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Piggy Bank Decorating: Saving for Future Adventures

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Finance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Help teach the concept of saving money for future adventures by letting your child design and decorate their own piggy bank! Materials will be provided. Registration for this pr...

Required
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Finance, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Help teach the concept of saving money for future adventures by letting your child design and decorate their own piggy bank! Materials will be provided.

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

Family Movie Night

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere! All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG. This month's movie is: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This month's movie is: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Connect with a Social Worker

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-33...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

End of Summer Party

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the library. Let’s celebrate all you have accomplished this summer with Cookies, Joyful Canvas Face Painting, Papa Tater Magic Show (sponsored by Blue Ridge...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the library. Let’s celebrate all you have accomplished this summer with Cookies, Joyful Canvas Face Painting, Papa Tater Magic Show (sponsored by Blue Ridge) & Raffle Prize (6 mo.

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 "Everyone" group.

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Board Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Critter Connections

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, guinea pig, variety of geckos, bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. Children and adults will enjoy th...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, guinea pig, variety of geckos, bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. Children and adults will enjoy their experience! All Ages. 

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 "Everyone" group.

Critter Connections

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on educational program featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. Children and adults will have the opportunity to touch and hold various critters. We’ll discu...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on educational program featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. Children and adults will have the opportunity to touch and hold various critters. We’ll discuss animal facts and answer questions.

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.

STEM Adventures: Crash Challenge

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover. Team up as a family or compete against...

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

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover.

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 "Everyone" group.

Library Board meeting

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends Book Sale

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobo...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

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

Critter Connections

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. All the animals are safe t...

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

This will be a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. All the animals are safe to touch and hold. For all ages.

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 "Everyone" group.

Doggie Downtime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! Drop-in event for all ages. Parents, ...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away!

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

Critter Connection- Hands on Animal Education Program

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Critter Connection will present  a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, and a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snake...

Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Critter Connection will present  a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, and a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Connect with a Social Worker

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-33...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Life-Size Board Game: Candyland!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

We are celebrating the last day of Summer Reading! Make sure to bring your reading sheet to collect your prizes and drop into the multi-purpose room, which will be transformed into...

Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

We are celebrating the last day of Summer Reading! Make sure to bring your reading sheet to collect your prizes and drop into the multi-purpose room, which will be transformed into a candy wonderland!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile stops in the Southern End

All Day
Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month! Bart Fire Co. (9:00 am – 10:15 am) Sunrise Grocery (10:30 am – 11:30 am) Pleasant Valley ...

Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services. A...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information an

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NHD First Floor Seating Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library! Beginners welcome! We’ll get you...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library!

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.

A Look at Libraries: Libraries of the Future

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

What have futuristic visionaries imagined for libraries in the future? Let’s look at “realistic” and “fantastic” possibilities for what libraries can, should, and might be.

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

What have futuristic visionaries imagined for libraries in the future? Let’s look at “realistic” and “fantastic” possibilities for what libraries can, should, and might be.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends Book Sale

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobo...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

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 "Everyone" group.

Connect with a Social Worker

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-33...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Plant Swap

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MTP Patio at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants! Spread the horticultural joy at our 2024 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow housepl...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Patio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants!

Spread the horticultural joy at our 2024 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow houseplant enthusiasts on the library's front patio.

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 "Everyone" group.

Friends Book Sale

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobo...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

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 "Everyone" group.

Geocaching in the Park

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come out to the Adamstown Grove and try your hand at geocaching. A Lancaster County Park Naturalist will first teach you the basics of using a GPS unit that will be provided for yo...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come out to the Adamstown Grove and try your hand at geocaching. A Lancaster County Park Naturalist will first teach you the basics of using a GPS unit that will be provided for you to use.

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.