LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies
Strasburg-Heisler
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 1 year. 

Little Ducklings is a fun interactive program designed for parents or caregivers and their babies.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 10 week session will run September 16 - November 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Baby Storytime

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

Babies from birth to 17 months (with parent or other caring adult) will enjoy songs, action rhymes, simple stories, and playtime while building early literacy skills.

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.

Tiny Tales Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Columbia
Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to age 2. 

 

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Fall Play & Learn Series

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Play and Learn flyer

Knitting club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

Parachute Play

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 9 week session will run September 16 - November 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Market Monday

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

Drop-in program. No registration is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 to 7 years old)

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for October is: Small Great Things byJodi Picoult.

Letting Off STEAM: Pumpkins and Potions

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all mad scientists, young witches and wizards, too, to come help us make a Halloween brew or two! Fun we will have, pumpkins will ooze and we promise this is one invitation you don’t want to lose! Ages 6-9.

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.

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.

Intro to Computers: Part 4

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We will be discussing operating systems, an overview of the desktop, and different terms you will be hearing as you go forward in your technology journey! A Q & A will end this session. Ages 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Sound Healing: An Introduction

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Please note this is a repeat of a program offered in June 2024 and is being offered again due to demand.  This session is being offered for individuals who were not able to attend the first offering in June.

Mah-Jongg Group

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
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.

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

Read & Escape: Virtual Book Discussion

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Read exciting new books! Join us online for a book discussion of “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston. A link to this virtual program will be emailed to participants after registration. Ages 18+.

Library Board meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Everyone