Little Steps

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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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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Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2025.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 10 week session will run September 18 - November 20.

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Accessibility

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“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not 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.

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Family Place (Birth-3yo)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES AS WE HAVE MOVED SEVERAL SESSIONS TO THURSDAY MORNINGS! THE FINAL TWO SESSIONS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY.

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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.

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

10:00am–1:30pm
Seniors
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania.

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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.

Sensory-Friendly Free Create

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Sensory-Friendly

This Free Create program is designed for adult folks with IDD & autism. We want everyone to participate with their peers, regardless of motor or communication skills. 

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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.

Online Social Security & Connect With Your Past

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:

Doran is offering two digital literacy classes in September.

They are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 10:00am - 3:00pm.

 

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
Registration Required
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) 

Backyard Storytime - Book Giveaway! Moved to Community Room

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Every family that attends will receive a free book! Please note families on the waitlist are welcome to attend the storytime without receiving a book.

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Storytime with Miss Wendy at the West Lampeter Fair

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Don't miss Fun Farm Storytime with Miss Wendy at the West Lampeter Fair!! Look for our booth in the big white tent next to L-S School district's stand!!

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Toddler Thursdays - Animal Stories

10:30am–11:00am
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:

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun.

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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.

Family Story Time w/Miss Katelyn

10:30am–11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katelyn for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

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Preschool Pals Story Time - Fall

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us as we read a fun fall story, complete a craft, and enjoy play time together.

Doors open at 10:30am for play time with our story beginning at 10:45am. 

Ages 2-4. Limit 10 children.

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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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Toddler Time @ LPL

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more ✨

Ages 1-2 · Siblings are always welcome

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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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“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

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

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not 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.

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Nature Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library ready to play and explore outside! From bugs to barnyard animals, transportation to trees, each week will have a differing theme based on the wonderful world around us.

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Accessibility

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES AS WE HAVE MOVED SEVERAL SESSIONS TO THURSDAY MORNINGS! THE FINAL TWO SESSIONS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY.

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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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2025.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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Accessibility

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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
Registration Required
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) 

Adult Crafternoons

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and crafts at the Mountville Branch library!

Whether you cross stitch or crochet, like to do adult coloring or work in mixed media — join us at the library each month to mingle, work on your proj

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by to have your blood pressure checked by a professional and receive helpful information about heart health.

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.

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.

Paws 2 Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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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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Tween Gamers Club

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.

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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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Closing

Library Closing at 4pm today!

4:00pm–7:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
Description:

We will be at the West Lampeter Community fair! Come see us there!!!

Paws 2 Read

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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Paws 2 Read

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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Paws 2 Read

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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Paws 2 Read

5:00pm–5:15pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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Paws 2 Read

5:15pm–5:30pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Please, only 1 child's name per sign-up.  Thank you.

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Adult Crafting - Every 4th Thursday

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for various crafts for adults. Vicki and Connie will take turns leading the program each month.

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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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.

Book Swap!

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

Meet your next favorite read and share your current favorite titles with other book lovers! Bring at least one book to give away and take one home in exchange.

Cancelled

Sleepy Stories

6:30pm–7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library in your pajamas! We are going to be reading different stories, taking time to talk and playing throughout. We’ll make sure you are comfy cozy sitting and listening to stories before going home to bed! Ages 2-6.