Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
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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Family Story Time

9:30am–10:15am
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, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
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Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout 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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Landisville Apartments - 180 Elizabeth St, Landisville, PA 17583

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Landisville Apartments. 

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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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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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
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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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Toddler Time

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
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Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the Library for Story Times with Kier! Each week we will focus on a different aspect of Autumn. We will read 2-3 books matching our theme and make a corresponding project to take home!

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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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No Show

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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with

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
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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.)

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Ages 0-11 months · Walk-ins welcome!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or teddy bear so they can participate).

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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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Preschool Storytime

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
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Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. 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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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 16 - November 18.

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Accessibility

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Family Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
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, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
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Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout 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

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.

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Walk-ins are welcome! 

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Robotics with Edison with Lancaster Science Factory

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
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Meet Edison, a robot you can program with just a scan!

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Preschool Party

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1290 River Rd, Marietta, PA 17547

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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This stop is for adults and members of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

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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Toddler Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
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 16 - November 18.

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Accessibility

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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.

Mahjong Club

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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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+.

Baby Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Ages 0-11 months · Walk-ins welcome!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or teddy bear so they can participate).

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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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Indoor Recess! - Educational Games & Activities for Preschool/Elementary Homeschool Families

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
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Typing for Homeschoolers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
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Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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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
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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!

St. John's Herr -200 Luther Ln, Columbia, PA 17512

1:45pm–2:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at St. John's Herr. 

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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Blanketeers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

St. Anne's Retirement Community, Main Building - 3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512

3:15pm–3:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at St. Anne's Retirement Community. 

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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Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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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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St. Anne's Retirement Community, Merlini Building - 100 Merlini Dr., Columbia, PA 17512

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at St Anne's Retirement Community. 

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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Meet Graphic Novel History Author Jason Landsel!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration is preferred, drop ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Canva 101

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be covering basic features of Canva, how to start a project, access premade templates, add text, images, graphics and more! At the end of class you will have made your first flyer in Canva!

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Short Story Discussion Group

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month as we read and discuss works in the Short Story genre! From classic to contemporary, we’ll cover a variety of authors and stories to help us explore well-known works and introduce us to new favorites.

Little Steps

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime 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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Read or Die: In-Person Book Discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Event Details:

To read is to live! This month we will be reading and discussing “All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby. Ages 18+.