Teen Program

 

Teen Services

Teen Resources

The Adams County Library System helps teens build critical digital literacy skills, which they can use for homework help, to obtain scholarships, secure jobs, effectively manage their online identity and more.  Because digital media plays an important part in a teens' life, we're working to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of digital media, especially the nonprint resources offered, such as e-books, e-readers, databases, audiobooks, and social media. 

Teens will find resources for planning for college, career choices, and more: 

 

Teen Program

 

Teen's Programs & Book Clubs

We offer a wide variety of programs throughout the county for a variety of ages. We also incorporate unique book-related activities such as crafts and games to make the story come to life!

Visit our Events page for available programs and clubs.

Teens

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop in Art

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–08/30/2025 @ 4:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Throughout the summer, the library will have a weekly drop-in art activity for children. Follow us on Facebook to see what each week’s activity will be.

This event is in the "Children" group

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 8/1–8/31
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!

AUGUST We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

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 "Children" group

LEGOpalooza

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
New Oxford Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Oxford Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

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

Ages 4-12

Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Harbaugh-Thomas Gaming Club to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle School Mixer

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Age Group: Teens
Description:

Calling all upcoming sixth graders.