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Touch a Tractor

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Columbia Crossing at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Join us as we welcome Star Rock Farms and learn about what farmers do and tractors. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the tractor. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Star Rock Farms and learn about what farmers do and tractors. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the tractor. 

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. 

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

Rev. War Camp

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join Revolutionary War reenactor Sam Leamer as he sets up camp on our lawn! He’ll talk about the soldiers’ lives including what they wore and what they carried and how they compare to what we wear now.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Revolutionary War reenactor Sam Leamer as he sets up camp on our lawn! He’ll talk about the soldiers’ lives including what they wore and what they carried and how they compare to what we wear now.

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

Oh, SNAP Circuits®!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

For tech-loving kids we have Snap Circuits® beginner electronics programming!  Learn fundamental physical principles such as polarity, contact, current, series vs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

For tech-loving kids we have Snap Circuits® beginner electronics programming!  Learn fundamental physical principles such as polarity, contact, current, series vs.

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 "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 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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.

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.

Family Storytime (with a special guest!)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 18 months to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Working on the Railroad (Presented by the Railroad Museum)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Everyone

Participants will be able to interact with many hands-on visual aids and artifacts, like tools, lanterns, uniform items, dining car china, and ticket punches, to explore the various jobs in railroading.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Participants will be able to interact with many hands-on visual aids and artifacts, like tools, lanterns, uniform items, dining car china, and ticket punches, to explore the various jobs in railroading.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

 

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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.

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.

Loose Parts Lab

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for a fun, interactive program where learning is driven by exploration, curiosity and the freedom to build and create without limits.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program where learning is driven by exploration, curiosity and the freedom to build and create without limits.

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.

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 "Toddlers" group.
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Pajama Storytime @ Musser Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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 "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Colors

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us this month for storytime to learn about the wonderful colors we find in our world.

For ages 1-3 and siblings. No registration required! 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us this month for storytime to learn about the wonderful colors we find in our world.

For ages 1-3 and siblings. No registration 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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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

Creation Station

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading with Sasha

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MJY Grissinger Board Room at Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Children

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.

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

Sing-along with Phredd

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

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

Mini Chef Creations

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

We thank Giant Stores for providing this free educational program at no cost to the library.

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for providing this free educational program at no cost to the library.

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Registration is required.

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

Photo Consent

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