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

Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

07/03/2025 @ 10:00am–08/07/2025 @ 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–08/30/2025 @ 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 "Everyone" group

StoryWalk® in the Park

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

Read the pages of a story that are displayed on storyboards as you walk through the beautiful Carroll Valley Park!

August 1-31   Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by James Dean

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Subscription Boxes

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

Sign up to receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

This event is in the "Children" group

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1–8/31
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!

AUGUST We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

This event is in the "Children" group

Bounces and Rhymes - Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
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. Please note there will be no bounces and rhymes storytime on June 13, June 27, or July 4.