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140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Trone Memorial Library

(717) 259-9000
105 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1014
East Berlin, PA 17316
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Carroll Valley Library

(717) 642-6009
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
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Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

(717) 677-6257
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
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(717) 359-0446
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
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Tue, Thu, Fri: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

New Oxford Area Library

(717) 624-2182
122 North Peter Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
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Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

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All Day
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Picture Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/14 - 8/6
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Jun-Aug 2021

Picture Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/14 - 8/6
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Description:
Can you finish the list and take all of the photos before the end of the Summer? Pick up your list from the Gettysburg Youth Services Desk starting June 14. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

July Stoywalk at Gettysburg Recreational Park

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
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Jul 1
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31
2021

July Stoywalk at Gettysburg Recreational Park

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Enjoy a story as you walk through the Gettysburg Rec Park. July's story is We're Going on a Bear hunt by Michael Rosen and will be up the full month of July. ...
Closing

4th of July Holiday - All Branches Closed

All Day
Jul 4 2021 Sun

4th of July Holiday - All Branches Closed

All Day
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Area Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk® at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library

All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Courtyard StoryWalk® at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library

All Day
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:
Drop by the courtyard in July and spend some time with this month's StoryWalk® book! There will be a new courtyard StoryWalk® at the beginning of each month. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

July Storywalk in the Carroll Valley Park

07/06/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/03/2021 @ 10:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul-Aug 2021

July Storywalk in the Carroll Valley Park

07/06/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/03/2021 @ 10:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Read a story on yard signs as you take a walk in the Carroll Valley Park! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Take 'n Makes for Kids (July 5-10)

All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Take 'n Makes for Kids (July 5-10)

All Day
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children
Description:
"Dissect Owl Pellets!" (July 5th - July 10th) A weekly SummerQuest "Tails & Tales" take-home activity for kids! Stop by the Littlestown Library to pick up a kit from our Imagination Box. If you would like to reserve an Imagination Bag, please ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Littlestown Library 2021 Book Sale!

07/09/2021 @ 8:30am - 07/10/2021 @ 1:00pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 9
-
10
2021

Friends of the Littlestown Library 2021 Book Sale!

07/09/2021 @ 8:30am - 07/10/2021 @ 1:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:
Join us for the Friends of the Littlestown Library Book Sale at the Bethel Assembly of God Church at 1125 Frederick Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340. Proceeds help support programs at the Littlestown Library! Dates: Friday, July 9th @ 8:30am-6:00pm S...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take and Make-it Monday

All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Take and Make-it Monday

All Day
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Come and pick-up supplies to make a craft every Monday at the Gettysburg Library. Supplies will be available at the Youth Services Desk. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lego Challenge

9:00am - 9:00am
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

Lego Challenge

9:00am - 9:00am
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:
Join us every Friday, on Facebook,  for a new Lego Building Challenge. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Last Call for Entries for Teen Photography Contest

All Day 7/5 - 7/15
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 5
-
15
2021

Last Call for Entries for Teen Photography Contest

All Day 7/5 - 7/15
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Adams County Library System welcomes you to participate in our Summer Quest 2021 Teen Photography Contest. A picture is worth a thousand words. With your photo, share "tails or tales of summer!" We will be accepting entries from June ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Swinging Monkey Take & Make

07/05/2021 @ 2:00pm - 07/31/2021 @ 8:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 5
-
31
2021

Swinging Monkey Take & Make

07/05/2021 @ 2:00pm - 07/31/2021 @ 8:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
During the month of July, take-and-make a swinging monkey. Each kit contains the supplies and instructions for this craft. Available first-come, first-served. ...
10 am
This event is in the "Children" group.

Digital All In(clusive) Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Digital All In(clusive) Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Nicole (Nicole Jones), a Speech Language Pathologist, as she shares stories, songs and activities designed to help you get the most out of All in. This storytime is for children of all abilities ages 2 and above with an accompanying adul...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Digital Pre-School Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 7 2021 Wed

Digital Pre-School Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Join Adams county Library System's, amazing, staff as they bring Storytime to you online! In these Digital Storytimes, our staff will share short stories, songs, craft and activity ideas, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. New St...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tales

10:00am - 11:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 8 2021 Thu

Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tales

10:00am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Description:
Jesse Rothacker and his reptile friends will be investigating some of history's living legends!  Do dragons exist? Can snakes fly?  Do geckos have magical powers?  These are all mysteries we will examine as we separate facts from folkl...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual storytime with KPets

10:00am - 10:15am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

Virtual storytime with KPets

10:00am - 10:15am
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Watch a storytime on Carroll Valley Library's Facebook page!  Presented by our KPets friends, Bonnie and Danny! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Digital Baby and Toddler Story time

10:30am - 11:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

Digital Baby and Toddler Story time

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Join us Fridays at 10:30 AM for stories, songs, rhymes and more! Library staff from around the county will lead in these story times that will keep everyone moving. Join us each week on our Facebook page (@aclsyouthservices).  If you miss ...
11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kahoot! Teen Trivia: Marvel Edition

