National Book Lover's Day

All Day
Everyone
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
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Stop by the Library between 9am-1pm and check out our Staff Picks or register for one of our Author Visits this month to celebrate National Book Lovers Day!

Book Babies

9:00am–9:45am
Babies
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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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) 

Go Club!

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Room: SBG Thompson Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
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Go is a game with just a few simple rules that is fun for all ages. 

Rich with 3,000 years of tradition, Go is a modern game that develops strategic and spatial thinking. 

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Joyful Stitchers

9:15am–12:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

 

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Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
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Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

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, Summer Reading
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Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session 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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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.

Bubble Day

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
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We'll have lots of wands and bubble solution for families to make their own bubbles, and we'll have our bubble machine going for extra bubble fun! This is an outside only program, so it the weather is bad, there will not be a program.

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Teddy Bear Picnic

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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Have an imaginary picnic with your teddy bear!  

Sit on picnic blankets while you listen to stories, do some teddy bear activities, then make some teddy bear crafts.  

All registered children receive a free teddy bear 🐻

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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.

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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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.

Food Allergies

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

Rethinking Fall Gardening and Cleanup

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
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Raking out flower beds, cutting back stems, and cleaning out all the way down to the mulch often feels therapeutic after a long, hot summer. When we're finished, the garden looks tidy, and everything is back in its place.

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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Drop-in program. No registration required.

Cancelled

Dungeons & Dragons - Junior: Ages 10-15

12:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Gaming
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Join us for our new junior (10-15) Dungeons and Dragons group. The group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12-4pm. Connor, one of our Library Assistants, will be your Dungeon Master. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome!

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join Miss Jan and artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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Beginning Origami Workshop with Kerrin Barelli

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Origami has long been recognized for its ability to enhance concentration, reduce stress, foster creativity, and improve problem-solving skills!