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 "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and crafts.

Please note there is no storytime on November 27th

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

Holiday Movie Marathon

12:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

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

Holiday Movie Marathon

10:00am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Drop in any time during the post-Thanksgiving weekend to relax and enjoy a family-friendly holiday film while you warm up with some hot chocolate. Stop by the library for a full schedule of movies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

StoryWalk® in the Park

All Day
Everyone
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time! 

Read a story on display posts as you are walking in the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

Dec & Jan: Out Cold by Ryan T. Higgins

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book and Snack Boxes

All Day 12/1–12/8
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Receive a monthly Book and Snack Box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as one snack to eat! Boxes will be ready to pick up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first day of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Gingerbread House Contest

All Day 12/1–12/20
Everyone
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All ages are invited to get into the holiday spirit by entering our gingerbread house contests!  Entries will be accepted Dec. 1-20 and voting will take place Dec. 22-31.