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 "Everyone" group

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 9/2–9/30
Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All Ages

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

September: Little Owl’s Day by Divya Srinivasan

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Monthly Craft: LEGO Town Building

All Day 9/4–9/30
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Add your own edition to LEGO buildings in order to build a unique LEGO town in the Teen Center! At the end of the month, the creation will be complete.

Throughout September during Teen Center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit and Sew

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Adult Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Harbaugh-Thomas Library Shelf Indulgence Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

We hope to engage our readers by offering books with a variety of story lines, genres, pacing, characters, and moods. Mostly we read fiction, but may include a nonfiction title over the course of the year.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Adults and Teens

Join us for some sparkly fun. Bring your own project, or once a month select a small kit from our collection!

Registration recommended.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Craftopia: An Adult Crafting Club
Thursdays, Sept 18/Oct 16/Nov 20
2:00-4:00 PM