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Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/1–10/12
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

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 10/1–10/12
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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

All Day 10/1–10/12
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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/1–10/12
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare AEP

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
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 "Adults" group

Cozy Reads

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Activity

All Day
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reader’s Forum

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
New Oxford Library
Library Branch: New Oxford 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! Below are the selections for the next three meetings.

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 crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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

Everything You Wanted to Know About Hospice

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Sabrina, Adams County liaison from Grane Hospice, will be sharing a review of the Medicare hospice benefit and how hospice supports patients and families navigating end of life.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoon

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Ages 5-12

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Fairyfest

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For Ages 4–12  Create a fairy house and other magical fairy crafts! You can even come dressed in your finest fairy fashion if you would like! 

Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Karaoke Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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

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: 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 "Everyone" group

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

All Ages

Bring a team of 3-4 people to the library for a Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Inside Pavilion
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 11-18

A chill is in the air and the season is upon us. 

Join Rob Ross for a spooky painting with a hidden aura.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Introduction to Diamond Painting

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

Interested in learning how to diamond paint?

Come to one of our intro classes and make a small colorful project!

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction Book Club

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

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursdays, Sept 11/Oct 9/Nov 13
6:30-7:30 PM
Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected science fiction book.
Sept 11: Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clark

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join our teen book club and discover new books and graphic novels! 

Bring a snack to share.  Ages 13-18. 

October's discussion book - Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

If you love true crime, this is the book club for you! To join each month’s discussion, just register online.

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:

Ages 0-18 months

Parents/caregivers along with their babies may join Miss Dana for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.  Please note there will be no Bounces & Rhymes Storytime on November 28. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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 "Children" group

Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages: birth-3

Stories, songs and movement led by Miss Barbara. Stay and play afterwards. Note there will be no storytime on Friday, Nov 28th.