Book Buddies

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Tweens
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft together.

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Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 6
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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.

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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.

Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

Nature Shows at Refreshing Mountain

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Come and hear all about Pennsylvania native and exotic creatures from around the world. Meet Miss Jess at Pavilion C at Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens, PA 17578. 

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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.

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Outdoor Family Story Time at Mummau Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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The Library is moving outdoors for these story times (May thru August)!

Join us at Mummau Park - weather permitting. Check our social media for any updates.

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Toddler Time A

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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.

Intro to Sewing

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Intro to Sewing for Teens

Preschool Storytime: Kindness and Feelings!

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about kindness and our feelings with Preschool Storytime at ELANCO Library this July!

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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.

The Magic Box Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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The Magic Box Show is a fast, fun, and amazing show where Master Magician Ran’D Shine performs tricks from his favorite magic books that he keeps in his box. However, he will also perform tricks that cannot be found anywhere in this world!

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Toddler Time B

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Friends Book Sale

11:00am - 5:30pm
Everyone
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
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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.

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Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bring lunch and a current book you are reading and meet a weekly Mystery Guest. Miss Jan will offer a snack as well.

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Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
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Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

Conundrum Society

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Are you a fan of whodunnits, escape rooms, cracking codes and puzzles that test your patience? Join us each month for a new challenge! Work together as a group of sleuths solving puzzles and mysteries! Ages: 10+.

Knitting Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Moores Memorial
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Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Intro to Sewing

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Intro to Sewing for Teens

Baked Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discuss a novel and try a dessert mentioned in the novel. If it is your first time attending please email Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

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

The Bibliomaniacs Book Club

2:30pm - 3:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join the Bibliomanics Book Club as they discuss "The Cage" by Bonnie Kistler.

All are welcome to attend. 

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Lego Build-a-thon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
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Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Kids of all ages welcome to join us for a freestyle LEGO build! We will meet in the basement community room. Bring your own LEGO bricks or use the Library’s, and flip through some of the Library’s LEGO idea books to spark creativity!

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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.

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Ready for Kindergarten!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Do you have a child that is entering Kindergarten this Fall?

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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.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Seats Remaining: 25
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Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

I Can Cook! Kids Cooking Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the library to make easy recipes. Jaden, from Isaac’s Deli, will be joining us to share techniques and recipes. Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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Food Allergies

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

Teen SummerZine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for another summer of writing and sharing your creative projects with Lancaster County teens and PA authors!

Teen SummerZine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Virtual
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Attention writers, are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors?

Teen Zine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors?

Cardio Drumming

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Moores Memorial
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Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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$5 a person, per session. In crease energy, improve cardiovascular health and have FUN in just 40 minutes a week with this AMAZING fitness class!! CHECK IT OUT! Great for all ages & fitness levels.

Lego Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
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Seats Remaining: 18
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Come to the Library for our Lego Challenge program where participants receive a box of Lego pieces and are challenged to create based on the theme of the month. Registration is required.

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Summer Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The Manheim Township High School Chess Team is hosting a summer chess group at the Manheim Township Public Library! All skill levels are welcome to come to learn chess and improve their game.

Ran'D Shine

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Everyone
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join as we welcome back Ran'D Shine - The New Face of Magic! A program for all ages! 

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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.

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Tai Chi Easy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Tai Chi Easy Method- A blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people.

Crochet with Kasey

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Summer is Makers’ Choice! Will you make a “Granny Square Cardigan” or “Patriotic Blanket” for Hospice Veterans.

Materials Needed:

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Cancelled

Genealogy Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

Walk-ins welcome.

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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.

Concerts by the Creek

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Everyone
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Everyone
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Concerts by the Creek
Thomas Grater Park, Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA
6:30 P.M.