Fall right into a season of enjoyable at your library

by Cassie Romero

As of September 22^nd, we have now formally made it to my absolute favourite season: autumn! I could also be severely biased in saying that autumn is fingers down the very best time of 12 months attributable to my birthday occurring throughout the season, however we even have Halloween and Thanksgiving in there as effectively. A vacation for dressing up and going round for sweet, and one for spending time with household and consuming manner an excessive amount of? Sign me up each single time! I can’t assist however discover myself excited as I drive into city for work and see the entire foliage starting its transition from vibrant greens to the attractive reds and oranges that include autumn.

Every time autumn comes round, I discover myself in deep craving for a Gilmore Girls Fall, the place I try too many cozy and spooky themed books from the library, take pleasure in far too many pumpkin rolls, and at last get out my military of plaid shirts and comfy sweaters. If somebody can work out a mixture that’s higher than ebook, cozy sweater, and a sizzling apple cider drink whereas sitting on a sofa, I nonetheless wouldn’t imagine you. Unless it pertains to an journey into Gettysburg for a ghost tour or hunt, or another kind of spirit-related or supernatural occasion, then I could also be extra amenable.

 Having lived close to sufficient to Gettysburg, I’m no stranger to the attract of the ghostly historical past behind the realm. I even spent a couple of years throughout faculty working as a tour information, although I had no ghostly encounters myself. I used to be, nevertheless, requested an necessary historic query: Did dinosaurs exist throughout the Civil War? For these of you who won’t know, dinosaurs weren’t round throughout the Civil War, which is a little bit of a bummer after I give it some thought. I’d like to have a photograph within the historical past books the place Abraham Lincoln rode into Gettysburg to provide his well-known deal with on a Stegosaurus.

Of course, Gettysburg isn’t the one place that has a storied historical past of ghosts and battles. Many in Adams County and different areas can attest to unusual happenings and deep historical past that goes again centuries. When I take into consideration the explanations I made a decision to pursue historical past whereas in faculty, a big a part of it is because of the place I grew up. The native historical past and folklore of the realm will all the time maintain my curiosity, as a result of the accounts come from such different locations. To have the ability to go to native landmarks, to learn up on the occasions, or attend library lectures and discussions on them is one thing I believe everybody ought to make time for.

Here in East Berlin, I’m excited for a few occasions we have now lined up for this month. We have an area psychic medium coming in to share her experiences within the subject for individuals who are extra into the spirits aspect of the season. In the identical vein of spirits, Author Dr. Stephen Holoviak can be again to debate a novel set regionally in East Berlin and the encompassing space! Perfect occasions for individuals who have an interest within the paranormal.

Be certain to take a look at the entire enjoyable occurring at our libraries this autumn by trying out our internet calendar!

Cassie Romero isTeen Services Specialist on the Jean Barnett Trone Memorial Library of East Berlin.

The Adams County Library System is collaborating within the fifteenth annual Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree on November sixth and is quantity 15 within the donor information. For extra data on how one can make an influence in Adams County, go to: ACCFGivingSpree.org