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2023 News

Pajama Storytime Around the Campfire

Aug 2, 2023

The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to co-sponsor an Adams County Library event at Children of Gettysburg 1863®. Families can bring their children to enjoy a relaxing story time in their pajamas around the campfire in the side yard of the children’s history museum. Pajama Storytime Around the Campfire at Children of Gettysburg 1863® is offered Tuesdays, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, 2023, from 6:30 until 7 p.m.

Stories will be read and campfire songs will be sung at these outdoor events. Siblings and stuffed animals are welcome to attend. Storytime is for all ages, and books will be geared for children in grades K-1.

In the event of inclement weather, the story time will be held inside. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about summertime programs offered by the Adams County Library, visit adamslibrary.org.

Located at 451 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, the children's history museum is open prior to the events. Tickets for the museum adventure are currently free for children/youth (ages 0-12) with a ticketed adult (ages 13 and older). For tickets to Children of Gettysburg 1863®, call 717-334-2436 or visit GettysburgFoundation.org/Children-of-Gettysburg-1863.

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