Summer Sun Reading Fun Book Event!

9:00am–8:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Everyone
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Kick off your summer reading with the Summer Sun Reading Fun book event!

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

9:15am–10:15am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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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.

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Accessibility

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Book Buddies

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: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

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Pollinator Storytime - "It Starts with a Bee"

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Pollinator Week 2025 is June 16–22, and we can celebrate Pollinator Week all summer!!. Join us for a Special Storytime!

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Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities as well as exciting play times throughout. Ages 2-4.

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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.

Late Arrival

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No Show

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Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am–10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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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.

Late Arrival

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Pollinator Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
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Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Outer Room of the Kreider Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

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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.

Late Arrival

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Patio Play on the Discovery Patio

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!

Appropriate for ages 2-7 years.

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Readers Theater

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a fun program for kids who love the spotlight or those who need a little practice in front of an audience. Miss Jan creates fun readers theater pieces that the students perform in front of their families at the end of the program.

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Learn About Telehealth and Online Social Security

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Doran is offering two new digital literacy classes in June! Both classes are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 10:00am. Please contact Doran directly to register for a one-on-one session.

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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Accessibility

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Preschool Storytime - Colors

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us this month for storytime to learn about the wonderful colors we find in our world.

For ages 4-6 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.

Special Needs

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

Phredd Ukulele One Man Band

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Closed
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Offsite Event
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun, interactive, educational fun with Phredd – Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy!

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Accessibility

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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Workin' on the Railroad with the Railroad Museum of PA

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Workin' on the Railroad presented by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 4th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents

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

10:45am–11:45am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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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. 

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Accessibility

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Lunch Bunch

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids can bring their lunch and the book they are reading and meet a mystery guest from the community. Ask questions to see what the guest does for a living. (Ages 8+; must register)

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Adult Coloring Program

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Pink background with multiple colored pencils pointing left toward words: Adult Color

Duplo Free Play

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Mahjong Club

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

Baby Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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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

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Preschool Art Camp

1:00pm–1:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library and get creative with us during this 3-day art camp for preschoolers! We will explore different art mediums and styles all while having fun and making our own masterpieces.

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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.

No Show

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Coding for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for coding with friends! Your child can code, regardless of experience level!

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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.

Coterie Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Coterie Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 1pm-2pm

Coterie Book Group 2024-2025 Titles:

9/17 This Other Eden by Paul Harding

10/15 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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Accessibility

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Next Generation Senior Center - 184 S Lime St, Quarryville, PA 17566

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Next Generation Senior 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

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Tween Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out at the Library! We will have board games and coloring available. Feel free to bring things like Pokémon cards, sketching supplies or other small activities to work on as we hang out together! Ages 10-12. 

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Computer... Help!

1:15pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

Blanketeers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Tech Help with Bella!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with technology? Drop in on Tuesday afternoons to get assistance from Bella, a local young adult in our community who has offered her time and talent.

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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.

Kids Art Camp

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make cool art and get creative with us during this 3-day art camp for kids! We will explore different art mediums and styles all while having fun and making our own masterpieces.

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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.

No Show

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Crafty Kids

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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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.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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 13-18. 

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community.

The Bibliomaniacs Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Bibliomaniacs Book Club as they meet to discuss Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.

The Willows at Landisville - 611 Caroline Ct, Landisville, PA 17538

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

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.

Intro to Computers: Part 2

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

This class will give an overview of the hardware on a computer as well as basic applications most people use. Practice using internet browsers and navigating the internet.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy board games? Looking for someone to play a game with? Bring your favorite board game or enjoy one of ours for an evening of friendly competition.

Family Book Bingo

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

Miss Jan's BINGO is an interactive program with themed rounds. So much fun!! Guess what we have for prizes - BOOKS of course!!

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Oh Captain, My Captain! for Tweens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh Captain, My Captain! is a short form world-building role-playing game (RPG) that explores heroism and the complicated relationships we have with people we admire.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Summer Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Summer Chess Club will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 4th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, June 11th for residents o

Yoga at the Library!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this 6 week yoga session with Kelly Osborne! All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or bath towel, a hand towel, and water bottle.

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

Jane Austen Society

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come discuss all things Jane Austen and the Regency Period, while enjoying tea and sweets. No registration needed.