful movement. We’ll move and walk together inside the library as we relax, clear our minds, and focus on the now. Registration encouraged.

Crafternoon

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Kindergarten- 5th grade

SEPTEMBER 12 Back to School 

OCTOBER 10-  Pumpkins

NOVEMBER 14- Thanksgiving Cornucopia


Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft.