by Jeff Cann Internet, cable television, Spotify, Netflix, Disney, Hulu, Apple TV, Peacock, Prime. So many things to spend your money on these days. As a young adult in 1984 and just starting my independent life, none of these services existed. Subscriptions have become an accepted part of our monthly expenses, but they sure do
An informal gathering of the Gettysburg College swim team that included a racial slur being cut into the body of a student identified as a Person of Color has put the college in the national news. Over the past week, the story, orginally reported by the college newspaper The Gettysburgian on Wednesday Sep. 18, has been
by Brandt Ensor As you know by now, through the many posts, articles, and announcements on the library website and this email blast, our reading family here in Adams County is currently reading The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd, the title selected as our Adams County Reads One Book 2024. While fall doesn’t officially start until
A second donor announced they would withdraw funding as the result of the Upper Adams School Board’s partnership with a controversial law firm. In the past, an anonymous donor usually gave $2,000 annually through The Canner Funds to support field trips, according to school board member Susan Crouse. This news came roughly one month after
Upper Adams School District welcomed 15 new teachers at the start of the school year.Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Joseph Albin introduced the teachers to the public and the school board Tuesday. The newcomers include six teachers at the high school, two at the middle school, two at the intermediate school and five at
The Conewago Valley school board focused on the ongoing elementary school renovation projects during its regular board meeting on Monday evening. The board held an executive session and a study session, then held a regular board meeting immediately afterwards. Dr. Sharon Perry, the district superintendent, said the board will have a chance to tour all
by Sara Edmiston Days are getting shorter, and it will soon be October, otherwise known as Adams County Reads One Book month here at the library system. If you have not yet had an opportunity to read “The Cartographers” by Peng Shepherd, I highly encourage you to stop by your local Adams County Library location
The Bermudian Springs school board discussed the possibility of contracting with a mapping company in order to provide increased security across the district campus. The board held a caucus meeting on Sept. 9 followed by a regular voting meeting on Sept. 10. A representative of Critical Response Group (CRG) attended the Monday meeting to explain
Waldo’s & Company, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship program, made possible by the generous support of the Sharon Trew Cline Magraw Foundation, the Adams County Community Foundation’s Helen Shields Hafer Memorial Fund, and Waldo’s dedicated donors. Additionally, Waldo’s is excited to collaborate with WellSpan’s Healthy Adams
A new state law requiring school districts to have at least one full-time security personnel has left Upper Adams wondering how it will fund the position long-term. Senate Bill 700, signed into law in July, changed the Pennsylvania Public School Code to include this requirement, according to an Aug. 8 letter sent to superintendents by
by Sherrie DeMartino Did you ever wonder how the library purchases the books that are in our collection? What do you do if there’s a book that you would like to read and you don’t see it in our catalog? All of the library’s books (children’s, young adult, adult regular print, and adult large print)
A donor planned to leave a seven-figure donation to the Upper Adams School District in their will, until the school board chose to partner with a controversial law firm. At Tuesday’s board meeting, Superintendent Wesley Doll said the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently contacted him after the board voted 6-3 to engage with
by Barbara Buckley Despite the warm weather, fall is in the air. Families are school shopping and getting ready for their new routines. Even though I’m an adult with grown children, I feel like when school starts, fall has begun. And when fall begins, an atmosphere of newness permeates the air. To me, it is
Gettysburg College received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant to establish a community learning center on campus that provides high quality, bilingual learning opportunities after school and in the summer for underserved students and their families in Adams County, Pennsylvania. This $1.2 million competitive grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Editors’ note: The following statement was made this week by Upper Adams School Board Superintendent Wesley Doll: “The recent decision by the school board to partner with the Independence Law Center (ILC) had an impact that I had not anticipated. After the decision by the school board to engage ILC I was contacted by a
