by Jess Shelleman

I’ve worked in libraries for about 16 years, and like many who work in this field, I was first attracted to the profession because of my voracious love of reading, even though you don’t get to read too much on the job. I love my job, and I love that I get to work with books, but it can also have a downside: the realization that there are too many good books and not enoug...

Every April, National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in our communities, providing access to knowledge, resources, and a welcoming space for all. We invite you to celebrate with us by giving the gift of literacy and donating to support early childhood literacy in Adams County. 

Last year, nearly 500,000 books circulated from libraries across Adams County, ...

2 Sisters Murder Investigations by James Patterson
25 Alive by James Patterson
The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Cold Eternity by SA Barnes
Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose
Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin by Sarah Graves
The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh
Fortunate Harbor by Davis Bunn
Fun for the Whole Famil...

Adventures in the Louvre by Elaine Sciolino
America, América: a New History of the New World by Greg Grandin
The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles by Aimee Boorman
Barbacoa: the Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue by Brandon Hurtado
Bibliotherapy: the Healing Power of Reading by Bijal Shah
A Billion Butterflies: a Life in Climate and Chaos Theory by Jagadish Shukla
The Birth of th...

Every April, National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in our communities, providing access to knowledge, resources, and a welcoming space for all. Last year, nearly 500,000 books circulated from the Adams County Library System (ACLS), our internet services were accessed over 100,000 times, our programs were attended by nearly 37,000 people, and we welcomed over 195,000 vis...