Book Babies

9:00am–9:45am
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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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) 

Go Club!

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Room: SBG Thompson Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
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Go is a game with just a few simple rules that is fun for all ages. 

Rich with 3,000 years of tradition, Go is a modern game that develops strategic and spatial thinking. 

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Craft Fair

9:00am–1:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come explore a variety of crafts, including jewelry, art, many kinds of needlecrafts, and more! This is a great place to find unique, handmade items for Christmas gifts.

Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
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Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

Family Story Time - Cows

10:00am–11:00am
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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Join Miss Alyssa & Miss Katelyn for a fun cow-themed story time of songs, stories, and a craft! 
And help us celebrate the calf that the Library "adopted" as part of Discover Dairy's "Adopt a Cow" program.

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Health Insurance Q&A Table

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have questions about health insurance?

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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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

The Friends of ELANCO Library Puzzle and Game Sale!

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Support our library and stock up on puzzles and games for indoor family fun! A selection of books will also be available for sale. 

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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.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:30am–10:45am
Children
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
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Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is requ

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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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Kid's Cafe

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will combine dramatic play, peer engagement and restaurant etiquette. We will be making hot chocolate, reading stories and creating some art during this cozy story hour!

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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.

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
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.

Cancelled

Teen Savings Workshop: Save Smart, Build Wealth

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Finance
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Teen Savings Workshop - Save Smart, Build Wealth.

Join us to start building your future one dollar at a time! Discover tips on effective saving habits. 

Ages 13-17, with their caregiver. 

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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.

Teen Sleuths: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Your dear friend, Nancy Drew, needs your help. Upon investigating potential poisonings at the Magnolia Gardens, Nancy soon finds herself the victim.

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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Threading the Eye of the Needle: A B-17 Tail Gunner's Journey

1:30pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
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Step into the painted memories of Edward Thompson Cunliffe, a WWII B-17 tail gunner and POW at Stalag XVII. Through vivid brushstrokes, his story of survival, courage, and return comes to life.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Adults

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs.

Blue Jeans & High Heels Dinner and Auction

4:00pm–9:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
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Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fundraiser
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Join the Friends of the Adamstown Area Library at The Village Haus in Stoudtburg Village for an evening of delicious food and fun to benefit the library.