Storytime

storytimes

Story time programs at Adams County libraries support Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood, as well as the incorporation of five simple practices that support early literacy: singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing. These five practices were first introduced by Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), an initiative of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children, and are foundational in the preparation and performance of story times in the county, thus creating a consistency of quality across all our libraries. 

 

Storytime Schedule:

 

Gettysburg

Baby Storytime: Wednesdays - 9:30am

Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays - 10:30am

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays & Fridays - 10:30am

PJ Storytime (All ages) - 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30pm

STEM Storytime - 3rd Monday of the Month at 10:30am 

 

Carroll Valley

Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays - 10am

Baby & Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays - 10am

 

Harbaugh~Thomas

Stories & More: Wednesdays - 10:30am

Stories & More: Tuesdays - 6:30pm

 

Littlestown

Babies & Books: Fridays - 10:30

Toddler Time: Thursdays - 10:30

Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays - 10:30

 

New Oxford

Tuesday Tales for Babies: Tuesdays - 10am

Tuesday Tales for Preschool: Tuesdays - 10:30am

 

Trone Memorial - East Berlin

Bouncing Babies: Fridays - 9:30am

Learn & Play: Fridays - 11am

Preschool Pals: Wednesdays - 10:30

Stories & Sensory Play: Mondays at 10:30am

Music & Movement: Wednesdays at 11:15am

Bedtime Storytime: 1st Thursday of the Month at 6:30pm

 

All In(clusive) Storytime

All In(clusive) Storytime is an initiative of the Adams County Library System to provide meaningful early literacy experiences for children who may have sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders, and families who would benefit from a storytime that is designed to meet the needs of this special population.

In order to serve the children's needs for sensory integration during the All In(clusive) Storytime, Adams County Library provides the necessary variety of toys/tools/objects that fulfill their sensory needs.  Please check our Events page for when and where this valuable program is offered.

Babies and Books

Every day of the week, you can find a Babies and Books program at an Adams County Library. These sessions are geared for parent and child from birth to 2 years of age. Introduce your baby to literature and the Library as we share favorite books, songs, nursery rhymes and more. In addition, a time strictly for for play is built into every Babies and Books session. This is a great time for social interaction for both baby and parents. Grandparents, caregivers and siblings are welcome, too. Visit our Events page to find the one that best suits your schedule.

 

Preschool Storytime

These sessions are geared for children ages 4, 5 and 6. Parents may join us or browse in the Library. Join us as we share books, music, action games, crafts, and more! Preschool Storytime is offered at different times on different days, dependent on location. Please visit our Events page to select the one that best suits your needs.

Toddler Time

These sessions are geared for 2 and 3 year old children and an adult. Join us as we share books, rhymes, music, movement activities, finger plays, crafts and more! In addition, a time devoted strictly for play is built into every Toddler Time session. Toddler Time is offered on a variety of days and at differing times.  Visit our Events page to find the one that best suits your schedule.