Color Quest! For Older Kids and Teens

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
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Ages 5-14 (under 8 must be accompanied by caregiver)

Color your world with science! Your child will explore several stations that connect art with scientific principles including art projects they will take home!

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Late Arrival

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Toddler Magnet Painting

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:

 

Drop-in 10-11:30 a.m. at the library. Enjoy making a masterpiece as you discover what magically happens when science and art are wrapped up in one.  

 

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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.

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

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.

Drum for FUN! with Tammi Hessen

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
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Drum for Fun!   Ages 6+
Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart? We believe that there are rhythms to express, join in, and play together inside us and all around us.

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Harry Potter: Care of Magical Creatures 101

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

Registration for Harry Potter: Care of Magical Creatures 101 will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 23rd for reside

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Live Steam Demonstration

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, 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.

So You Want to be an Animal Rescuer

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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Event Details:

A person from Raven's Ridge Wildlife Rescue will be here to talk about what it's like tending to injured wildlife. Check out their Face Book Page. (Family)

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Toddler Time INSIDE

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
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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Touch a Truck: Fire Truck!

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Columbia
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Offsite Event
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Learn about what our firefighters do, the gear they wear, and explore the fire truck!

Part of our 2025 Summer Reading program series. 

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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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Creation Station

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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
Event Details:

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided.

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

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (1st Session)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (1st Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

Cancelled - Book Babies AM/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
Event Details:

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) 

Pokémon TCG Meetup

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

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14. 

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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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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: DIY Candles

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, 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.

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Photo Consent

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Harry Potter Birthday Bash (2nd Session)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (2nd Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

Harry Potter Birthday Bash (3rd Session)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (3rd Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

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
Registration Required
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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BYOB Book Club - closed to new members

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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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

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone’s favorite wizard on his birthday! Come dressed to represent your house, learn how to make your own butter beer, take a chance with Berty Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and play a playful version of Quidditch.

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

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Harry Potter Birthday Bash (4th Session)

2:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Harry Potter Birthday Bash (4th Session) will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 16th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, J

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

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.

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Tween Gamers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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

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Young Writers' Program

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

Hybrid program-please register.  Entering grades K through 5. 

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

Movement and Mindfulness with Amber Shay

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some techniques to help the family relax and unwind. Certified yoga instructor Amber Shay will also talk about how to stay healthy with your mind and body by doing basic poses and calming techniques. (Ages 7+)

 

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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.