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Gettysburg Library

1:00pm-5:00pm
(717) 334-5716

Gettysburg Library
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 9:00am-8:30pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Trone Memorial Library

Closed
(717) 259-9000

Trone Memorial Library
105 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1014
East Berlin, PA 17316
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Carroll Valley Library

Closed
(717) 642-6009

Carroll Valley Library
5685 Fairfield Road
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Wed: 11:00am-5:00pm
Thu: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

Closed
(717) 677-6257

Harbaugh-Thomas Library
59 W. York Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Littlestown Library

Closed
(717) 359-0446

Littlestown Library
232 North Queen Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Wed: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Thu-Fri: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

New Oxford Library

Closed
(717) 624-2182

New Oxford Area Library
122 North Peters Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Wed: 11:00am-5:00pm
Thu: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

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We will mail library materials to any resident of Adams County who is temporarily or permanently handicapped, elderly or ill and is unable to visit a library.

You may borrow regular or large print books, audiobooks on cd, or dvds. We will mail them to your residence, and include a new request form so that you may list titles or authors to be sent in the next shipment.

There is no cost for you to use Library by Mail.

Postage for delivery and pick up is prepaid, and the mailing label can be turned over and used as a postage-paid return label.

Sign Up

To register for Library by Mail, fill out the registration form and return it to the Adams County Library System.

To qualify, you must have a current Adams County Library card. If you need a library card, you can apply for a card online as well.  

How It Works   

The library will send you three to four items at a time.  When you return those items, new items will be sent. The loan period is three weeks. Overdue fines are not charged on Library by Mail items. 

By Mail items

You have several ways to select your materials.

  • Ask that the library staff choose your items for you using the interest categories you chose when registering.
  • Fill out the Library by Mail request form included in each shipment of items. List either titles or authors of items you would like.
  • Place holds on items via the online catalog.

Upcoming Events

Oct 13 2025 Mon

Staff Development

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Oct 13 2025 Mon
Closing

Staff Development

All Day
Branches:
Gettysburg Library, Trone Memorial Library, Carroll Valley Library, Harbaugh-Thomas Library, Littlestown Library, New Oxford Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 14
-
22
2025

Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/14–10/22
Teens
Trone Memorial Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 14
-
22
2025

Teen Writing Contest

All Day 10/14–10/22
Trone Memorial Library
Library Branch: Trone Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own creepy story! Check out our Facebook page, events page, or stop by the library for more information. Submissions are due on October 22, and winners will be announced on October 31!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 14
-
24
2025

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

All Day 10/14–10/24
Teens
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 14
-
24
2025

Teen Monthly Craft: Scary Story Writing

All Day 10/14–10/24
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Writing supplies and paper will be provided so teens can get started on their own entry for the Short horror story contest!

October 1-October 24

During teen center hours:

Tuesday-Friday 2:45-6:00PM

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 14
-
25
2025

Short Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/14–10/25
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 14
-
25
2025

Short Horror Story Contest

All Day 10/14–10/25
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Create an original scary story in 500 words or less and send it to harbaughthomas@adamslibrary.org

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 14
-
31
2025

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/14–10/31
Everyone
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 14
-
31
2025

Courtyard StoryWalk®

All Day 10/14–10/31
Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Library Branch: Harbaugh-Thomas Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

All Ages

Enjoy an interactive story experience with a StoryWalk® outside in our courtyard!

October: We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 14 2025 Tue

Preschool Pals

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Carroll Valley Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 14 2025 Tue

Preschool Pals

10:00am–10:30am
Carroll Valley Library
Library Branch: Carroll Valley Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Story time for preschool children ages 3 - 5. 

Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and a craft. 

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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
140 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-5716

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Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm

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