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Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/14–10/22
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
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!

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

All Day 10/14–10/24
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Writing supplies and paper will be provided so teens can get started on their own entry for the Short horror story contest!

October 1-October 24

During teen center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

Short Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/14–10/25
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/14–10/31
Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All Ages

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

October: We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

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–10:30am
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, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts. 

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 a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

All ages welcome. 

Stories followed by a simple arts and crafts project. 

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!

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:

Ages 3-5

Book Club 7th-8th grade

4:30pm–5:15pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

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

Halloween Diamond Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 10-17

Make a small Halloween-themed piece of diamond art.  All supplies will be provided. Registration required 

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 crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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!

Drop in Activity

12:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
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. 

Death Cafe

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Description:

Tea, coffee and sweets will be served while people of all different backgrounds, not just people who recently experienced a loss, discuss death, dying and end of life issues in a supportive environment.

Sew Much Fun!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Littlestown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

This new monthly sewing program will focus on fun, creative hand-stitching, including embroidery and cross-stitch. Beginners are highly encouraged. All supplies will be provided. For ages 10-17. 

Design a Pumpkin Contest

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 9–16

Book Club 9th-12th grade

4:30pm–5:15pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

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

Art Night with Roberta Ross

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come in on these nights to get artsy in different ways with Roberta Ross! Supplies will be provided.

Sept: Glass Painting

Oct: Spooky Paint Night

Nov: Acrylic Paint Pouring

80’s Horror Movie Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

This 1987 horror comedy follows two teenage brothers who move with their divorced mother to the fictional town of Santa Carla, California, only to discover that the town is a haven for vampires. Rated R.

Mikki Brammer Discusses The Collected Regrets of Clover

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Mikki Brammer Discusses The Collected Regrets of Clover
Thursday, Oct 23
6:00-7:30 PM

Leaves, Nuts, Seeds, and Such!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 5-10

Join nature educators, Pam and Bruce, as they explore the fabulous fall season and the creative ways trees and other plants spread their seeds and nuts.