Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
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Join us for our Book Club that happens monthly on the 1st Thursday at 9:30am. This month is Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner. We discuss the book on this date, so it's good to have already read it.

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Moving and Grooving Toddlers!

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Ages 18 months to 36 months.  Join us for this new staff-led program, we will use research-based activities for building little brains through musical movement with active stories, games, dancing and more!

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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.

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
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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The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure! - with Eric Hershey

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 11
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The Target audience for this show is children ages 4-12

Thursday Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: 42
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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
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
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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
Babies
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 - The Great Outdoors

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
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This month we will celebrate the great outdoors! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required. 

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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.

Birds of Prey with Miller's Wildlife

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a bird of prey? These mighty hunters, also known as raptors, are specialized to catch their own meals–but the way each species does it is unique!

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Jump into Adventure

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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Jump, bounce, or hop into adventure at the library!

Can you waddle like a duck or hop like a flea?

So You Want to be a Heavy Equipment Operator

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Seats Remaining: 69
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Each week Miss Jan has scheduled a different special guest!

This week we meet the Mount Joy Borough will be here with some of their heavy equipment for families to see!

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Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 44
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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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Moving and Grooving Kids!

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music, Storytime
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Ages 3 to 6 years.  Join us for this new staff-led program, we will use research-based activities for building growing brains through musical movement with singing, stories, dancing, games...and we'll have a great time! 

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“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
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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Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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
Everyone
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
Toddlers, Children
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
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 1
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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.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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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Lego Stop Motion animation!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 10-16. Please note that this program runs for two hours, unlike our usual hour-long events. This program requires using an iPad/iPhone or Android device.

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Erick Hershey - Magic

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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With over 35 years of professional magic experience, Erick blends marvelous illusions with the charm of back-porch country livin', creating a heapin’ helping of rollicking fun for audiences of all ages!

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
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: Wii Sports Tournament

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens
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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Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
  • Wii Sports Tournament
    • Here is an opportunity to moonlight as a bowling wonder or the next golfing champion.

Well Rooted: A Genealogy Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
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Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Family history enthusiasts are invited to share research strategies, explore genealogy resources, and connect with the Adult Services librarian for help with tricky searches.

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Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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: 9
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
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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Seats Remaining: 6
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 10-12.

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

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

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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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.

I Can Cook!

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: STEM
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

No Show

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Food Truck Thursday - July 11 (5-7p)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
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 The BBQ Trough offering a selection of yummy BBQ meats and sides.

 

Paws 2 Read

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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Adventures in our National Parks

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Adults, older teens. The summer of 2024 is all about adventure! You don't have to go far to discover yours! Learn about National Park Service sites in the Mid-Atlantic region with former Lancaster County librarian Keith Greenawalt.

Lego club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
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
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
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
Event Details:

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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Lego Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
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: 28
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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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Paws 2 Read

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

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Paws 2 Read

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

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Concert: Anna Alexander Trio

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music
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Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

This is an Indoor concert. Online registration is required. The Anna Alexander Trio performs jazz music and adds a few modern songs for some flavor.

Paws 2 Read

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Children
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
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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Paws 2 Read

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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Paws 2 Read

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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