PA Forward Commons

Combination of beginning programming, engineering, art, and group cooperation. Families reviewed how to program the Ozobots and discussed parades. (The annual Fourth of July parade is a very important local event in the this community). Children decorated balloons, made buildings from Legos, and drew the parade route.

Puppet Show

We are using the Discord platform to create a free server for our library teens to check-in and chat. We have several channels for posting, and are working on hosting a quarantine open mic night, gaming, writing prompts, book sharing, and more. We hope to continue using it in some form even after the isolating is lifted.

Brochure for spring story times and special events.

A program to teach about the causes and ways to prevent falls

Our book fair has evolved from a simple night of shopping to fundraise for the library to a night of arts and books. We showcase our students through a school wide art show, choral performances, and student instrumental music performances. The public library attends when possible to share information about summer reading opportunities

Why should someone choose to work as a Census Taker? Census positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine your state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. This is your chance to play a part in history and help ensure everyone in your community is counted!

We did a display that highlighted shopping local during the holiday season. We provided flyers and links to Lancaster County Shopping and City of Lancaster Shopping as well as information on the benefits of supporting small businesses in the local community. This display supported the entrepreneurship programs on our campus.

The local YMCA provided the Library with an instructor and materials at no cost and came to the Library to conduct the class which had over 50 adults, teens and children register. Participants learned some basic sign language signs and concluded the night with a talk on deaf culture. Plans are in the works to make it a monthly offering.

FunFest is a free event coordinated by the Adams County Library System that kicks off Summer Quest. It is held at the local recreation park in Gettysburg and it features activities for the entire family, including face painting, balloon art and more.