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(717) 334-5716
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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Mon, Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm
Tue, Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Carroll Valley Library

(717) 642-6009
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
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Mon, Thu: 2:00pm-8:00pm
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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Mon: 12:00pm-6:00pm
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Wed, Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Littlestown Library

(717) 359-0446
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
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Mon, Wed: 2:00pm-8:00pm
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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Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

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

Picture Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/14 - 8/6
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun-Aug 2021

Picture Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/14 - 8/6
Off Site
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 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
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 "Teens" group.

Summer Story Cards

07/26/2021 @ 12:00pm - 08/07/2021 @ 5:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul-Aug 2021

Summer Story Cards

07/26/2021 @ 12:00pm - 08/07/2021 @ 5:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
Write a six-word story on a postcard and decorate the card as you wish! Mail it back to us when you've finished and we will put all appropriate submissions on a display board for all library patrons to see! Pickup craft kits at the Harbaugh...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Oh Whale Take and Make

All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

Oh Whale Take and Make

All Day
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
During the month of August, take-and-make a summer fun whale. Each kit contains supplies and instructions for this craft. Available first-come, first served.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

August Storywalk in the Carroll Valley Park

08/03/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/31/2021 @ 12:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 3
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31
2021

August Storywalk in the Carroll Valley Park

08/03/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/31/2021 @ 12:00am
Carroll Valley Library
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! August's book is Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Take 'n Makes for Kids (August 2-7)

All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

Take 'n Makes for Kids (August 2-7)

All Day
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children
Description:
"CD Spinner" (August 2nd - August 7th) 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 contact...
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.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

Take and Make-it Monday

All Day
Gettysburg Library
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 "Children" group.

STEM Take and Make: Craft Stick Bracelets

12:00pm - 12:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

STEM Take and Make: Craft Stick Bracelets

12:00pm - 12:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Stop by the Harbaugh-Thomas Library and pick up the materials and instructions to create a one of a kind bracelet. Available while supplies last. ...
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.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

Digital All In(clusive) Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Gettysburg Library
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.
Aug 4 2021 Wed

Digital Pre-School Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Gettysburg Library
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.

Virtual Talewise: Unicorns

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 5 2021 Thu

Virtual Talewise: Unicorns

10:00am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Description:
 Join us on a wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and discover all sorts of incredible animals, including a horse who knows in its heart that it’s truly a unicorn! The animals join forces to stand up to the tyrannical Zoo Owner ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Virtual storytime with KPets

10:00am - 10:15am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 6 2021 Fri

Virtual storytime with KPets

10:00am - 10:15am
Carroll Valley Library
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 "Everyone" group.

New StoryWalk

10:00am - 4:00pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug 6 2021 Fri

New StoryWalk

10:00am - 4:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Beginning on the first Friday each month a new story will be posted outside for families to come to the library and stroll around outside to read a story together.  Don't forget to sign in with the QR code or at the box on the front porch and ta...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Digital Baby and Toddler Story time

10:30am - 11:00am
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 6 2021 Fri

Digital Baby and Toddler Story time

10:30am - 11:00am
Gettysburg Library
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
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.
Aug 4 2021 Wed

Theresa's Test Tube

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Description:
Pick up a STEAM kit from your ACLS library branch then join Miss Theresa on Wednesday August 4 at 1pm when her instructional video will walk you through a Wigglebot activity. ...
2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meet local author, Jared Reck (ZOOM)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 3 2021 Tue

Meet local author, Jared Reck (ZOOM)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:
Join us through Zoom to talk to local author, Jared Reck who is also a teacher at Spring Grove School District.  On this afternoon Jared will discuss his latest novel Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love.  Be sure to pre-register by ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY/Challenge of the Week

2:00pm - 5:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 3 2021 Tue

Teen DIY/Challenge of the Week

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Trone Memorial Library
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.
Aug 3 2021 Tue

Virtual Escape Room

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 6 2021 Fri

Teen Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Read the book and then discuss! Join us for our virtual Summer Book Club for those 13 and up. We will be reading Dear Justyce by Nic Stone. To sign-up, contact Ms. Theresa at theresab@adamslibrary.org or stop by the Gettysburg Youth Serv...
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hora del Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

Hora del Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sunset Story Time

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug 3 2021 Tue

Sunset Story Time

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Friday, June 25, 2021 @ 6:30pm Wednesday, July 21, 2021 @ 6:30pm Tuesday, August 3, 2021 @ 6:30pm Join Miss Jess for this special evening story time at 6:30pm! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, an...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pancake Cook-Along

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 5 2021 Thu

Pancake Cook-Along

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Pancake Cook-Along Make breakfast for dinner with us!  Stop in and pick up your pancake making kit at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library starting August 2.  Then join in on Zoom for a fun cook- along with us event.  Plus every kit will hav...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bedtime Story Time

6:30pm - 7:15pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 5 2021 Thu

Bedtime Story Time

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Hop in your jammies and join Miss Sherry as she reads some her favorite bedtime stories. Join Miss Sherry on Facebook Live @ebcl17316 at 6:30 PM the first Thursday each month. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Raccoon Craft & Storytime (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 5 2021 Thu

Raccoon Craft & Storytime (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Join Miss Jess for a special raccoon storytime accompanied by a craft! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Trivia Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 6 2021 Fri

First Friday Trivia Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
This month's theme is TBD. Registration is required, and a valid email address must be provided in order to receive the Zoom link. We will be using Kahoot! which can be accessed using the app or at kahoot.it on the web. This program is for ages 17...
7 pm
8 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 2 2021 Mon

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 3 2021 Tue

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 4 2021 Wed

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

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

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

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

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

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

The Secret Adversary Virtual Read Aloud

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Enjoy a chapter a day reading by library staff from Agatha Christie's "The Secret Adversary," featuring the crime solving duo Tommy and Tuppence. Each chapter's video will premiere at 8pm, from August 2nd-August 30th, on the Adams County Library S...

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