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

Kahoot! Teen Trivia: Marvel Edition

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlestown Library
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Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:
Join Littlestown Library staff for a Zoom trivia competition featuring the Marvel Universe! Must be 12-18 to participate and register using a valid email address; registration confirmation will include Zoom login access. ...
1 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Theresa's Test Tube

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 7 2021 Wed

Theresa's Test Tube

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 84
Description:
Pick up a STEAM kit from your ACLS library branch then join Miss Theresa on Wednesday July 7 at 1pm when her instructional video will walk you through how to Make a Bouncing Ball. ...
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rain Barrels

2:00pm - 2:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Rain Barrels

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Description:
Join Watershed Specialist, Joe Hallinan, from the Adams County Conservation District as he shows us how to build a rain barrel. Available to watch on Carroll Valley Library's Facebook page! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magician Mike Rose

2:00pm - 2:15pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 6 2021 Tue

Magician Mike Rose

2:00pm - 2:15pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Tune into our YouTube channel @AdamsCountyLibrary for a video. Magician Mike Rose will teach us a new card trick each week for 4 weeks. There will be a limited number of decks of cards for those interested in this program. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY/Challenge of the Week

2:00pm - 5:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 6 2021 Tue

Teen DIY/Challenge of the Week

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Pop onto our social media Facebook @ebcl17316 or Instagram @eastberlinlibrary  -  every Tuesday at 2pm for a DIY or Challenge activity. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Virtual Escape Room

2:00pm - 8:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 6 2021 Tue

Virtual Escape Room

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:
Follow this link starting June 15 at 2:00 PM https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0aZ0XXJDZaLoU85V2Df6alSorF8U0wziDHtQTUWkv3cFjrQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7628 to a Harry Potter virtual escape room where you can h...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual Pet Show: Show-and-Tell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 8 2021 Thu

Virtual Pet Show: Show-and-Tell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:
Join the New Oxford Library staff for our Virtual Pet Show. Prepare to show off your pet and meet other furry friends! A valid email address is required; registration confirmation will include Zoom connection information and interview questions (e...
This event is in the "Children" group.

3-5 Grade Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

3-5 Grade Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Read the book and then discuss! Join us for our virtual Summer Book Club for those going into 3-5th grades. We will be reading When Life Gives You Mangos by Kereen Getten. To sign-up, contact Ms. Emily at emilyw@adamslibrary.org or stop ...
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm - 7:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 8 2021 Thu

Online Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Evil Grows Beneath the Earth Why should anyone travel the cracked cobblestones of the Old Road? The fortress that once cast its shadow across the road does so no longer - some whisper that the earth swallowed the fortress whole in an age long past...
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hora del Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Jul 5 2021 Mon

Hora del Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
¡Únase a Bridgid Mangan del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Adams mientras toma la hora del cuento en línea! En estos Tiempos de cuentos bilingües, la señorita Bridgid compartirá historias cortas, canciones, manualidades e ideas de activid...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Knit & Crochet

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

Virtual Knit & Crochet

6:30pm - 8:00pm
New Oxford Area Library
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Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:
Knit and/or crochet with others. Share projects, patterns, and socialize. This group regularly meets on Mondays at New Oxford Library but will be meeting virtually until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Please register using a valid e...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Small-Scale Farming 101

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 6 2021 Tue

Small-Scale Farming 101

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Description:
Learn about small-scale and backyard agriculture with Penn State Extension and 4-H Livestock Educator Carolyn McGraw. Our focus will be on livestock and best management practices. ...
7 pm
8 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 5 2021 Mon

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
In celebration of this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales," listen to library staff read from the Milo Winter 1919 edition of "Aesop for Children." Each video will premiere at 8pm, Monday through Friday, June 14th to July 12th, on the Adams C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 6 2021 Tue

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
In celebration of this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales," listen to library staff read from the Milo Winter 1919 edition of "Aesop for Children." Each video will premiere at 8pm, Monday through Friday, June 14th to July 12th, on the Adams C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 7 2021 Wed

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
In celebration of this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales," listen to library staff read from the Milo Winter 1919 edition of "Aesop for Children." Each video will premiere at 8pm, Monday through Friday, June 14th to July 12th, on the Adams C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 8 2021 Thu

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
In celebration of this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales," listen to library staff read from the Milo Winter 1919 edition of "Aesop for Children." Each video will premiere at 8pm, Monday through Friday, June 14th to July 12th, on the Adams C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 9 2021 Fri

"Aesop's Fables" Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
In celebration of this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales," listen to library staff read from the Milo Winter 1919 edition of "Aesop for Children." Each video will premiere at 8pm, Monday through Friday, June 14th to July 12th, on the Adams C...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Selections from Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 10 2021 Sat

Selections from Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Spend Saturday nights from June 19th-July 31st at 8pm with library staff as they read selections from "Fairy Tales" by the Brothers Grimm, in conjunction with this year's Summer Quest theme "Tails and Tales." Each video will premiere on the Adams Cou...

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