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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

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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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Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am–10:30am

Toddlers, Children

Strasburg-Heisler

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Library: Strasburg-Heisler

Age Group: Toddlers, Children

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Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!! This class is a Library favorite!!

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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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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

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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.

Digital Literacy Classes

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

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Event Details:

Digital Literacy Classes: Computer Lab, LinkedIn, and How to Spot a Scam

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

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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)

Toddler Thursdays - CANCELLED

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. For ages 0-3 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.

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

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Event Details:

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

October 1&2-mermaids
October 8&9-dragons
October 15&16-monsters
October 22&23-witches
October 29&30-ghosts

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Toddler Time

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.

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.

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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

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.

Photo Consent

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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

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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)

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.

Music & Movement, Together!

2:00pm–2:45pm

Babies, Toddlers, Children

Ephrata

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Library: Ephrata

Room: EPH Story Room

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness

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Event Details:

We will be hosting a Music Together class from the Popovsky Performing Arts Center, lead by the owner, Christyn Rutter and assisted by Kier! Come to the Library ready to make sound and have fun! Ages 2-6.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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CLOSING @ 4pm TODAY! Strasburg Halloween parade!

4:00pm–7:00pm

Everyone

Strasburg-Heisler

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Library: Strasburg-Heisler

Age Group: Everyone

Teen Murder Mystery

5:00pm–8:00pm

Teens

Ephrata

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Library: Ephrata

Room: EPH Multipurpose Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

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Event Details:

You are enjoying a party when a body is discovered. Murder! The killer is in the room with you. Play a key role in a murder mystery and see if you can figure out who the killer is…before you’re next! Dinner will be provided.

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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.

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Program Type: Fundraiser, Health & Wellness

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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.

Special Movie Showing: Ghostbusters (1984)

6:00pm–8:00pm

Everyone

Milanof-Schock

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Library: Milanof-Schock

Room: MJY Engle Room Large

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie & Film

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Event Details:

Who ya gonna call?

Story Time Trick or Treat Trail - Wave #10

6:15pm–6:45pm

Toddlers, Children

Manheim Township

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Library: Manheim Township

Age Group: Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytime

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Trick or Treat Trail
Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure! Join us for our Trick or Treat Trail and enjoy a fun, safe way to collect treats while exploring our library.

ASL Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm

Toddlers, Children

Lancaster

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Library: Lancaster

Room: LPL Program Room A + B

Age Group: Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Community, Storytime

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ASL Storytime is back!

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

Walk-ins 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.