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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
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
Short Horror Story Contest
All Day
10/1–10/12
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing
All Day
10/1–10/12
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
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Preschool Pals
10:00am–10:30am
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carroll Valley Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Tuesday Tales Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Invitation to Play...dough
10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
Library Branch:
Littlestown Library
Room:
Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Description:
This is your invitation to play…dough! Each month we’ll have themed stations where your little one can explore and create with play dough. For ages 2-5.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Baby Bookworms
10:00am–10:30am
Carroll Valley Library
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, read books, do a craft and have playtime.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Stories and More!
10:30am–11:15am
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Preschool Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Reader’s Forum
10:00am–11:00am
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Toddler Time
10:30am–11:30am
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover
10:00am–11:00am
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club,
Other
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Babies and Books
10:30am–11:30am
Littlestown Library
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!
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts
12:30pm–2:00pm
New Oxford Library
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!
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Knitting Group
1:00pm–3:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Historical Fiction Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
Historical Fiction Book Club Tuesdays, Sept 9/Oct 14/Nov 11 Wednesdays, Sept 10/Oct 8/Nov 12 1:00-2:00 PM Bring a snack and beverage and join us for a discussion on a selected historical fiction book.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hospice
1:00pm–2:00pm
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Room:
Library Space
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Performance
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Tech Table!
1:00pm–4:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology Class
Description:
Tech Table! Fridays, Sept 12/Oct 10/Nov 14 1:00-4:00 PM
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Craft-Tea Afternoons
3:00pm–4:00pm
Littlestown Library
Library Branch:
Littlestown Library
Room:
Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Board Game Bonanza!
4:00pm–5:00pm
New Oxford Library
Library Branch:
New Oxford Library
Room:
Library Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Gaming Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Description:
Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Registration required.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Fun with Chess!
6:00pm–7:45pm
Littlestown Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Barks and Books
6:30pm–7:30pm
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carroll Valley Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers. Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite KPets pup!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Copy of Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts
6:30pm–8:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch:
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy
6:00pm–7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Description:
From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy Tuesday, Oct 7 6:00-7:00 PM
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Stories and More!
6:30pm–7:15pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Story Time Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Description:
Join Miss Barbara for books, songs, and a craft. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Medicare AEP
6:00pm–7:00pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Other
Description:
Medicare AEP Wednesday, Oct 8 6:00-7:00 PM
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Cozy Reads
6:30pm–7:30pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch:
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Karoke Time
6:00pm–7:00pm
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch:
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Science Fiction Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch:
Gettysburg Library
Room:
Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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 "Adults" group
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
True Crime Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch:
Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Description:
If you love true crime, this is the book club for you! To join each month’s discussion, just register online.
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