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!

Diamond Painting: Thanksgiving Ornaments
Tuesday, November 12
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!

Origami with Sharon Graff
Friday, November 15 
10AM
Get ready for the holidays and make Origami boxes for your holiday gifts!

The goal for Twisted Sisters is to share our love of fiber arts by hand spinning. We meet monthly, the third Friday from 10-12, and welcome anyone interested in learning about spinning and spinning wheels.

Stories, songs and movement for babies and toddlers led by Miss Barbara! Free play afterwards.

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!

SEPTEMBER 9/ NOVEMBER 11

11:00 AM 

Calling all budding artists. This is a hands-on painting program for babies and toddlers.  Please dress for a mess.

For children ages 3-7

This music program for all abilities is interactive, engaging, and FUN! Mixing story with movement and music, board certified music therapist Amy Buser will keep things rocking!

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!

Historical Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 12 
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, November 13 
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. 

K - 6th Grade

OCTOBER 18 - Bats: Our Friends of the Night by local Audubon member Linette Mansberger

NOVEMBER 15 - Marble Run/STEAMwork

Learn about science as you conduct fun experiments with food! Grab a snack and learn something new!

OCTOBER 18 Reducing Air Pressure with Marshmallows 

NOVEMBER 15 Apple Oxidation Experiment

Origami with Sharon Graff
Friday, November 15 
10AM
Get ready for the holidays and make Origami boxes for your holiday gifts!

Join us at the New Oxford Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a classic film.

Stop in or call for a list of titles!

Crafty Cards
Wednesday, November 13
2:30PM

Same group, same time meeting on a new day of the week!

SECOND & FOURTH MONDAYS

No meetings on MONDAYS OCT 14 & NOV 25.

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

With everything going on in the world, we often forget to take care of ourselves. Create your own personalized set of self-care cards for whenever you need a reminder to take care of you. For ages 12-17. Registration encouraged.

 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 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

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.

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, November 12 
5PM

Positive Vibe Letter Writing
Thursday, November 14
5PM

(This program has been rescheduled from JUL 8)

A chill is in the air and the season is upon us.

Join Rob Ross for a spooky painting with a hidden aura.

The same painting is offered on two separate nights, 9/30 and 11/18, so please only sign up for one night.

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!

Light up the dark by decorating a mason jar with tissue paper and decoupage.

Add a candle to make a delightful luminary!

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

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.

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.

Craft Night: Gnome Wreaths
Wednesday, November 13
6:00pm
Gettysburg Library

Join us for a crafty evening creating gnome wreaths with burlap and maple leaves!

Registration Required

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

A time for teens to hang out at the library and create different crafts! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

September: Pet Ghost Jars

This session is CANCELLED.

Award-winning poet and flash fictionist Alba Sarria holds an all-inclusive group for adults (beginners or pros) who want to create, discuss, edit, publish, and actively do more creative writing.

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.

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.

Bring your creative brain to the library to participate in our Lego building event.

Compete in our optional challenge for a chance to win a prize!

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, November 14 
6:30PM