Meadow Ridge at Willow Valley - 925 Willow Lakes Dr, Willow St, PA 17584

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

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Meadow Ridge location, right outside the library area.

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. 

Little Steps - Babies

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

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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. 

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 19 - November 21.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!!

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Adamstown
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.

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. 

Baby Mania AM Session

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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) 

Toddler Thursdays: Feathered Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month as we explore the lives of birds.

For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration 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.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Native American Games with Lancaster Parks & Rec

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Games were just as important to Native American children as they are today. Explore and play the games they played while learning about their culture, survival, and the fun they had.

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.

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler 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.

Photo Consent

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

The Glen at Willow Valley - 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

10:45am - 11:45am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Glen community. 

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. 

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Adamstown
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.

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. 

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 (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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. 

Baby Mania PM Session

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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)

Newcomers & Neighbors Book Club - closed to new members

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Full and closed to new members

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
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.

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.

Homeschool Spanish Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Homeschool Spanish is 6 Thursdays of basic conversational Spanish for kids 7 and older. Children must be able to read and write for this class.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

BYOB Book Club - closed to new members

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

For more information contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
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!

Crafternoon

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets closer.

 

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. 

Special Needs

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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. 

Trivia for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? We’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia! Various topics will be covered like science, history, video games, etc.

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.

Tween Gamers: Mario Kart

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10-12.

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.

Willow Run - 26 Utley Pl, Willow Street, PA 17584

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
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.

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.

I Can Cook! Cooking for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple, but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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

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.

Thursday Night Writers Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join a community of prospective authors!

No matter what your favorite genre is or if you have experience or not, join us through the months of October and November to flex your writing skills.

We'll spend October collaborating

Noveltea Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The words Noveltea Book Club next to a stack of four books with a cup of tea on top

S.T.E.M Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Registration Open
Required
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Photo Consent

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

The Petroglyphs of Uncharted Lancaster

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join Adam Zurn, founder of Uncharted Lancaster, as he recounts his expeditions down the lower Susquehanna to explore the mysterious Native American petroglyphs hidden on the ancient river at Safe Harbor.

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.

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.

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. 

ASL Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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.

Milanof-Schock Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board of Milanof-Schock Library meets the third Thursday evening of every month. The public is welcome.

The Board does not meet in December.