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

Toddler Time with Stay and Play

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Hello, and welcome all between the all ages 0-48months(4-year-olds)! This is a time your child/kiddo to bond with you, new friends, learn to share, and listen to a short story. The...

Cancelled
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Hello, and welcome all between the all ages 0-48months(4-year-olds)! This is a time your child/kiddo to bond with you, new friends, learn to share, and listen to a short story. The basics of this program is play.

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

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.

Parachute Play

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, May 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 24th for residents of other municipalities. Join...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, May 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 24th for residents of other municipalities.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Block Party

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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: 7
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Friday Travels at the Library

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us every Friday morning this summer for an adventure featuring crafts, games, and activities.   Collect all nine stamps to add to your travel journal! Recommended a...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Friday morning this summer for an adventure featuring crafts, games, and activities.  

Collect all nine stamps to add to your travel journal!

Recommended ages: 5-12

Drop-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lancaster Conservancy Water Program

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Conservancy to celebrate the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during Water Week! Learn about the different ways we use water and t...

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

Join Lancaster Conservancy to celebrate the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during Water Week!

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.

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Children will attend this program independently. Adults will...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Children will attend this program independently.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sit & Knit

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade ti...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Blood Drive

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
EPH Community Commons Front Room at Ephrata
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Drive. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment.

Offsite Event
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Community Commons Front Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Community Blood Drive. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment.

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

Dramatic Play Fridays

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult pr...

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

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more!

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

Survive Outside

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to survive your outdoor adventures? Would you know what to do if you ever got lost? Join a Lancaster County Parks Naturalist to explore different survi...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to survive your outdoor adventures?

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

Technology Help

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free one-on-one technol...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!

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

Mid Day Matinee

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for this month’s film. We’ll offer new-to-video releases as well as classic titles. Light snack is provided. Please note the title for this month has changed - we'll be ...

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Event Details:

Join us for this month’s film. We’ll offer new-to-video releases as well as classic titles. Light snack is provided.

Please note the title for this month has changed - we'll be showing "The Boys in the Boat" in July!

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 "Adults" group.

Anime Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New for 2024! As our teens have mostly aged out of the Teen Anime Club, we're rebranding it as an adult program. Teens may still attend with an adult permission (in writing). Anime...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

New for 2024! As our teens have mostly aged out of the Teen Anime Club, we're rebranding it as an adult program. Teens may still attend with an adult permission (in writing). Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.

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

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Mania

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies.

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun! Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, May 22nd for Manheim Township and ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!!!!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come Kick-Off The Summer Reading Challenge with us!! Come have ice Cream from Lickity Split, jump in the Bounce House, have delicious coffee from Joe on The Go Coffee Co., Play gam...

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come Kick-Off The Summer Reading Challenge with us!! Come have ice Cream from Lickity Split, jump in the Bounce House, have delicious coffee from Joe on The Go Coffee Co., Play games and MUCH MORE! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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 "Everyone" group.

Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It's a special Pride Month storytime!   Gather the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, dances and fun that celebrate us all as unique individuals! Registration is appr...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

It's a special Pride Month storytime!  

Gather the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, dances and fun that celebrate us all as unique individuals!

Registration is appreciated, but not 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:00am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) a...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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

Vegetable Gardening on a Budget with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Growing your own food doesn't have to be expensive! This workshop, presented by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, will teach you the basics of setting up your vegetable garden...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Finance, Presentation
Event Details:

Growing your own food doesn't have to be expensive!

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

The Skirmish That Turned the Tide

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Columbia and Wrightsville are two river towns separated by a mile long bridge located just to the southeast in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. At the time, this was the longest cov...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Columbia and Wrightsville are two river towns separated by a mile long bridge located just to the southeast in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. At the time, this was the longest covered bridge in the world.

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.