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.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for children ages 0 - 3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, read books, do a craft and have playtime.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adams Economic Alliance: Who we are and what we do!

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Adams Economic Alliance: Who we are and what we do!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
10:00 AM