Fairfield Area School District leaders are transforming the way students learn in a digital world. During their August meeting, Aaron Taylor, assistant to the superintendent, told the board that the administration is implementing several changes this school year to help students learn. With snow days being a thing of the past, the district is making
by Sara Edmiston When you visit one of our locations, you will see the shelves of new materials that have been added to the library system’s collections. New fiction is generally shelved on our “New” shelves for six months before being moved to the general collection. This ensures that you have ample time to find
by Ryan Huffman Sometimes, it feels like technology moves faster than the industry, and end users can reasonably adopt it. An example of this currently on my mind, expected to take a step forward in 2024, is Wi-Fi technology. Because it may get mixed up in cellular network technology due to similar numerical identification and
Charging the public to park in downtown lots is proving to be financially beneficial for the Gettysburg Area School District. During Monday’s meeting, business Manager Belinda Wallen reported that the district earned $2,500 for the first month it charged people to park in Lincoln Elementary and Gettysburg Area Middle school lots. The district only expects
Saturday, August 3, 2024 marked the first ever Home School Festival, held at the National AppleMuseum in Biglerville. The event included speakers and activities. “Attendance was pretty good although the rainstorm caused no one to come for about half an hour and then a family came at the last minute as folks were cleaning up,”
by Catherine Vasko When talking about what I do career-wise, I often refer to myself as a “baby librarian.” After all, with this being my first year working for the Adams County Library System (ACLS), it only feels right! For the ACLS patrons that are regulars at East Berlin, you may know me best as
The Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday voted 6-3 to sign a contract with a controversial law firm after members of the community once again pleaded with the board to reject it. Parents, educators, alumni, students and former board members over the past few months attended board meetings and spoke out against the Independence Law
Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) President, Aaron Chapin, issued a statement commending Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers for securing a bipartisan state budget that includes significant investments in public education. The budget includes a historic increase in K-12 education funding and over a billion new state dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools. This significant investment is
by Annette DeFuso When most people think of librarians, they usually think of the people they see checking out books, answering questions at a desk, or presenting a program. Many don’t realize that there’s also a team of staff and volunteers working behind the scenes, ensuring that our new books can be discovered through our online
As we reach the midpoint of the year, the Adams County Library is delighted to share some exciting updates and achievements with our community. It has been a fantastic year so far, marked by new donors, increased visitors, and enthusiastic participation in our programs. One of the highlights of the year was the kick-off to
Despite what appeared to be overwhelming public opposition, the Upper Adams School Board voted 6-3 to engage with the Independence Law Center on Tuesday. The Independence Law Center, or ILC, has faced backlash for its policies related to transgender issues and book restrictions in schools. Several Pennsylvania school districts have engaged with the Harrisburg-based law
Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress.It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do. —Barack Obama – Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in
Parents and caregivers dropped off their 5th grade students on Nawakwa Road at their assigned cabins in Biglerville on May 13, 2024. The rainy morning did not delay the agenda. Campers resided the remainder of the school week at Nawakwa to take part in the Science curriculum. This annual spring field trip takes place for
The annual Biglerville High School Cannerval event returned with a twist on Friday night. The Cannerval-Conectados(connected) event was hosted by the high school Latinx Club with a mission of bringing folks together. It was evening filled with tacos, empanadas, crepes, milkshakes, horchata, popcorn, and hot dogs, as well as games and activities for all ages.
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, located at 909 Fairfield Rd. in Gettysburg is offering camp and training programs for children this summer. The following programs are offered: STEMSpire Grades 3-6; June 17-21 2024 / 8:30 am – 3:30 pm STEMspire: Exploring the Past, Building the Future will be held from June 17 -21 / 8:30 a.m.
