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Children's Library Closed for Renovations. Children's books & audiobooks are available for checkout on the first floor. Storytimes & other programs continue as scheduled.

All Day 1/8 - 5/20
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and more. The lower level, where the children’s library is located, will be C...

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/6
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12. ...

Baby Mania

9:30am - 10:00am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 17th&n...

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 8 - May 13. Storytime Coordinator: Shannon ...

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Story Time - Spring 2

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join Miss Esther for Monday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make it so you only have to register once for the following sessions (5 weeks...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

LEGO Free-Play (Ages 6+)

10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination!  Homeschool families welcome!! *Please note that these are the small LEGOS that are not appropriate for very young children. DUPLO Free-Play...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 8 - May 13. Storytime Coordinator: Shannon ...

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Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Ephrata
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Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time. Large and small motor skills are practiced with simpl...

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 8 - May 13. Storytime Coordinato...

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Market Monday

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration is required. A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market! Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up) ...

CANCELLED -Homeschool Board Game Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Program Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our program is cancelled for the current term. However, we're actively working to bring it back in the fall! Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your understanding.   Come join us for a...

Spring Play & Learn Series

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:
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Buckhill Sleuths book club - closed to new members

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Read and discuss mysteries. Closed to new members.  For more information contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org ...

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs. Everything is possible as long as you can...

Board Games for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10-12. ...

Mythical Mondays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, the Kracken: just legends or true? Every corner of the world has its own stories of creatures that seem too strange to be real. Let’s dig a little deeper into the mystery around these mysterious monsters with fun stori...

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Button Clocks - Make-It Monday

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Join us to make a clock using an embroidery hoop, fabric and buttons.  Supplies and examples will be provided.  Bring your creativity to create a masterpiece! ...

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I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Friends of the Lititz Library Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser

Little Steps - Babies

9:30am - 10:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14. Class will not meet April 23 due the PA primary elections. S...

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Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14. Storytime Coordinato...

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Friends Book Sale

9:30am - 7:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:
Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks. Starting March 5, book Sale hours are every Tuesday from 9:30 ...

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Toddler Time: Group A

10:00am - 10:30am
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4. ...

Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M. Stanley, MLS, and Betsy Diamant-Cohen’s award-winning Mother Goose on the Loose curric...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Story Time - Spring 2

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make it so you only have to register once for the following sessions (6 week...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.