Color Quest! For Older Kids and Teens

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-14 (under 8 must be accompanied by caregiver)

Color your world with science! Your child will explore several stations that connect art with scientific principles including art projects they will take home!

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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.

Toddler Thursdays - Shapes

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us in the month of July as we explore the shapes we see in the world around us!

For ages birth-3 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

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.

Special Needs

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

Drum for FUN! with Tammi Hessen

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Event Details:
Drum for Fun!   Ages 6+
Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart? We believe that there are rhythms to express, join in, and play together inside us and all around us.

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Photo Consent

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

Harry Potter: Care of Magical Creatures 101

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter: Care of Magical Creatures 101 will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 23rd for reside

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Live Steam Demonstration

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Touch a Truck: Fire Truck!

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Columbia
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Offsite Event
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Learn about what our firefighters do, the gear they wear, and explore the fire truck!

Part of our 2025 Summer Reading program series. 

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. 

Creation Station

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (1st Session)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (1st Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (2nd Session)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (2nd Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (3rd Session)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (3rd Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

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Splash Day!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activities planned out and the sprinkler available!

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (4th Session)

2:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (4th Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

Young Writers' Program

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

Hybrid program-please register.  Entering grades K through 5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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