American Girl Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Baby Mania

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Chesterbrook Academy - 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Adults
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Required
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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.

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Photo Consent

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Tiny Tales Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Columbia
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and playtime for our youngest library friends ages birth to 2 with their caregiver.

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. 

Cancelled

Story Time - Spring 2

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Required
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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.

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
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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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!!

Knitting club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Required
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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Cancelled

Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Ephrata
Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

Crafty Cards

11:00am - 12:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Participants will make three cards to take home. The theme for the cards this month is thinking of you and Mother’s Day.

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.

Photo Consent

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Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Market Monday

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
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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)

Painting for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
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Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable  for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for May is: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris.

Cancelled

Word: Formatting Tables & Lists

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Participants will understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is focused on how the table function can be used in Word and bulleted and numbered lists.

Smokey Bear Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment.

Get started on Smokey's Reading Challenge.

Geared for ages 5 - 10.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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Come out and Clay!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Come out and clay! In this program, kids will create a themed creation using air dry clay, while also learning basic sculpting techniques. It’s “shaping” up to be a great time!

Video Game Night for Adults

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adults like to have fun, too! Play multiplayer games on the library Nintendo Switch and make some friends (or enemies)! Ages 18+.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The monthly meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.

Mah-Jongg Group

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

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first Monday, second Wednesday, or Third Thursday of each month. Please see dates listed on the calendar.

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.

Photo Consent

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Cooks & Books: Dennis Prescott

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Cooks & Books is an opportunity for passionate home cooks to gather around the table for conversation over a potluck feast of delicious food made from the recipes of a featured chef, food blog, or cookbook. Why not invite

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.

Food Allergies

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

Library Board meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Everyone