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

Story times around the community for all ages! Meet Miss Dana each Monday at a different location around East Berlin and the surrounding area. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Check our Facebook page for each week's location!

We’re trying something new!

Join Miss Natasha for books, songs, fingerplays and activities with other babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Each week will have a new theme that encourages early literacy!

Join Miss Crystal for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft.

For preschool children ages 3-5.

Story time for children ages 0-3. 

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

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

Stories for all ages followed by a hands-on activity! (arts and crafts, sensory play, crafts you can eat, etc.)

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

Do you want to enjoy a lazy morning? Come on in to the Teen Center to catch a movie and have some breakfast. Wear your comfy clothes and enjoy the relaxation! Breakfast will be provided.

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

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

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

Join Miss Jess for Baby Story Time, filled with engaging activities to encourage early literacy! We'll have fun sharing stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and more!

Join us on weekly virtual field trips at the New Oxford Library as we visit the Seven Wonders of the World!

No registration required.

JUN 26: The Great Wall of China

Join us for an exciting dinosaur adventure with field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka. This presentation will feature Mr. Nixon, an eight foot Triceratops skull discovered by the team in 1996!

No pup is too small to have fun at the library.  Celebrate your favorite pups at a morning of Paw Patrol fun. 

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay!

Drop-ins welcome. No registration required.

Calling all adventurers! Join puppets and people on an exciting quest in this interactive show created by the audience. Work together to tell a unique story that changes with each choice you make. Magical monsters! Fuzzy friends! And a dragon?

Join us for a drop-in knitting time for knitters of all levels. Don’t know how to knit? Stop by and learn! Conversation and creativity abound.

Children ages 5-12 are invited to a story time that focuses on stories of engineering followed by spontaneous building projects using a variety of building materials (Legos, blocks, magnets, etc.)

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, June 27
1PM

For Adults and Teens. Come and learn to crochet cute little creatures - for these 2 classes we will be working on making a small crochet jellyfish.

Children ages 5 - 12 are invited for stories followed by a STEAM adventure! 

This week: Octopi - Both science and art activities around these amazing sea creatures

Registration required.

This "My First Campfire" Sensory Activity is very fun and oh so cute! Baby and toddler friends will get to experience the joy of painting without the mess. This is a great opportunity for sensory play for little ones! 

Coloring Classics
Friday, June 28
1PM

Craft Afternoon: Clothespin Wreaths
Tuesday, June 25
2PM

Learn how to make an adorable gnome with an antique teacup, a few additional supplies, and a lot of love! These little creatures are perfect for your desk, bookcase or any place you just need a little something special. All materials provided.

This special presentation by scientists, Mike and Roberta Straka, will feature Mr. Nixon, an eight-foot Triceratops skull discovered by the team in 1996!

1st- 3rd grade 

Read the book and then watch the movie.  Discuss both and decide which was better.  For those entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade. Registration required.  Please register at the Children’s desk.

Whether you are an avid fan of have a budding interest, join us on these afternoons to talk about your favorite anime and manga, or pick up a new favorite!

Summer is the perfect time to learn about basic outdoor safety. Join us as we learn safety and survival skills and craft our own outdoor safety necklaces.

Ages 6-13.  Read a classic ocean fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and then watch the movie at the library. Compare and contrast the two. Snacks provided! The first 12 to register will receive a free copy of the book to keep.

Join us all summer long for adventure films for the whole family! Stop by the library for a complete list of films. Light snacks will be provided.

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.

Explore your artistic side while embracing relaxation and practicing mindfulness. As you immerse yourself into the art process of creating your mandala, your experience will empower you to let your creativity flow.

Join us one afternoon a month at the New Oxford Library with your latest read!  Our BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club allows you to bring the book you're reading, a favorite book, or one that you just finished, and share it with other teen

Writer Workshop
Tuesday, Aug 27
5PM

Come out to the community park for a friendly game of soccer on these evenings! Bring a pair of cleats and shin guards if you have them! Water and snacks will be provided.

Come practice your creative writing skills.  There will be prompts, with time for independent writing and discussion.

This is a special program for those entering Kindergarten at New Oxford Elementary in the Fall of 2024. Join us for stories about going to school and activities that focus on school-readiness.

Are you a beginner at chess and want to learn? Are you an experienced chess player and want to test your skills? Drop in on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:45pm to watch and play with a local chess aficionado. All ages and all skill levels welcome!

90's Nostalgia Night
Monday, June 17
6PM
Gettysburg Library

Calling all Millennials!

This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

All needle crafters are welcome to join. Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? Come learn.

Registration is required.

Join us for an evening with reptiles!

Reptile Invasion is a 501c3 Reptile Rescue bringing you up close and personal with over 20 different types of scaly friends. 

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

This book discussion meets in-person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. Email or call  to reserve a copy: jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery

Come out to the library for a special storytime for children entering kindergarten at Bermudian Springs Elementary School in the fall of 2024.  Children will have a chance to meet a kindergarten teacher from the school and participate in scho

Behind the Veil: Tour of Gettysburg Library
6:30PM

Join us for dazzling diamond painting! Create a colorful seasonal project with the art of diamond painting. Beginners welcome. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Civil War Artwork of Antietam, Washington, DC, and the Mid-Atlantic
Wednesday, June 26
6PM

Book Bingo
Thursday, June 27
6PM
Feeling a little competitive lately? ACLS has you covered. Join us for an evening of bingo and compete for the best prizes: books
Registration Required.