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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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! 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Description:

LOCATION: Community Media space above the library

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, October 24 
1PM

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Scary Stories and S'mores

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Gather around our electric marshmallow roaster to toast delicious s’mores as you’re told scary stories. Feel free to share your own favorite spine-chilling tales to add to the fun!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Masterpiece Makers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn about Andy Goldworthy, a contemporary British artist who creates using natural materials, such as leaves and pine cones. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works. For ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Club Teens

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Halloween Math Fun

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Math doesn’t have to be so scary! It’s the spookiest time of the year and the New Oxford Library is helping you practice your math while having fun! Join us as we try different activities involving numbers. Can we count on you to be here?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Description:

Teens can come in to gush over their favorite anime and watch the first episode of a new on on these evenings!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

The Cartographers. Who they are and what they do

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Come and take part in a discussion of the fascinating field of Cartography and see how it has evolved over time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies and Books

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 Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explore Music and Rhythm

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Up to age 6

Miss Cindie leads a hands-on interactive music and rhythm experience for children up through age 6 and their grown-ups. Plenty of movement and music for all! Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homeschool Club - Table Top Games

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Homeschool children ages 3-18 are invited to meet up in our large program room and enjoy playing games with each other. The library will provide the games and the space.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Netflix Documentary: They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Netflix Documentary: They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead
Friday, October 25
1PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pumpkin Painting

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

All ages welcome!!!

Tap into your creative side this fall with free pumpkin painting!

Drop in and work on a pumpkin anytime from 2:30-5:00 PM.

Available while supplies last.