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Ed Klein Cartoon Drawing

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Instructions on the basics of cartooning so you can caricature the world around you, create original cartoons, and draw your favorite characters. Ed Klein has d...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Instructions on the basics of cartooning so you can caricature the world around you, create original cartoons, and draw your favorite characters. Ed Klein has drawn for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros.

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Zooming In! Exploring with Microscopes

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.   Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnificati...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.  

Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnification settings to observe various specimens.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Participants will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon charact...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Participants will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Space Initiative

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours.&...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an advisor fro

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together. Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft. *Be sure to indicate if you are a rea...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spy Camp

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more! Age...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen SummerZine

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MTP Morgan Center BC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for another summer of writing and sharing your creative projects with Lancaster County teens and PA authors! You may join us live at Manheim Township Public Library AND via...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Join us for another summer of writing and sharing your creative projects with Lancaster County teens and PA authors! You may join us live at Manheim Township Public Library AND via zoom!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more! Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your ow...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Manheim Township High School Chess Team is hosting a summer chess group at the Manheim Township Public Library! All skill levels are welcome to come to learn chess and improve ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Manheim Township High School Chess Team is hosting a summer chess group at the Manheim Township Public Library! All skill levels are welcome to come to learn chess and improve their game.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spy Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more! Age...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cartooning Made Easy- Ed Klein

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Cartooning Made Easy!! Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning.  They will learn to create caricatures of the world around them, create original cartoons, a...

Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cartooning Made Easy!!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spellbinding Adventure

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Harry Potter series contains some of the greatest, most imaginative adventures in literature. Come participate in a celebration of Harry Potter adventures, learning the ins and...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Harry Potter series contains some of the greatest, most imaginative adventures in literature. Come participate in a celebration of Harry Potter adventures, learning the ins and outs of owls and creating your own mythical creature. 

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spy Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more! Age...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Video Gaming: Band Hero and Just Dance 2020

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a day of music-based games. Take your place center stage as a member of a rock band in the game Band Hero, with your choice of being a guitar player, drummer, or lead s...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a day of music-based games. Take your place center stage as a member of a rock band in the game Band Hero, with your choice of being a guitar player, drummer, or lead singer.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime After School!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture. 🎥 The last Thursday of the ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
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 10-12.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 10-12.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Down By The Station: Railroad Stations and Terminals!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and older interested teens. Whether grand or small, railroad stations were, and in some cases continue to be the life blood of towns and cities. During the heyday of rail...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Adults and older interested teens.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Brave young Jack climbs a mysterious beanstalk to stop the Ogre's antics.  The lad grabs the harp, the hen, and a bag of silver coins, escaping down the beanstalk.  When ...

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Brave young Jack climbs a mysterious beanstalk to stop the Ogre's antics.  The lad grabs the harp, the hen, and a bag of silver coins, escaping down the beanstalk.  When the Ogre tries to follow there is a surprisingly happy ending for a

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ryan The Bug Man: Let’s Take an Insect Adventure!

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ryan “The BugMan” will show the audience 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world. Meanwhile, he’ll be relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took whi...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Ryan “The BugMan” will show the audience 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world. Meanwhile, he’ll be relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for many of those same creatures.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pancakes and Poetry @ Teen Central

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

This event will be held at Teen Central in collaboration with Manheim Community Library. Eat some pancakes, while you challenge and flex your word abilities. There will be many sta...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This event will be held at Teen Central in collaboration with Manheim Community Library. Eat some pancakes, while you challenge and flex your word abilities.

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

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Coloring for Tweens

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Do you like coloring? Or maybe you need to relax a little? Come hang out at the library while working on some fun coloring pages! Ages 10-12.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you like coloring? Or maybe you need to relax a little? Come hang out at the library while working on some fun coloring pages! Ages 10-12.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters....

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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.

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Tweens

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! Ages 10-12.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! Ages 10-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Lego Block Party!

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

The LEGO Block Party at the library is a fun and creative program where children ages 8-12 come together to build various creations using LEGO bricks. Participants often have the o...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

The LEGO Block Party at the library is a fun and creative program where children ages 8-12 come together to build various creations using LEGO bricks.