Young at Heart

9:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

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.

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages birth to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

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. 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sun and clouds on a light blue background with the words Toddler Time in the foreground

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. 

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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. 

Experiments with Light and Color with Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come investigate the fascinating world of light and color. Participants will enjoy learning using science equipment such as prisms, prism glasses, slinkies, blacklights and more. Be prepared to be ‘wowed’ by light color!

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.

Special Needs

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

Pinochle Party

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:30 p.m. Seniors.

Tea and Crafts for Tweens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come hang out, drink some tea and make a cute craft! 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.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice.

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.

Special Needs

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

Crafts and Conversation!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?

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.

Food Allergies

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

Kids Gardening Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

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.

Hunt a Killer: Teen Detectives

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Work together to solve the murder of an actress who disappeared long ago. This program will be using the Hunt a Killer: Curtain Call set. Each week we will solve a new episode. Full of challenging puzzles you will work together to solve!

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.

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.

Fashion Design Camp for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get ready to design your own mini-sized outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. We will have fun challenges and fashion themed games to mix things up a little! 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.

Adult Game Night

5:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves board games but don't have anyone to play them with? Come to the Library the first and third Wednesdays of every month for a couple hours of casual competition...a variety games are available. No need to register.

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

Special Needs

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

Youth Chess Camp

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Quarryville
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 7-15.

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.

Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your appetite and a dish to share to Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club!

  • Each month, we will display the chosen cookbook at the Lancaster City Branch circulation desk.
  • Register by adding your name

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

Pajama Storytime @ Musser Park

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Easy Writer Writing Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Attention passionate writers of all levels - beginners to published. Our writer's circle club for adults gathers the third Wednesday of each month @ 6:30pm. As this is a club, registration is not required (nor is a Library card) ...

Toastmasters International

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Afraid of public speaking?  Looking to improve your communication skills at work?  Come join us as we improve our speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  The Conestoga Toastmasters Club meets the first

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.

Genealogy Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Come learn how to navigate your family tree.

No registration needed.