Chesterbrook Academy

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Adults
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Dress Like a Cowboy or Cowgirl Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Texas Roadhouse's Andy the Armadillo will visit storytime! 

This armadillo themed storytime is geared for children ages 2 and up. 

Children are invited to dress like a cowgirl or cowboy. 

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Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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.

Stained Glass Glue Craft

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Drop-in 10-11:30 a.m. at the library

This STEAM activity will make a colorful art material that looks bright in the light! All ages.

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Photo Consent

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Knitting club

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

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
Event Details:

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

Wee Build Free Build

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Legos, Magna Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and more building sets for creative building. Puzzles, numbers, letters & more! Drop in for a little while or stay the whole time! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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CareerLink

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

A representative from CareerLink will be in the Library to help with any needs you may have. No appointment needed.

Parachute Play

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
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.

Tiny Tales Water Play

10:15am–11:00am
Babies
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a splashing good time at summer water play!

This water play is for ages birth to 11 months.

Limit 10, registration required. Please register each infant individually. 

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

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Music & Movement: Art

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

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.  

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.

CV Daycamp

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Adults
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at CV Daycamp.

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Crafty Cards

11:00am–12:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Market Monday

12:00pm–6:00pm
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.

1,000 Books Celebration

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies, Toddlers
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re having a gala to honor the achievements of our champion readers who have completed 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! This summer we're hosting the party at a special time, when we're closed!  Ms.

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.

Food Allergies

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

Photo Consent

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

Cooking with Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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.

Food Allergies

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

Glitter Critters Science Program by LCDPR

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Glitter Critters Science Program will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 9th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 16th

Lego Free-Play Ages 5+

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Lego Free Play for children ages 5+.  

Legos will be available in the Thompson room from 1-2 pm.

Come play and use your imagination! What will you build today??

No Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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Cancelled

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters.

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.

Sing-along with Phredd

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Mountville Branch
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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.

St. Paul Camp

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

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at St. Paul Christian Early Learning Center. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Writing Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Art Camp for Teens

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet and create a cute amigurumi creation to keep! No crochet experience required. You must be available to attend all sessions to register for this event. Ages 13-18.

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

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Special Needs

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

Monday Matinee

1:00pm–3:00pm
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: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we will be watching Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes”, A drama about the awakening of painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband. 106 minutes. Rated PG-13.

Kids STEAM Camp

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

Come join us for this fun and exciting 3-day camp! Campers will dive into activities involving amusing experiments, building challenges, technology, coding and more! Be ready to learn, have fun and maybe even get a little messy!

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.

The Willows at Manor Heights- 221 Linville Dr, Mountville, PA 17554

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 and return materials.

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.

Bad Art Night

4:00pm–6:30pm
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.

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.

Cancelled

Board Games for Tweens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! 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.

CANCELED - Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

After many adventures, our Dungeons & Dragons program is coming to an end. We thank our exceptional GM Ash for volunteering their craft!

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 Movie Showing: JAWS

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Milanof-Schock
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

JAWS is turning 50! Let's celebrate!

Join us in kicking off Shark Week with a special showing a Steven Spielberg's JAWS. 

Popcorn will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own snacks and covered drinks.

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Adamstown
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Adamstown Area Library for our new monthly Book Club! Share your thoughts on that month’s book and get to know other readers in your community. All are welcome, regardless of whether you’ve finished the book. 

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Lego Block Party!

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

Registration for Lego Block Party will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 9th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 16th for res

Whip It Up Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we delve into a cookbook and explore the chef(s), the ingredients, the tastes, the culture, the fun and the camaraderie. Look for this month’s cookbook and the sign-up list behind the circulation desk. Ages 18+.

Bread Basics - Soft Pretzels

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kayla and learn how to make homemade soft pretzels. All ingredients are provided. 

Topping options provided:
- Salt
- Cinnamon & Sugar
- Pizza (cheese and pepperoni) 

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Learning Robotics With Arts and Crafts Camp session 1

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning Robotics With Arts and Crafts Camp session 1:
Mon, July 21 from 6pm-7:30pm
Lititz Community Room 
20 kids aged 10-14

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Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the c