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Teen Ghost Painting Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to get into the spooky spirit and come in to paint ghosts on old artwork! Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the library every week for some stories and songs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

Babies, toddlers, and their parent or caregiver will sing songs, do fingerplays, read books, and have playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and More!

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Story Time Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Karin for books, songs, and activities. Geared towards children ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Preschool Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Something to Make

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Description:

Stories for all ages followed by a simple arts and crafts project.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Description:

In partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, the Adams County Library is pleased to present nine Donor Information Sessions in October.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 3-5 are invited to a storytime that will prepare them for kindergarten by practicing pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, calendar, and fine motor skills) through books and activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

What’s the same? What’s changed? What’s changed a lot?! Take a look at Littlestown from the past and the present through historic and current maps of the town. This program is presented by Ken Thomas from the Littlestown Historical Society.

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

All About Cotton

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Harbaugh-Thomas Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Adults and Teens

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Clun 7th and 8th grade

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons Halloween adventure and help save the day.  Please register online space is limited. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ACROB Virtual Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Sign up for a lively and insightful virtual discussion of this year's Adams County Reads One Book selection "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd, hosted by the Littlestown Library. Registration with an email is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

 Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Littlestown Library
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Jess for Toddler Story Time! We'll have fun and encourage early literacy through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Description:

LOCATION: Community Media space above the library

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Gettysburg Library
Registration
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Third Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, October 24 
1PM

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Scary Stories and S'mores

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Gather around our electric marshmallow roaster to toast delicious s’mores as you’re told scary stories. Feel free to share your own favorite spine-chilling tales to add to the fun!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Masterpiece Makers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Littlestown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Littlestown Library
Room: Littlestown Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Learn about Andy Goldworthy, a contemporary British artist who creates using natural materials, such as leaves and pine cones. You’ll then have a chance to create your own unique masterpiece based on his works. For ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Club Teens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Gettysburg Library
Library Branch: Gettysburg Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Join us once a month to discuss a good book and share a snack.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Halloween Math Fun

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
New Oxford Area Library
Registration
Library Branch: New Oxford Area Library
Room: Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Math doesn’t have to be so scary! It’s the spookiest time of the year and the New Oxford Library is helping you practice your math while having fun! Join us as we try different activities involving numbers. Can we count on you to be here?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Snacks and Stories

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Children
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Children’s Wing Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Children ages 5-12 (grades K-5) are invited to the library for an afterschool snack along with some stories.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Room: Mary Cash Room - Lower Level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Description:

Teens can come in to gush over their favorite anime and watch the first episode of a new on on these evenings!