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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Meadow Ridge location, right outside the library area.

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Friends Book Sale

9:30am–7:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

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Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities as well as exciting play times throughout. Ages 2-4.

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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

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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special time 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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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.

Late Arrival

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Family Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Break-out Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Outer Room of the Kreider Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

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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

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This event is in the "Babies" group
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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
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

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LinkedIn & Unbox Your New Tech

10:00am–3:00pm
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:

Digital Literacy Classes: Linked In and Let’s Unbox Your New Technology

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Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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Preschool Storytime - Transportation

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
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in August as we explore all the ways we get around through stories and play!

For ages 4-6 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

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

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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Glen community. 

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Accessibility

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Preschool Party

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
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Registration Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adult Coloring Program

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Pink background with multiple colored pencils pointing left toward words: Adult Color

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Duplo Free Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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Mahjong Club

12:30pm–2:30pm
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: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Find the Name Brand

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your taste buds to the test. Can you figure out which of the items is the name brand item? Ages 12-18. 

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

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No Show

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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Next Generation Senior Center. 

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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Computer... Help!

1:15pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

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Outdoor Games for Kids

1:30pm–2:15pm
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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and get moving with Mallory outside at the Library! We will play some classic active games, such as freeze tag, red light, green light and more! Ages 5-9. 

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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

Am I the Bad Guy?

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for dramatic readings of stories found online. Was the writer in the right or in the wrong? Let’s decide. Ages 13-18.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Blanketeers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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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 for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

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Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Pokémon GO Club - cancelled

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Teen Pokémon GO Club will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 30th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, August 6th f

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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

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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Bracelet Making for Tweens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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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:

Make your own beaded bracelets! Ages 10-12. 

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Adult LEGO Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGOs aren’t just for kids! 

Drop in for an evening of LEGO fun and creativity with fellow grownups. LEGOs and building prompts will be provided. 

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Ages 18+

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bread Basics - Peach Cinnamon Rolls

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kayla and learn how to make homemade peach cinnamon rolls. Participants will take home a pan of peach cinnamon rolls ready to bake.

All ingredients provided.

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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

Late Arrival

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No Show

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This event is in the "Children" group
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Family Movie Night SPECIAL TIME!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for one more FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This week we'll be showing Shrek (2001).

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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.

Food Allergies

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

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Jane Austen Society

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come discuss all things Jane Austen and the Regency Period, while enjoying tea and sweets. No registration needed.