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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Seats Remaining: 10
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Join us for our Book Club that happens monthly on the 1st Thursday at 9:30am. This month is Sooley by John Grisham ... We discuss the book on this date, so it's good to have already read it.

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Accessibility

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Youth Duct Tape Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a duct tape flower pen. All materials will be provided.

Geared for youth ages 9 and up.

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“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
Event Details:

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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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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Tammi Hessen

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart? We believe that there are rhythms to express, join in and play together inside us and all around us.

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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.

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

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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Seats Remaining: 3
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.

United Zion Retirement Community - 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543

10:15am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at United Zion Retirement Community. 

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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Toddler Thursday - Exercise/ Movement

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
Event Details:

Get moving with storytime at the library! For ages 0-3 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.

Animal Olympics with Lancaster Parks & Rec

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Columbia
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Offsite Event
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Be a part of the Animal Olympics! Participants will be challenged with the same physical prowess as creatures in the animal kingdom: jumping, running, breath holding and even the sloth crawl.

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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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So You Want to be a Handbell Player

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 139
Event Details:

This week families can meet learn about what it's like to play the handbells.

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Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the LANCASTER CITY BRANCH for Toddler Time!

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more ✨

Age

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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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“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
Event Details:

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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CANCELLED-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
Event Details:

This program has been cancelled. Please register for the Friday session starting July 19th. Thank you for your understanding!

Tween/Teen Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided.

Our library just received a generous grant from Dollar General that will provide our youth with Summer Reading gift books for finishers!

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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

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 the BBQ Trough and Cupcakes by Casey.

 

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
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!

Neffsville Cottages - 6 Terrace Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Neffsville Cottages. 

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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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
Event Details:

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.

Summer Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We will be discussing “The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy” by Jeanne Birdsall. Please read chapters 1-10 before July 18 and chapters 11-18 before August 1. Ages 10-14.

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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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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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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.

Neffsville Nursing - 2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

1:45pm - 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 Neffsville 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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Accessibility

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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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Accessibility

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Brunswick Farm Apartments - 359 Hampden Dr, 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, stopped within Brunswick Farm Apartments near the community center.

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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I Survived!

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us in an epic journey to the past in this exciting event based on the “I Survived” book series. Will we travel back to ride on the Titanic?

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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

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.

Meet & Greet Sasha, our New Reading Buddy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading Buddy - A Literacy Program
There are studies that show the beneficial aspects of children reading to dogs, including: 
• Increased motivation to read independently
• Increased self-confidence and self-esteem

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Journaling Workshop: Time: Tyrant or Treasure: 11 Steps to Embracing Life in All its Messiness

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
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Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This month's movie is: Kung Fu Panda 4

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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.

Food Allergies

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