The Bermudian Springs school board approved its preliminary 2024-25 budget and accepted the resignation of the district’s superintendent on Tuesday evening. Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss will retire on Oct. 28, according to the meeting agenda. The board also approved a long list of other personnel decisions, accepting multiple resignations and transfers as well as approving extracurricular
I was recently asked how long we have had the electronic audiobooks in CloudLibrary for, as someone was discovering them for the first time. I didn’t like that I had to tell them we have had eaudios for well more than a decade now, and since 2018 they have been in with the ebooks in
Joining the harmonious celebration of music, the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival proudly announces its upcoming instrument donation drive on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-5pm. Embracing the spirit of generosity, the festival invites patrons to donate musical instruments in good working condition. These instruments will find new life in local school districts, enhancing music education and
The annual Collaborating For Youth (CFY) Youth Coalition Leadership Camp will take place during August at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This opportunity is open to 25 selected youth at no cost. Applicants should be Adams County residents rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades who are interested in working with the CFY Youth
The 2024 Upper Adams School District Color Day was held on Monday as students in grades 4-6 participated in physical education activities and dance. Events included a 1/4 mile run, 50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, sack race, 3 legged race, 200 yard relay, softball throw, foul shots, and jump rope. Tournaments included volleyball, soccer,
Penn State is confronting its multimillion-dollar budget deficit with a significant measure—offering buyout packages to employees at its 20 Commonwealth Campuses. Eligible participants include tenured faculty, tenure-line faculty, academic administrators, and staff who are full-time and were hired before April 1, 2023. These employees have until May 31 to accept the offer, with a departure
by Sara Edmiston Ebooks aren’t for everyone, and we understand that. That’s one of the reasons why we offer our library by mail program to anyone in Adams County who has a temporary or permanent handicap, is elderly, or is ill and can’t go to the physical library. We’re happy to provide Library by Mail
The Adams County Community Foundation announced Wednesday $160,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.75 million. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go to students pursuing higher
by Ryan Huffman Whether you like to keep up with technology trends or not, many of us have probably heard (and may be tired of hearing) those two little letters with big implications: AI. But like a lot of the emerging technology of which people can be initially weary, it looks like AI is here
Biglerville HIgh School held its STEM Summit program on April 19. Originally scheduled for Feb. 13, the event was postponed due to inclement weather. Supported by Junior Achievement of South Central, the event included all 261 9th and 10th graders in the day-long activities designed to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Volunteers
The Fairfield Area School Board plans to raise taxes by 3.63 percent this year. During their April 22 meeting, the board unanimously approved a $22 million preliminary budget proposal. The board expects to give the budget final approval on June 24. Business Manager Tim Stanton told the board the budget focuses on tackling deferred maintenance,
by Natasha Swiger In the age of digitization of films and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms, libraries continue to see a decrease in DVD checkouts. It’s not surprising that the convenience of browsing titles, selecting, and watching a film from the comfort of your own home is now the preferred method of movie viewing.
The Conewago Valley school board narrowly passed the first vote to approve its 2024-25 budget on Monday evening. The board grappled with the question of whether to agree to raise taxes to fund its budget at 16.7971 mills for real estate. Board member William Getz refused to vote for the budget and said that as
The Bermudian Springs school board voted 8-1 to update its resource materials policy to reduce sexual content in district materials, a move supporters applaud but critics call a book ban. Policy 109 – Resource Materials was adopted March 14, 2006. Less than two pages long, the original guidelines include that materials “shall be suited to
by Jess Shelleman El día de los niños/El día de los libros, also known as Children’s Day/Book Day, or simply just Día, is an initiative of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children), a division of the ALA (American Library Association). Día is a celebration of children, families, and reading and a nationally recognized
by Barbara Buckley I’m new to ordering e-books for adults for the Adams County Library System, having completed my first order in January. There are things I know and things I’m learning. I knew e-books were popular. Every month, new users are finding their way to our e-books. In 2018, check-outs totaled 28,830. Compare that
A policy proposal at Upper Adams School District seeks to restrict materials containing sexual content, profanity, and content that “disparage[s] religious beliefs,” including classroom books purchased by teachers. Concerns were raised at the March 19 school board meeting after teachers reportedly received an email from the administration asking teachers to submit a list of books
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board heard updates regarding its comprehensive planning process, elementary school buildings, safety upgrades and more during a regular meeting on Monday evening. Dr. Brad Sterner, the assistant superintendent and Title IX coordinator for the district, said he recently took on the role of interim acting principal at Conewago
by Robyn Woods How do you decide when something needs to be replaced? Is it worn, dirty, or outdated? Maybe it is ripped and has stains. Well, what if it was all of the above? That should make the process pretty easy; you just get rid of it. When it comes to replacing books, it’s
Do vouchers for tuition in private schools improve educational outcomes here in Pennsylvania? Do they empower parents to make better choices for their children? What’s driving the rapid expansion of the voucher system in Pennsylvania? Susan Spicka, Executive Director of Education Voters of Pennsylvania, addressed these and other questions on Wednesday evening, March 6 in
by Natasha Swiger As a “Rookie Library Manager,” last year was my first go at planning Summer Quest, previously known as Summer Reading, for the New Oxford branch of the Adams County Library System. This time last year, I was one week into what I still describe as “The Best Job Ever!” and the ideas
by Catherine Vasko In early 2023, grant applications were submitted for permanent StoryWalk® Exhibits (StoryWalk for short) to be installed near the Carroll Valley and East Berlin branches of the Adams County Library System (ACLS). On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, official word was received that the applications were approved. That’s right, folks – two new
In the community parks of Adams County, a delightful blend of literacy and outdoor adventure awaits families thanks to the innovative StoryWalk® program. Developed through a partnership between the Adams County Library System (ACLS) and the Boroughs of Carroll Valley and East Berlin, this initiative brings books to life along picturesque walking trails, captivating readers
Gettysburg Area High School is proud to present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opening Friday, March 1 2nd and performing at 7pm Friday and Saturday and also at 2pm on Saturday. Advance ticket sales are highly encouraged to ensure the best seating. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students.
