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 "Children" group

Storywalk at East Berlin Community Park

08/07/2025 @ 10:00am–09/11/2025 @ 10:00am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

There will be a new Storywalk® at the park each month. Enjoy each interactive story experience!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Subscription Boxes

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

Receive a monthly subscription box, complete with a library book selected for you by staff as well as surprise gifts inside! Boxes are to be picked up at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the first week of each month.

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

Film Fridays: Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Description:

Film Fridays: 
Keeping it Reel from Book to Movie
Fridays, Sept 5/Oct 3/Nov 7
1:00-4:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGOpalooza!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Ages: 4–12

Lots and lots of LEGO bricks. Free play with optional fun challenges! 

Registration required.