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 a time rife with opportunities for growth, almost more than when we turn to a fresh calendar year.
If you’re interested in experiencing something different this fall, check out this sampling of programs for adults at the library. We invite you to join our library community! Events are free, and you can register online on our events calendar or speak to a library staff member.
To see all the events we offer across the county, go to www.adamslibrary.org/events. If you haven’t looked recently, you may be amazed by the amount and variety of programs that are offered! The ACLS purpose statement is to “connect people to opportunities that enrich their lives” and providing interesting programs is one way that we accomplish this!
Littlestown Library
Craft-Tea Afternoons
SEP 13/OCT 11/NOV 8 at 3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of tea, relaxation, and crafting. Each month we’ll be making a fun, simple craft in a no-stress environment.
New Oxford Library
Get Schooled in Local Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of the 150 Years of the New Oxford Borough
THURSDAY, SEP 19 at 6:30 PM
Calling all trivia players – Become a New Oxford Area trivia expert! Teams and/or individuals are welcome. This program is presented in partnership with the New Oxford Area Historical Society (NOAHS). Intergenerational.
Carroll Valley Library
Adult Paint Night
MONDAY, SEPT 30 and MONDAY, NOV 18 at 6:00 PM
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, so please sign up for only one night.
Ages 16 and over. Registration required.
Jean Barnett Trone Memorial Library of East Berlin
Architectural Tour of East Berlin
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, from 5:30-6:30 pm
Join local architect, Walt Geiger, on a walking tour of East Berlin. Enjoy an in-depth discussion of the various architectural details and stories about the past residents of the area. Participants will meet at the entrance of the library to embark on the tour. Wear walking shoes and appropriate attire for the weather! Register online or by calling the library to secure a spot!
Harbaugh-Thomas Library in Biglerville
Fun with Glass Fusing
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Bring light and sparkle into the evening with a one of a kind fused glass votive. Select from samples provided or create your own masterpiece. All materials provided. Session led by Cathy Trostle. Please allow 2 weeks for pick up as projects will be fired off site. Registration begins 9/16.
Gettysburg Library
The South Mountain Railroad
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at 6 PM
Join Andre Weltman as he discusses the South Mountain Railroad and its successors. From the 19th century, rail lines connecting Carlisle to Pine Grove Furnace were completed in 1870, to the extension indirectly to Gettysburg a decade later. Find out about the last trains to the furnace area, as a destination for recreation in 1936.
Registration required.
Barbara Buckley is Harbaugh-Thomas Library Branch Manager of the Adams County Library System.