Summer Art Club (July)

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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Summer Art Club July   Ages 6-12
Art teacher, Miss Angie will share the book "Mixed: A Colorful Story," by Arree Chung. We will learn about the relaxing process of creating Mandala.

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Toddler Painting with Cars & Trucks

10:00am–11:30am
Toddlers
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

 

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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

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
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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.

Book Babies AM Session

10:15am–11:00am
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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Book Babies is 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 - Shapes

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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Join us in the month of July as we explore the shapes we see in the world around us!

For ages birth-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.

Special Needs

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Chalk the Walk

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

Color Quest with Lancaster Science Factory

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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This program is designed specifically to go along with our Summer Reading program! Geared for grade 3-8, the Lancaster Science Factory will rotate youth through stations such as salt painting, color mixing trays, and shadow boxes.

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So You Want to be a Fish and Game Commissioner

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Fish & Game Commissioner Dave Eichler will talk about the responsibilities of a fish and game commissioner. Hopefully he will bring his boat and other props associated with his job! (Family)

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Toddler Time @ Musser Park

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
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Offsite Event
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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Creation Station

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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Event Details:

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

Know Thy Shelf! Teen and Tween 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
Registration Required
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Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided.

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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

The Importance of Bees with Penn State Master Gardeners

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime, Summer Reading
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Join us for a special storytime event that promotes environmental awareness and community stewardship!

Food Trucks (Lunch): Traveling J's and Mocha Motion

11:30am–1:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Traveling J's Middle Eastern Cuisine was a hit last month, and he'll be back for lunch this time! Check out his FB page.

Book Babies PM Session

1:00pm–1:45pm
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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Book Babies is 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) 

Raven Ridge Wildlife Program

1:00pm–2:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center presents a one-hour program with a little bit of everything from PA reptiles to mammals and birds of prey.

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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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Special Needs

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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 group is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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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.

STEAM Sneakerheadz™ Workshop: Sneaker Cleaner/Freshener

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
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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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Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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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.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Special Needs

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Marietta Senior Apartments- 607 E Market St, Marietta, PA 17547

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 at Marietta Senior Apartments

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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Ninja Training Academy for kids

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
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Event Details:

Sneak on over to the Library for an afternoon of Ninja training adventures. Our training will begin with a quick story and then kids will be challenged to use strength, agility and their wits to conquer each skill building activity!

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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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Cancelled

Splash Day!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
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Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activities planned out and the sprinkler available!

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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.

No Show

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Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm–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:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Puzzle Swap & Play

2:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
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Wondering what to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them!

Come refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones with a new-to-you puzzle.

Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm!

Please remember to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy. We don't want you to ruin your new favorite shirt!

 

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Accessibility

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Special Needs

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Anime After School!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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Accessibility

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

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

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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.

LCCL After School Alliance

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Fashion Design Camp for Tweens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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FOOD TRUCK (Dinner) - Spud Muffin

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
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Spud Muffin will be at the Library with their savory dinner offerings. 

Open Play

5:00pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, 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.

Adulting 101: What's Cookin'?

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The fourth session in this 5-part series will give teens the confidence to cook some basic things for themselves. Executive Chef Jeremy Pombo will teach teens how to make chicken birria tacos.

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Noveltea Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
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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

Innovation Train Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead

6:00pm–7:15pm
Everyone
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!  STEAM allows children to be problem solvers, creators, inventors, innovators, collaborators, experimenters, and critical thinkers!  

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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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Mobile Massage at the Library!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fundraiser, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are welcoming a local mobile chair masseuse who is offering 20 minute chair massages to adults.  Donations ($20 suggested) are appreciated and will be shared with our library.

Box of Light - Rand Whipple

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This show mixes chemical reactions, solutions, molecules, and phase changes with a good sense of humor and presents the concoction with a lot of help from the audience. 

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Milanof-Schock Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
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 June or December.

Late Night at the Library

6:30pm–9:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
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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 after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so Laser tag doesn’t happen at every session!

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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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