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 "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

Blossoms is about Israeli and Palestinian women working for peace; Kites is About Hindu Attacks on Muslims in India.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

Blossoms is about Israeli and Palestinian women working for peace; Kites is About Hindu Attacks on Muslims in India.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Staff Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Living Library: Blossoms on the Olive Tree, Kites Over the Mango Tree, and Circles on the Mountain

Blossoms is about Israeli and Palestinian women working for peace; Kites is About Hindu Attacks on Muslims in India.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Monthly Craft: Watercolor Art

All Day 5/1 - 5/23
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Try out watercolor painting and bring your artistic vision to life!

Throughout May during Teen Center Hours

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

This event is in the "Children" group.

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children
Description:

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

MAY: The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli