Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
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Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Fun monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn!!  

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

 

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Jesse Rothacker Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

Thursday Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: 44
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A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant. 

New members are welcome to join the discussion.

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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
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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

Baby Mania

10:15am - 10:45am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Toddler Thursday - Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us for a storytime filled with adventure at the library! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required. 

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Block Party!

10:30am - 11:30am
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
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Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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Mark DeRose Music & Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
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Mark DeRose will use songs, artwork, videos, and activities to share his message of embracing life, creativity, and the confidence to be yourself!

All ages · Space is limited · Registration required 

So You Want to be a Roboticist

10:30am - 11:30am
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Each week Miss Jan has scheduled a different special guest!

This week, meet some members of the Millersville University Robotics Department and a few of their robot friends!

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Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time on a light blue sky fluffy cloud background

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“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. 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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Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

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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This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Children will attend this program independently.

Food Truck Thursday 11:30-1:30

11:30am - 1:30pm
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Today from 11:30-1:30 we have scheduled Gourmet Julie's Way, gourmet meals and deserts on the go!

Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm - 3:45pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
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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!

Splash Day

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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As the days warm up, come to the Library to cool off. Children can wear their bathing suits and splash in water tables, get wet in sprinklers and enjoy the sensory exploration of water!

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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.

Tammi Hessen - Drumming

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
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Please register each child. Parents attend with their child(ren).

Friends! Want to travel? Imagine a fun-filled short trip to West Africa to play drums, dance, sing, learn, and SMILE, all at your favorite library!

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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
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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.

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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

No Show

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Special Needs

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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Accessibility

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Mark DeRose Music & Art

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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:

Mark DeRose Music & Art’s show combines Mark’s love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting.

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Tempo Clubhouse - 1861 Charter Ln # 118, Lancaster, PA 17602

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

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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Tween Video Gaming: Mario Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
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Kicking off the summer season with group rounds of Mario Party. Enjoy collecting coins and stars in your efforts to rank first, as you play mini games against the other players.

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
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Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
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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 10-12.

Pheasant Ridge Community - 209 Longwood Ct W, Lancaster, PA 17603

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
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This stop is open to the public.

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

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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.

I Can Cook!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
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Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the library to make easy recipes. Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Ages 6-9.

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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.

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

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No Show

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Food Truck Thursday - June 13 (5-7p)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Today from 5-7p we have scheduled Papa Sneaux, offering mouthwatering Cajun-style homemade cooking and New Orleans style Snoballs in a gazillion different flavors!

Intergenerational Game Day

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 59
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Are you looking for a few like minded board game fans?

Paws 2 Read

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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Birthday Cake Baking Contest

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
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Join us for our Birthday Cake Baking Contest and help celebrate the library's 25th birthday!

Register to bake 2 decorated birthday cakes (the same cake in both pans).

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Lego club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
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Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
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Once a month, we'll build themed creations out of LEGO Bricks that will be displayed in the library. 

No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. 

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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.

Lego Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
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Seats Remaining: 22
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Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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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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Kindle Users 2.0

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
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Seats Remaining: 12
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Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users.

Paws 2 Read

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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Adult Cooking Class: Pickle Mix

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Relish the idea of bringing something new to this summer’s get-togethers? Jaden from Isaac’s Deli will be in to teach us how to make their famous pickle mix! Please bring a mason jar to take your mix home with you.

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Food Allergies

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Paws 2 Read

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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Edible Plants by Lancaster Parks and Recreation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Always wanted to learn which plants are edible, and which not? Or maybe just when you need to call poison control on your child who just ate a flower? Then this is the program for you!

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Paws 2 Read

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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Paws 2 Read

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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Paws 2 Read

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

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