Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

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

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

Blood Pressure Screening w/ Wellspan
Tuesday, September 24
10AM - Noon
What is a normal blood pressure reading?  
Do you have high blood pressure?

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

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

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

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!

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, September 26 
1PM

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.

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie (FOR OCTOBER)
Friday, September 27 
1PM

Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your home!

On this first day of fall, we’re breaking out the pumpkins. Join us to learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and her pumpkin-design techniques. We’ll decorate pumpkins and construct paper pumpkins inspired by Kusama’s art. Ages 8-14.

The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is one of the 52 Area Agencies on Aging located throughout Pennsylvania.

Crafty Cards
Wednesday, September 25
2PM

Same group, same time meeting on a new day of the week!

SECOND & FOURTH MONDAYS

No meetings on MONDAYS OCT 14 & NOV 25.

Happy Hobbit Day!

Celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthdays with food, games, and crafts

Are you the library’s next table tennis champion? Battle it out by competing in a tournament to win the title and earn a prize!

Learn about Salvadori Dali, a Spanish Surrealist painter and printmaker known for exploring subconscious imagery. Then, create your own unique masterpiece based on his works. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Can you build a structure to hold up an apple using a specific number of blocks provided to you? Your goal will be to make yours taller than the one your peer is building.

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

Join us for dazzling diamond painting! Create a colorful seasonal project with the art of diamond painting. Beginners welcome. All supplies will be provided. For ages 10-17. Registration required.

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Space is limited and registration is required.

Writer Workshop
Tuesday, September 24
5PM

Everyone’s favorite role playing game is turning 50. Come celebrate with DnD activities.  We will also be watching the latest DnD movie. The movie is rated PG-13.

It’s sure to be a critical hit 

This year, our favorite fire-preventing bear turns 80! Come celebrate by meeting Smokey Bear himself. We’ll also learn all about fire safety and fire prevention from Smokey Bear and his friends. Registration encouraged.

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

Registration is required.

Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

This book discussion meets in-person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. Email or call to reserve a copy: jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org.

Author Talk: Marann H. Jones
Wednesday, September 25
6PM

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

September: Pet Ghost Jars

Mastering AI: Essential Strategies for Businesses and Individuals with Kathi Fuhrman
Thursday, September 26
6PM

Get ready for October’s Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge by coming to meet Smokey the Bear!

This year is his 80th birthday. 

Join us for this virtual murder mystery event!