BIG Book Sale

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

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

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Homestead Village - 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, PA 17603

9:15am - 10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Homestead Villages. 

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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Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

Mark DeRose Music and Art Show

10:00am - 10:45am
Everyone
Manheim Community
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 184
Event Details:

Mark DeRose Music & Art

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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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“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

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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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MTPL Book Discussion Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

All are welcome to join this lively group on the second Wednesday of the month. Call the library for more information and book availability at (717) 560-6441.

2024 Book Titles

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Accessibility

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Sahd Metal Recycling - Summer Reading Field Trip

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Closed
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Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we tour Sahd Metal Recycling. Learn how you can help take care of our planet!

Meet at Sahd's Metal Recycling: 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 by 10:00am. 

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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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Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
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
Toddlers
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Required
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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.)

Keeping Your Little Adventurer Safe! A Poison Education Program with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Childhood poisoning contributes significantly to injury-related deaths in the U.S., with children under 6 years of age accounting for 39 percent of reported human exposures to poison control centers in 2020.

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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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Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Closed
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft.

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Story Time with Master Gardeners

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Moores Memorial
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Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a pollinator Story Time! We will be reading Grandma Lisa’s Humming, Buzzing, Chirping, Garden, by local author Lisa Doseff. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ages Birth-6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Closed
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft!

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

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program th

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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

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sun and clouds on a light blue background with the words Toddler Time in the foreground

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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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Dine Out at The Shack

10:30am - 8:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join us for a Dine Out at The Shack and help out the Manheim Community Library in the process! You can order Ice Cream or food. We hope to see you there!

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

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“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not 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.

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Preschool Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
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.)

Woodcrest Villa - 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Woodcrest Villas. 

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

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.

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Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
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:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

Painting club

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

Teen Cuisine: Cooking & Baking Camp

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Required
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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.

Mah-Jongg Group

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

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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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Mennonite Home - 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

1:15pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Mennonite Home Retirement Community. 

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

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.

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Mark DeRose Music & Art Show

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Mark DeRose encourages young listeners to embrace & enjoy life to its fullest, be creative, and most importantly, confidently be themselves. All ages. 

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Accessibility

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Movie Matinee - A Dog's Purpose

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

"A Dog’s Purpose", starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton.  A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love.

Crafts in the Middle!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ages 10-14. Make crafts at the library in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, in the middle of the month for middle grade students! A different craft each month and yes, there will be snacks!

 

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

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly gathering of book lovers! This month we'll be discussing The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.

 

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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.

Teen Gaming: 2nd Wednesday Edition

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

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Moravian Founders - 300 W Lemon St, Lititz, PA 17543

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Moravian Founders. 

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

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.

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Moravian Warwick - 544 W 6th St, Lititz, PA 17543

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Moravian Warwick Woodlands. 

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

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.

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Kids' Gardening Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant and take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Fairytale Camp for Tweens

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

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.

The Four Pillars of the New Retirement!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join Financial Advisor Marcos Herrera as he offers research-based insights into the four key ingredients (or pillars) for living well in the new retirement. These include: health, family, purpose, and finances.

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.

Business Finance Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Registration Closed
Required
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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!

Business Finance Basics will teach entrepreneurs how to manage their business cash flow, build and expand their business, and financially protect the

Board Game Club: Learn to Play Castle Panic

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This program is for youth between the ages of 10-14 years of age.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park for Pajama Storytime.

We will read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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Growing Healthier Gardens - Alternatives to Lawns

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

This second session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on lawns, or the lack of!

Patrons will learn about the growing interest in finding alternatives to turfgrass for residential yards.

Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Brandon Harter

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Technology Class
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already making a profound impact on our community.