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Children's Library Closed for Renovations. Children's books & audiobooks are available for checkout on the first floor. Storytimes & other programs continue as scheduled.

All Day 1/8 - 5/20
NHD Children's Play Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and mor...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/6
EPH Lobby at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12.

Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Little Steps - Babies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. ...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14.

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.

Friends Book Sale

Tuesday, April 30, 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.

Toddler Time: Group A

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby's First Storytime!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M. Stanley, MLS, and Betsy Di...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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

Story Time - Spring 2

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make i...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.) Registrati...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Open Play

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.   Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more! Wa...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.  

Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more!

Walk-ins 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.

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.

Little Steps - Babies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. ...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14.

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.

Preschool Storytime - Night and Day

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

Learn about the opposites of night and day through stories, crafts, and activities! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required. 

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

Learn about the opposites of night and day through stories, crafts, and activities!

For ages 3-6 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschool History Mystery

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool History Mystery offers a little bit of history, a little bit of writing, an opportunity to learn about a mystery related to a real event in history. (Ages 7+; Please Reg...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Homeschool History Mystery offers a little bit of history, a little bit of writing, an opportunity to learn about a mystery related to a real event in history. (Ages 7+; Please Register)

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Featuring stories, crafts, and more! Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. Walk-ins are welcome!  Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will e...

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

Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, b

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.

Toddler Time: Group B

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Party

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 13
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.)

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14.

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.

Dramatic Play Tuesday

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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. ...

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! Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

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

Mahjong Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Open Play

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.   Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more! Wa...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.  

Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more!

Walk-ins 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.

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.

Bits and Bytes Technology Classes: Making a Resume

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your computer skills? Join LPL for our Bits and Bytes Technology Classes! These 60-minute sessions will boost your technology know-how by training you in ind...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your computer skills?

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

Adult Coloring Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come to the library to color and socialize. Colored pencils, markers, and coloring pages will be available or bring you own. No registration needed. This is a drop in club. 

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library to color and socialize. Colored pencils, markers, and coloring pages will be available or bring you own. No registration needed. This is a drop in club. 

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

On the Same Page Teen Book Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NHD First Floor Seating Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a different graphic novel each month focusing on civic and social literacy. This month we will be discussing the graphic novel Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a different graphic novel each month focusing on civic and social literacy. This month we will be discussing the graphic novel Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood.

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.