While getting ready for work this morning, I turned to my wife and said. “I’ve got Da Do Ron Ron by the Crystals playing on loop in my brain.” She responded, “Well, that’s never good.” But I’m not so sure about that. I’m probably the only punk-rock aficionado who thinks this, but that song ROCKS.
Biglerville High School is gearing up for an educational milestone as Junior Achievement of South Central PA prepares to host an enriching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summit on February 13, 2024. The eagerly anticipated event promises an engaging experience for all 9th and 10th graders, with over 260 students expected to immerse themselves
Pennsylvania’s new science standards are transforming teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. The new standards, called STEELS, are modeled after the Next Generation Science Standards which are used by twenty states and are based on the 2012 Framework for K-12 Science Education. Pennsylvania’s STEELS standards address Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability. The retired
by Annette DeFuso There are thousands of new nonfiction books published each year, and it can be a challenge to find the best books for our collection. Fortunately, there are several resources to help with the selection process. The library system has a collection development policy that guides all of our purchasing decisions. For the
Upper Adams welcomed new members to the school board Tuesday. Marya Djalal, Loren Lustig, Tricia Plank, Neil Weigle, and Heather Young-Cover were elected to four-year terms. Kay Hollabaugh, who was appointed to the board earlier this year to fill a vacant seat, was elected to a two-year term. They join Susan Crouse, Jim Lady and
Fairfield Area High School teachers hope to give students the opportunity to add one more credential to their resume. At their Jan. 9 meeting, foreign language teachers Ute Cline and Tara Phillips asked the district’s board of education to adopt the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy. The seal recognizes students who can speak, listen, and write
Did you know that all Adams County library cardholders have access to over 18 million songs from new and well-known artists? Freegal+, the download and streaming music service that the library system uses, holds the entire Sony music catalog, which includes music from over 40,000 labels and music that originates in over 100 countries. There
by Sharon Lentzner We celebrated our 12th year at our present location, 232 North Queen Street in Littlestown. This is a library that was built by the dedicated hard work and sacrifice of the members of the community. It is a place where we meet for both educational and social events. We are busy making
Attention parents and grandparents of high school seniors who plan to attend college or technical school next fall! The Adams County Community Foundation has scores of scholarships available to students—and you can help your student by making them aware of these awards and encouraging them to apply. It’s a great boost for a student to
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: I’ve read it countless times. A week or two after the calendar flips to the last page, I get the urge. This started when I moved to Gettysburg in 2005. I found it on display at the end of a library shelf—a staff recommendation. Such a tiny book, it
by Nadra Little Originally published by The 19th At The 19th, we’re committed to publishing journalism that you can trust throughout the critical moments that shape our democracy and our lives. Show your support during our Fall Member Drive, and your donation will be matched. Double your gift today. When the parental rights group Moms
Candace Ferguson-Miller is the new president of the Fairfield Area School Board. She replaces Jennifer Holz, who remains on the board. The board chose Jack Liller to retain his position as vice president. At their biennial reorganization meeting on Dec. 4, the board welcomed new members Erica Bollinger, James Fisher, and Melissa J. Kearchner. The
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board welcomed three new members during its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. The board held a caucus meeting closely followed by a regular voting meeting. During the caucus meeting, superintendent Shane Hotchkiss explained the agenda items in detail, giving the board time to preview the topics and ask
Upper Adams welcomed new members to the school board Tuesday. Marya Djalal, Loren Lustig, Tricia Plank, Neil Weigle, and Heather Young-Cover were elected to four-year terms. Kay Hollabaugh, who was appointed to the board earlier this year to fill a vacant seat, was elected to a two-year term. They join Susan Crouse, Jim Lady, and
