BIG Book Sale

All Day
Lancaster
Offsite Event
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center.

✳ SALE DAYS/HOURS

Lancaster Nursing - 900 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602

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

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Lancaster Nursing. 

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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Food Truck: W Donuts

9:00am - 11:00am
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

W Donuts will be at the Library on Tuesday, June 11 from 9am until they sell out.

Friends Book Sale

9:30am - 5:30pm
Adamstown
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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.

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Book Buddies

10:00am - 10:30am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

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Toddler Time: Group A

10:00am - 10:30am
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 1
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.

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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.

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
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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.

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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.

Ed Klein: Learn to Draw Cartoons

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This program is for children ages 8-12.

Refreshing Mountain Nature Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Tuesdays, June 4 & 11, July 2 & 16 at 10 am. Come and hear all about native and exotic creatures from around the world.

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Story Time - Summer Series

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

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Summer Series) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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Accessibility

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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.

Late Arrival

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Special Needs

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

Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Toddler Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or

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Accessibility

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Preschool Storytime - Adventure

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

Join us for a storytime filled with adventure at the library! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required. 

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Accessibility

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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.

Super Science

10:30am - 11:15am
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
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Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Miss Jan helps young children ages 3+ see how science is all around them. (Registration is required)

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Calvary Homes - 502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601

10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Calvary Homes. 

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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Accessibility

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, b

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Touch a Tractor

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Star Rock Farms and learn about what farmers do and tractors. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the tractor. 

This program will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center.

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Accessibility

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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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Toddler Time: Group B

11:00am - 11:30am
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 8
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.

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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.

Preschool Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks.

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
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Seats Remaining: 19
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+.

Baby Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (thou

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Accessibility

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Long Community at Highland - 600 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Long Community of Highlands. 

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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Accessibility

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Teen Cuisine: Cooking & Baking Camp

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18.

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

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.

Special Needs

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

Knitting Club

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

Baked Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

 

For more information contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

Bits and Bytes Technology Classes: Intro to Canva

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your computer skills?

Drop-In STEAM

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

New Time! Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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: 21
Event Details:

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.

Teen SummerZine Watch Party at LPL

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get to know three local authors who will offer creative writing prompts and a real-time look at their writing process.

All work will be published in a zine, and each participant will get their own copy to keep.

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Greenfield - Parking lot on Greenfield Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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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.

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Teen 'Zine - Virtual

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Milanof-Schock
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Offsite Event
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Offsite Location
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Attention writers ages 12-19! Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors?

Teen Summer Zine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Summer Reading, Virtual
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What is the Teen Summer Zine?

Teen SummerZine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
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Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us for another summer of writing and sharing your creative projects with Lancaster County teens and PA authors! You may join us live at Manheim Township Public Library AND via zoom!

Fairytale Camp for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn about different fairytales and what makes them interesting. We will work together as a group to create our very own fairytale. Be ready to contribute ideas, writing and art!  Ages 10-12.

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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.

No Show

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Workin' on the Railroad!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-15, under 8 should be accompanied by caregiver.

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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.

Becoming a Homeowner

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Becoming a Homeowner will help individuals determine whether homeownership is right for them.

Lego Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 27
Event Details:

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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Mindfulness Meditation Camp for Adults

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for this four-week introductory class to learn how mindfulness can decrease stress, manage anxiety and improve your overall well-being.

Drowning in Stuff: Practical Tips From the Professional Organizer

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
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Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Are you drowning in clutter? You are not alone. The average American household has 300,000 items within its walls, and one in ten Americans rents a storage unit.

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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.

Late Arrival

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Concerts by the Creek

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for this free, all-ages show in Ephrata's beautiful Grater Park. This show is held rain or shine.

Healthy Streams through an Ecosystem Lens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults

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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.

Genealogy Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.   

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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.

Crochet with Kasey

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoying crafting and conversations, this class is for you! Hospice is in dire need of veterans blankets, so the group will be continuing their annual tradition of making veterans blankets.

Materials Needed:

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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.

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