Come see our website! It's full of information about what we do, how to join, subscribe to our email newsletter, and buy our books on Amazon and Bookshop. Sadly, you will not find out about the secret handshake because there is no secret handshake. friends-of-the-library-bookstore.square.site
Set of Amish Sugarcreek Mysteries for sale at the Gettysburg Library bookshop
Now that fall is here, cozy up to cozy reading with a full set of Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries. Featuring two friends from different backgrounds and traditions who form a strong bond as they solve cases, the books will keep you reading late into the night. #gettysburg #cozymysteries
You missed a delicious breakfast, Thaddeus Stevens, and a big check being presented to the Adams County Library System by the Friends of the Adams County Library. Join the Friends today and don't miss out next year! friends-of-the-library-bookstore.square.site #Gettysburg #libraries
These books "sparked" an idea...three is the perfect number for a book group discussion of this fan favorite. Hurry in to nab these for yourself and two Sparks friends. #Gettysburg #library
Do you love the Adams County Library? Thank Elsie Singmaster Lewars, a nationally known writer, who petitioned the Adams County commissioners to establish a public library in Gettysburg. Its first building was at 135 Carlisle Street in 1945. #gettysburghistory #welovelibraries
If you haven't heard of the Burkes, run in to grab one of their books. These father and daughter writers both write compelling mysteries with main characters you count as friends by the time you are done. Hurry, before another fan comes in and snaps these up!
It's an eventful fall at the library, with evening programs ranging from crafts and book clubs to Medicare enrollment and author talks. And, wait, there's more! The Friends bookstore is open until 8 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Stop on by and say hi!
Say hello to Lena Showers-Lewis, our new treasurer. She says the best thing about volunteering is the other volunteers. Join this friendly, dedicated crew of library fans. You can help with the book sale, volunteer at the book store, or join the Board. www.adamslibrary.org/friends
Which first line grabs you? First person to tell us gets a coupon for a free regularly priced book at the bookstore.
"All he could see, in every direction, was water."
OR
"On nights filled with tension and concern, Franklin Roosevelt performed a ritual that helped him to fall asleep."
Thanks to your patronage, the book sale raised $40,000, most of which goes to the library to buy new books and more and to fund new programs! And it helps pay our friendly, knowledgeable librarians. So mark your calendar now for the 2026 sale: July 23-26. #gettysburg #library #adamscounty
It's chilling. It's thrilling. It's ghost season in Gettysburg. Get your haunt on with these books about the spirits that come in the night to our historic town and other nearby places.
The Friends bookstore is now open until 8 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays! Stop by, say hi, and browse our shelves for a book, DVD, or puzzle for cozy fall evening.
#gettysburg #reading #books
Kennie's donates 1% of your total purchases to ACLS when you sign up.
How to do two things at once: shop at Kennie's and support the library. All you have to do is fill out a rewards sign up card at any Adams County branch, and Kennie's will donate 1% of your purchase.
Where do you love to read? Send a photo of yourself, a friend, or family member reading in a local Gettysburg business—a coffee shop, restaurant, bar, or brewery–and send it to friends@adamslibrary.org. We will feature it in an upcoming post and tag the business.
Libraries are more than just buildings with books. They are places of discovery, growth, imagination, and connection.
Everyone has a library story. Will you share yours with us?
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No need for a "who-dunnit" post. We know exactly who to welcome: Rose Thornberry, the new volunteer bookstore manager! She’s a true crime fan. If you are too, ask her for a recommendation from our shelves!
Thank you to our dedicated book sorters! Sue Kiehl, Lynette Demarest, Barb Holland, Marti Riley, Joann Prehn, Maryann & Ken Oelkers, Catharine Roth, Gretchen Smith (Pictured); Spencer Waldron, Cheri McBean, Dean Norwich, Nancy Smith, Tom Reed, Diane Rebert and Josh Warcup (not pictured).
Circle Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11 am for the annual Breakfast with the Friends gathering. Look for an announcement about the featured speaker soon. The event will be at the Thomas-Harbaugh library in Biglerville. Mingle, munch, and enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
"Ragged Edge has a shaded, quiet back patio waiting for you and your Friends of the Library book to soak up the late summer sun. Plus coffee, tea, and treats inside! Special thanks to Chris Armstrong for posing for this photo. (She's reading a bookstore book--The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins)
Desperately seeking that James Patterson book you haven't read yet? Check out the Patterson shelf in our bookstore. Did you know he's written almost 300 books? Tell us your favorite Patterson book for a gift certificate to get one free book at the bookstore.
It's fall and that means pumpkin spice, apples, and, wait for it...football!! Get your cheering on and read up on America's favorite sport.
Opting for second-hand books helps reduce waste and conserves the resources used to produce new books like trees, water, and energy! Give yourself a pat on the back for buying second hand when you find your next favorite from the Friends of the Library bookstore!
What topics do you wish you knew more about when it comes to the Friends of the Adams County Library?
1️⃣ How to become a member
2️⃣ Book store offerings / sales
3️⃣ Upcoming programs
4️⃣ Ways to volunteer
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Look what just landed in the bookstore—one of the most riveting reads of 2024 and 2025. Propel yourself into the store if you haven't read it yet. If it’s gone, we have shelves full of mysteries. The bookstore is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 4:30, and Sundays, 1-4:30.
The Friends of the Adams County Library volunteers staff the bookstore 7 days a week, pack thousands and thousands of books for the annual book sale, and put the fun in Fun Fest... all for the love of our libraries and our community. We're so thankful for them - and you - for staying involved!
Which would you read? If you are the first one to tell us and tag a friend, we'll send you a gift certificate to the bookstore.
Five New Yorkers must come together to defend their city from an ancient evil OR a powerful saga of men in combat, written over 35 years, by a decorated Vietnam veteran.
See you soon! The next Friends of the Library Board meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 11 a.m. on the third floor of the library. We hope you'll join us!
The Friends are looking for recommendations for what to read next. What was your favorite summer read this year and why? First person to reply and tag someone else gets a gift certificate for a free regularly priced book from the bookstore.
Spread the news! Our "Between Friends" newsletter has gone digital! All patrons of the Adams County Library, regardless of membership in the Friends, can now sign up to receive our quarterly updates: friends-of-the-library-bookstore.square.site
We love the library, and we know you do too! Are you willing to lend a hand? Bookstore volunteers can put in as many or as few hours as they would like. Interested in learning more? Email us at fol@adamslibrary.org, subject line: Bookstore volunteer