Week Calendar | Adams County Library

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All Day	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 Three Sentence Horror Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/25 Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Other Description: Can you write the spookiest story in just three sentences? Create an original three sentence scary story and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org. Participants may submit up to three stories.
	This event is in the "Children" group Courtyard StoryWalk® All Day 10/1–10/31 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Age Group: Children Description: Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard! OCTOBER: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
	This event is in the "Adults" group Exploring the Neighborhood - East Berlin History Hunt All Day 10/1–10/31 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Description: How well do you know the history of East Berlin? Put your knowledge to the test by completing an East Berlin History Hunt!
	This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Craft: Haunted House Crafting All Day 10/1–10/31 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Enjoy the spooky season by creating your own haunted house out of scrapbook paper, stickers, art, and whatever else your imagination brings you! Your haunted house will make a perfect Halloween decoration!
	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 Pumpkin Decorating Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Enter the Trone Memorial Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest! This competition is for all ages.
9 am				This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Stories and Sensory Play 10:30am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. For preschool children ages 3-5.	This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bookworms 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Stories and More! 10:30am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Story Time Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Children" group Stories and Something to Make 10:30am–11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Description: Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group Movers and Shakers - Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books. This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is in the "Children" group Babies and Books 10:30am–11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: 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!
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group Explore Music and Rhythm 11:00am–12:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Description: Up to age 6 Miss Cindie leads a hands-on interactive music and rhythm experience for babies and children up through age 6 and their grown-ups. Plenty of movement and music for all! Registration required.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: New Oxford Library Room: Library Space Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Sessions 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Third Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: In partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, the Adams County Library is pleased to present nine Donor Information Sessions in October.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Donor Information Session 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: New Oxford Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: LOCATION: Community Media space above the library
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Movie Matinee 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Description: Get in the mood for fall with a seasonal blockbuster! Popcorn and beverages provided. Register online or by calling the library to secure a spot! This month's selection:	This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals 1:00pm–2:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Third Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Mystery Book Club Thursday, October 24 1PM	This event is in the "Adults" group Netflix Documentary: They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Third Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Description: Netflix Documentary: They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead Friday, October 25 1PM
2 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Pumpkin Painting 2:30pm–5:00pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: All ages welcome!!! Tap into your creative side this fall with free pumpkin painting! Drop in and work on a pumpkin anytime from 2:30-5:00 PM. Available while supplies last.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group A Peek Into the Past - An Historical Look at Littlestown (An ACROB event) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: What’s the same? What’s changed? What’s changed a lot?! Take a look at Littlestown from the past and the present through historic and current maps of the town. This program is presented by Ken Thomas from the Littlestown Historical Society. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group All About Cotton 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration Required Description: Adults and Teens	This event is in the "Teens" group Scary Stories and S'mores 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: Ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Gather around our electric marshmallow roaster to toast delicious s’mores as you’re told scary stories. Feel free to share your own favorite spine-chilling tales to add to the fun!	This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Map Ornaments 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: New Oxford Library Room: Library Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Is there a place special to you that you want to remember for years to come? Stop into the library to learn how to make your own map ornament out of a mason jar ring.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Treasure Maps (ACROB Event) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Description: Learn how to age paper and create your own ancient treasure map. For ages 10-17. Registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Book Club 7th and 8th grade 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Description: Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.	This event is in the "Children" group Masterpiece Makers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Description: Learn about Andy Goldworthy, a contemporary British artist who creates using natural materials, such as leaves and pine cones. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works. For ages 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Book Club Teens 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Description: Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack. This event is in the "Children" group Halloween Math Fun 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: New Oxford Library Room: Library Space Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: Math doesn’t have to be so scary! It’s the spookiest time of the year and the New Oxford Library is helping you practice your math while having fun! Join us as we try different activities involving numbers. Can we count on you to be here? This event is in the "Children" group Afterschool Snacks and Stories 4:45pm–5:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Children’s Wing Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Gaming Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Description: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Description: Calling all adventurers! Join us for a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons Halloween adventure and help save the day. Please register online space is limited.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Barks & Books 6:00pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Description: Dogs can help struggling readers build confidence by being patient and non-judgemental while kids are reading aloud. Stop by and read to our lovable and patient therapy dog, Danny! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smokey the Bear 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Gettysburg Library Room: Third Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Description: Come meet Smokey the Bear. This year is Smokey’s 80th birthday. What better way to celebrate than to learn how to prevent wildfires. Smokey and his handler will be here to teach fire safety and wildfire prevention. This event is in the "Everyone" group Fun with Chess! 6:00pm–7:45pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Littlestown Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Description: 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 event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Everyone Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Stories and More! 6:30pm–7:15pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library Room: Story Time Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description: Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! This event is in the "Adults" group Community Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Description: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Ghost Painting Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Teens ages 12-18 are invited to get into the spooky spirit and come in to paint ghosts on old artwork! Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group ACROB Virtual Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Other Registration Required Description: Sign up for a lively and insightful virtual discussion of this year's Adams County Reads One Book selection "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd, hosted by the Littlestown Library. Registration with an email is required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, Movie Description: Teens can come in to gush over their favorite anime and watch the first episode of a new on on these evenings! This event is in the "Everyone" group The Cartographers. Who they are and what they do 6:30pm–7:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Description: Come and take part in a discussion of the fascinating field of Cartography and see how it has evolved over time.
7 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Spooky StoryWalk® 7:00pm–8:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Bring your flashlight and join us for a spooky walk around the Carroll Valley Park. October’s StoryWalk®, Creepy Crayon!, will be read to you by a special mystery guest!				This event is in the "Adults" group Horror on the Haunted House Tour - A Virtual Murder Mystery Event 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Performance Registration Required Description: Join us for this virtual murder mystery event!