Featuring some of the best rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, the nine-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center for 2024. The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm on weekends in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from January 6
Seven new faces were added to the Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Directors at the annual reorganization meeting last evening. New member Duane Sullivan was elected president of the board and current member Carl Thompson was elected treasurer. LASD grad Nick Lovell was chosen as vice president of the board. Other new board
After more than a year of negotiations and delays, the Habitat for Humanity partnership with the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) is underway. Site preparation work on the lot in Hunterstown has been completed and the students are now at work on the project, gaining practical skills while also increasing the county’s store of affordable
By Kailee Crouch Most people tell me that my job is so easy and that I hardly have to do any work. That I just have to watch the patrons grab their selections from our shelves and greet them “hello” and “goodbye.” I don’t blame the patrons or anyone coming to the library to look
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley School Board accepted the resignation of a board member on Monday evening. Luke Crabill, the former representative for region one, turned in his resignation effective Nov. 2, according to Superintendent Sharon Perry. Crabill’s term extends through early December 2025, and his interim successor will hold the spot through the
As it has for many years, Gettysburg College’s chapter of College Democrats for America has been active in Adams County politics in this fall’s elections. From collaboration with the Adams County Democratic Committee and local democratic candidates to student voter registration efforts, College Democrats are kept busy with advocacy work every year, including electoral off-years.
Gettysburg College’s College Union Building Ballroom will soon be echoing with insights and visions for America’s future. On Nov. 1, the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College will host Maryland Governor Wes Moore as the keynote speaker for its renowned 22nd Annual Blavatt Lecture. Governor Moore, who made history as Maryland’s first Black Governor, will address
Happy Fall! I know that I’m not alone when I say that I cannot believe that October is halfway over. It feels like I have been rushed into what I consider to be a busy season filled with holidays and gatherings. But, I always look forward to this time of year. It is my practice
The Bermudian Springs school board tabled a hotly-debated proposed bathroom policy after hearing from proponents from both sides of the argument on Monday and Tuesday evening. During the three-hour-long caucus meeting, several area residents voiced concerns about the proposed policy, “Policy 711: Use of Facilities by Students.” The proposed policy defines facilities as: “Any restroom,
The Conewago Valley school board received an update on its renovations and additions project during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry said she has communicated with Crabtree, Rorhbaugh & Associates, an architectural design firm, about the current status of the designs. While the board has plans to work on other buildings in
by Barbara Buckley We’re fortunate to have a lovely Teen Center on the first floor of the Harbaugh-Thomas Library. This is a room dedicated to teens, as the name suggests. Specifically, it is a place reserved for those in 7th-12th grade. Imagine a large room with five gaming computers lining one wall, colorful posters, the
With the new school year, a new class of students at the Gettysburg Area High School are working with Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) to manufacture replacement markers for Civil War hospital sites in and around Gettysburg. GAHS Technology Education instructor Stan Licharowicz supervises the students as they use the latest computer-aided design and laser
A few weeks ago, a member of one of our four Friends of the Library groups around the county reached out and asked me a very interesting question. Her question was… with as many programs as you do per year around the county, how could you possibly afford to pay them all? The true answer
The Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held its second annual Democracy Week celebrations with a week full of events and activities aimed at getting young people engaged in the political process, celebrating American democratic values, and reducing political polarization through building bipartisan trust between political adversaries. This year’s theme was “In Democracy We Trust.”
