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 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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Graphic Novel Contest

05/01/2025 @ 7:00am - 05/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create your own graphic novel! The contest runs from May 1st until May 31st. Pick up an entry form and pages from your local ACLS branch, and your entry must be submitted to a branch by May 31st!

ENTRY AGE RANGES:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tuesday Tales Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Blood Pressure Screening w/ Wellspan

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Blood Pressure Screening w/ Wellspan
TUESDAY, MAY 20
10AM - 12:00 PM
What is a normal blood pressure reading?  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Littlestown Adult Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! Check with the library for copies of the current selection.

MAR 18:  The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson