LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

Chesterbrook Academy

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Adults
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Adults
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Registration Required
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 15 - November 17.

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.

Photo Consent

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Fall Play & Learn

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Activities, playtime, and storytime for families with children ages 0-5.  

This is a bilingual Spanish and English program presented by CAP.

Preschool Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to Story Hour with Kier! We will have a different Autumn theme each week with coordinating stories, occasional snacks, songs and opportunities for art!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Knitting club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Parachute Play

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

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Preschool Storytime

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

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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Tiny Tales Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Please register. 

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.

Photo Consent

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Music & Movement - CANCELLED

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Mahjong Masters

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All experienced (playing for at least one year with no help) players are welcome to join us for fast-paced games of American Mahjong. All players must have a 2025 card to play. Ages 18+.

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026. Children will attend this program independently.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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Market Monday - NEW TIME!

12:00pm–4:30pm
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.

Google Workspace: Forms

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to create your own online form to gather information? This class will cover how to utilize this free service to create forms, share them out, and gather the information you receive. Participants should already have a Google account.

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.

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.

Readers’ Roundtable Discussion: Bookworms Unlimited

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion about What we Read?, Why we Read?, and more! 

Golden Triangle Apartments - 72 Roosevelt Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17601

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Golden Triangle Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

I Can Cook!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
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Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy board games? Looking for someone to play a game with? Bring your favorite board game or enjoy one of ours for an evening of friendly competition.

Cancelled

Oh Captain, My Captain! for Tweens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh Captain, My Captain! is a short form worldbuilding role-playing game (RPG) that explores heroism and the complicated relationships we have with people we admire.

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

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.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as stages, risk factors, current research, and treatments available to address some symptoms.

This session will be facilitated by The Alzheimer's Associati

Math Homework Assistance with Robyn

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

She is available to assist with elementary math through Algebra 2. 

Mah-Jongg

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first Monday of the month. This is a great opportunity to learn to play!

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.

Photo Consent

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Pajama Storytime

6:15pm–7:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
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Registration Required
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Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Throw on your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11 · Space is limited, registration is recommended

Cooks & Books: Low & Slow Showdown

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month features a discussion of Slow Cookers vs Instant Pots! What's your favorite method of low and slow cooking? What appliance could you not live without?

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