Mission, Vision, and Values

It is the vision of the Adams County Library System to see every life fulfilled. To work toward fulfillment of that vision, we have adopted the following:

  • Mission: Open Gateways for Exploration
  • Purpose: Connecting people to opportunities to enrich their lives
  • Core Values: Excellence, Trustworthiness, Stewardship

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer Craft: Poster Coloring

All Day 6/2–7/3
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unwind by coloring in a coloring book, or draw your own masterpiece on paper. Get creative as you de-stress!

June-August During Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 3:00-5:00PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Art

06/02/2025 @ 10:00am–07/03/2025 @ 4:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Throughout the summer, the library will have a weekly drop-in art activity for children. Follow us on Facebook to see what each week’s activity will be.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

06/05/2025 @ 10:00am–07/03/2025 @ 10:00am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

There will be a new Storywalk® at the park each month. Enjoy each interactive story experience!

June - Rudy and Claude Splash Into Art

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

Color Our World Movie Series

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

JUNE 2- The Big Red Dog in the Big City rated PG

JUNE 9- Odie and the Orange Cat- rated PG

JUNE 16 Follow the Yellow Brick Road - rated G

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fun with Chess!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Everyone
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Virtual Event
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.