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

Children from 0-18 months old may join us with their parent/caregiver for a few short stories and lots of singing and moving.

Stories for all ages followed by play to engage the senses.

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!

Medicare AEP 101: Navigate Your Annual Enrollment with Confidence
Tuesday, October 8
10AM

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

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

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

Each month this group reads a different genre and the discussions focus on literary critique, gaining new perspectives, and being able to chat with other readers!

 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!

Book Discussion: The Cartographers 
Friday, October 11
10AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s One Book, The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd.
Registration Required.

Children ages 18 months - 36 months, join us for a storytime with lots of movement, music, and interactive books.

 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!

All ages

Join Miss Dana for a morning all about pumpkins. There will be pumpkin themed books followed by stations with crafts, science, and more!

SEPTEMBER 13/ OCTOBER 11/ NOVEMBER 8 

11:00 AM 

Come learn about new fruits, make a craft, and sample fruit. Each month we will celebrate a different fruit. 

September- Grapes

October- Apple 

This is a knitting and crocheting group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Please bring your current project or join us in making items to donate!

All needle crafters are welcome to join.

Don’t know how to knit, crochet, or cross-stitch? That’s okay! Bring your own materials and be ready to learn!

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

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

When schools are closed, the library is often still open!  Join Miss Dana this Monday afternoon for a special school aged storytime, followed by a fall craft to make AND eat!

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, October 8
1PM

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.

Historical Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, October 9 
1PM

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. 

Tech Time!
Friday, October 11 
1PM

Repurpose vintage maps and turn them into coasters - perfect for your home! All materials provided. Registration required.

Join us for some mindful movement. We’ll move and walk together inside the library as we relax, clear our minds, and focus on the now. Registration encouraged.

Adults and Teens

Adults: join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting. Each month we'll be making a fun, simple, seasonal craft in a no-stress environment. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Are you a gamer looking for a relaxing afternoon? Join us at the library to explore new games, hone your aim, improve your Smash skills, and much more. Held in the Teen Center. Space is limited and registration is required for each date.

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

Kindergarten- 5^th grade

SEPTEMBER 12 Back to School 

OCTOBER 10-  Pumpkins

NOVEMBER 14- Thanksgiving Cornucopia

Join us in the afternoon and make a seasonal craft.

Ages 6-12

Join us for a variety of art/tactile activities. 

September: Fall is coming

October: Pumpkin time

November: Let’s be thankful

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

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.

Writer Workshop
Tuesday, October 8 
5PM

Smokey the Bear turns 80 years old this year and he is coming to the library this evening to celebrate with us!  Stop by the library to wish Smokey a Happy Birthday and to learn about fire prevention, wildfires, and the environment.  Als

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!

Reading to a therapy dog helps to build confidence in new or reluctant readers. 

Bring your child to the library to read to Danny, our favorite pup!  He's a great listener!

If you love dragons as much as we do, you will enjoy this clay project!

Make a cool dragon eye to use as a magnet or paperweight.

Ages 11-18. Registration required.

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.

SEPTEMBER 10/ OCTOBER 8/ NOVEMBER 12

6:00 PM

Teens can go on a spooky adventure with this D&D one shot evening! Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite D&D class. Spots are limited, so sign up now! Snacks will be provided. Registration required.

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

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practice reading to a Therapy dog. This program is for children who love dogs and want to practice their reading. The dogs love hearing our stories.

Tuesday Trivia Trap
Tuesday, October 8
6:30PM

Spooky Book Bingo
Wednesday, October 9
6:00 PM
Everyone's favorite book BINGO with a spooky twist.  We will be playing book BINGO with some festive rounds for spooky BINGO fun.
Registration Required.

If you love cozy mysteries or light-hearted mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, this virtual discussion is for you! Registration required.

After visiting with Smokey Bear, teens can head out back to (safely!) enjoy some s'mores!

Registration required.

Interested in learning how to diamond paint? 

Come to one of our intro classes and make a colorful flower project.

Ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

We invite you to join our teen book club!  Bring a snack to share.

October’s selection – Shadowland by Meg Cabot

Ages 13-18. 

Join us for this virtual book club where we'll be reading and discussing books around the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Experience engaging and insightful conversation each month at this virtual program.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, October 10 
6:30PM