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Dungeons and Dragons Adventure Club for Kids (Ages 9-12 only)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all young adventurers ages 9 to 12! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where your imagination sets the course. Together, we’ll learn ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Calling all young adventurers ages 9 to 12! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where your imagination sets the course.

Art supplies on yellow background.

Be an Artist

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork using their art and style as our inspiration!

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.

lego block party

LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design. Registr...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.

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.

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiverCome sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play a...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!!

It's Story Time

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
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.  Please note: There will be no storytimes...

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. 

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages birth to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome.  A time just for little ones and their special grown-ups!  We’ll build literacy skills while h...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages birth 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.

Storytime for Ages 3-5

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 with a CaregiverReading to young children is an important part of early child development and preparation for school. In Library Storytime, children...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 with a Caregiver

Preschool Party

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welc...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

It's Story Time

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
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. Please note: There will be no storytimes on We...

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. 

Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

Kids in hammock pretending to be pirates.

Dramatic Play Hour

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time. This engaging playtime...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time.

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.

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiverCome sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play a...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!!

Toddler Thursdays

Toddler Thursdays: Winter

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required.

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

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season!

For ages 0-3 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.

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Feeding the Winter Birds

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Winter is a great time to feed the birds in your own backyard. This program will teach you how to identify the bird and how to choose the best food for each species. Participants w...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Winter is a great time to feed the birds in your own backyard. This program will teach you how to identify the bird and how to choose the best food for each species. Participants will make a bird feeder to take home with them.

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.

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.

Homeschool Spanish Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool Spanish is 6 Thursdays of basic conversational Spanish for kids 7 and older. Children must be able to read and write for this class. This class will be taught by Senorit...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Homeschool Spanish is 6 Thursdays of basic conversational Spanish for kids 7 and older. Children must be able to read and write for this class.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

Special Editions “Night Before Christmas” Readings

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an eventful evening of some fun versions of this beloved story. The Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas will be read by local Bryan Hirneisen and Firefighters Nig...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an eventful evening of some fun versions of this beloved story.

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. 

LEGO NIGHT

Lego Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Open
Required
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

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. 

LEGO Creation Club

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
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.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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.

Lego Lab 2nd Thursdays at 6pm for ages 6-12 Christmas Edition

X-MAS Lego Lab

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. The...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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. 

Special Needs

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

a yellow lab laying on the floor looking up at camera

Reading with Sasha

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MJY Engle Room Small at Milanof-Schock
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 loving creature can help turn the reading environment into...

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Small
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.

Santa Visit & Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled event featuring stories, songs, crafts, and a visit from Santa himself!📖 What to Expect:Storytime: Gather around as our Youth Service...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled event featuring stories, songs, crafts, and a visit from Santa himself!

📖 What to Expect:

ASL Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities. This program will be in ASL...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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.

Kids crafts and Coffee December

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children 18 Months up to 3 1/2 years with a caregiverCome have FUN and make some new friends!  We will do a Holiday themed toddler/preschool friendly craft, sing songs, and pl...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Children 18 Months up to 3 1/2 years with a caregiver