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Juneteenth

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.You can still use ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Juneteenth

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Juneteenth

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Gaming

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

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

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. We will not...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine: Cooking & Baking Camp

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18.&n...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18. 

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

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.

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summerween for Teens

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come celebrate Summerween at the Library! We’re going to carve watermelons, play silly games and enjoy some spooky summer snacks. Ages 13-18.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come celebrate Summerween at the Library! We’re going to carve watermelons, play silly games and enjoy some spooky summer snacks. Ages 13-18.

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.

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.

Book Buddies

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 reader (5th...

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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 "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
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...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine: Cooking & Baking Camp

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18.&n...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18. 

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

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.

Special Needs

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

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.

Knitting Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biw...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biweekly studio-style club focused on architecture!

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

Percy Jackson Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Each month we will discuss one of the Percy Jackson books! This month we will be discussing “The Battle of the Labyrinth” by Rick Riordan. Please read the book prior to arriving. I...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Each month we will discuss one of the Percy Jackson books! This month we will be discussing “The Battle of the Labyrinth” by Rick Riordan. Please read the book prior to arriving.

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 "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
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 ...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Castañeda's Library Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out ...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine: Cooking & Baking Camp

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18.&n...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Mix, bake, sauté, plate! Join us for three days of cooking and baking to practice your skills in the kitchen! Make sure to sign up for Iron Chef VS program in August! Ages 13-18. 

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

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.

Special Needs

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

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

Pokémon TCG Meetup

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14. 

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14. 

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.

Anime After School!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 month, w...

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 "Teens" group.

Late Night at the Library

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so Laser tag doesn’t happe...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so Laser tag doesn’t happen at every session!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeons and Dragons world! Join...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MJY Grissinger Board Room at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The group is currently full. Contact Miss Jan if interested to join in the future. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The group is currently full. Contact Miss Jan if interested to join in the future. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

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.

Tie-Dye a Canvas Bag

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
LTZ Patio at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Meet in the library's backyard to tie-dye a canvas bag. All materials will be provided. Dress in old clothes. Ages 10 and up.

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Meet in the library's backyard to tie-dye a canvas bag. All materials will be provided. Dress in old clothes. 

Ages 10 and up.

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 "Teens" group.

Anime Afternoon: Studio Ghibli

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love Studio Ghibli movies? We do, too! Come meet other teens who love Studio Ghibli and create treats and crafts inspired by them. Ages 13+. 

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you love Studio Ghibli movies? We do, too! Come meet other teens who love Studio Ghibli and create treats and crafts inspired by them. Ages 13+. 

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.

Photo Consent

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