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
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
Monday, Dec 1–Saturday, Dec 20
Reduce your holiday stress and the need to wrap gifts in secret. Wrap your gifts for free at the library! Bring your own supplies or use our wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, and table space.
Stop by the library and try constructing a winter poem via the blackout poetry method while adhering to a monthly theme/prompt.
Create a whimsical reindeer using craft supplies and a candy cane! Take your reindeer home to hang on the tree or eat the candy cane for a sweet treat.
Throughout December during Teen Center hours
Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM
On the first and third Thursdays of each month, bring your machine and current project. This group gets together to work on charity quilts as well as personal projects. Beginners welcome.