Superintendent Christopher Bigger gave the Littlestown residents a parting gift at Monday’s board meeting, predicting a 1 to 1.5 percent tax rate in the next three to five years. “We feel really good about that,” he said. The Littlestown Area School District taxes have averaged 2.25 percent over the past four years, in part to
The Conewago Valley school board heard updates about the district’s plans for renovations and a newly-implemented positive behavior incentive system during its meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry updated the board about the district’s eventual building renovations. Earlier this summer, the board decided against constructing new school buildings, opting instead to renovate and add
by Jeff Cann Let’s start with a definition: The multiverse is an infinite realm of being or potential being of which the universe is regarded as a part or instance. Haha, just kidding. That’s actually the definition Google gave me, but it does me no good; I don’t know what the heck it means. Let’s try
The Fairfield Area School District (FASD) is forming its “Profile of a Graduate” to determine what skills a FASD graduate should have in order to succeed in today’s world. To create that profile, Superintendent Thomas J. Haupt asks parents, citizens, and business owners to complete a survey that will be available on the district website.
By Sherrie DeMartino, Branch Manager of the Carroll Valley Library If there is an item that you would like to borrow from the library, and you can’t find it in the catalog, don’t despair! Before you order it online, there are several other options that we can explore to attempt to get the item for
By Stephanie Trout In the spirit of back-to-school season, the Friends of the Trone Memorial Library would like to share our favorite equation with everyone. Did that word “equation” stir up memories of algebra class? Don’t worry, we’re not here to figure out that mysterious “x” or its friend “y”. In our world, Book Donations
By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square (The Center Square) — The pandemic revealed all sorts of problems in Pennsylvania’s education system. School districts struggling to recruit school bus drivers was an overlooked one, and the problem hasn’t abated. Students wait to board a school bus in Philadelphia. 4kclips | Shutterstock PennDOT, however, took a step
One week before the start of school, Upper Adams School District is fully staffed with teachers, coaches, and bus drivers. “I just want to take a moment to thank all the administrative team and central office staff who have worked tremendously to make sure that we are fully staffed,” Superintendent Wesley Doll said at Tuesday’s
While October is the busiest month for adult programming in the Adams County Library System with the Adams County Reads One Book program, there are quite a number of opportunities for adult community members to engage in programs and events during the fall at each Adams County Library location. Here are some highlighted programs… The
Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most important persons in Gettysburg College history, securing funding for the college’s first major building, providing land for its campus, and keeping it in Gettysburg when others wanted to move it in 1854. Gettysburg College, then called Pennsylvania College, was founded in 1832 by Samuel Simon Schmucker in the
The Bermudian Springs school board approved last-minute details during its meeting on Tuesday evening as the board prepared for the start of the 2023-24 school year. The board held a caucus meeting on Monday followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday evening. It spent a significant amount of its time Monday discussing upcoming policy changes.
by Sara Edmiston Any librarian will probably tell you that one of their favorite jobs is selecting new materials for the library. One of my duties as the Public Services Director is to select and purchase nonfiction books in print for the library system. There are thousands of books published every year, so how do
Join Us in Memory of those Lost to Overdose Many hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose their lives to overdose each year. [Nearly 110,000 Americans lost their lives to overdose in 2022, an increase of roughly four percent from 2021 and the second consecutive year of more than 100,000 overdose deaths]. They
This topic comes at an interesting time for me, having just finished reviewing next year’s budgetary request and ramping up the ongoing task of updating the library’s technology inventory tracking system to determine what we have and what gaps need to be filled. The immediate goal of the latter is to create a technology replacement
Low English proficiency among English language learners at Upper Adams School District led the Pennsylvania Department of Education to flag two schools for additional support. Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, the replacement for the No Child Left Behind Act, Pennsylvania must identify subgroups within schools that face academic and student success challenges. Examples
Gettysburg, PA – Simple Gifts comes to the Adams County Library System, bringing three family-friendly events to the Trone Memorial Library and one to the Gettysburg Library. This award-winning band consists of two women who perform with an impressive array of instruments, including two violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, banjo, and guitar, plus some more
Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to keep up with how public education is changing. Learning losses stemming from the pandemic were driven more by factors in student’s communities and school districts than in their homes, new
by Annette DeFuso The Adams County Library system offers over 100,000 items for our patrons to borrow. With over 300,000 total check-outs of our physical materials just in the last year, we strive to maintain our book, video, and audio collections in good circulating condition. Our most popular items circulate dozens and dozens of times,