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Drumming with Tammi Hessen

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart?   We believe that there are rhythms to express, join in, and play together inside us and all around us. &nbs...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Music, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart?  

We believe that there are rhythms to express, join in, and play together inside us and all around us.

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.

Budgeting During a Crisis

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series! Budgeting During a Crisis will teach patrons the difference between budgeting and crisis budgeting,...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Budgeting During a Crisis will teach patrons the difference between budgeting and crisis budgeting, as well as how to assess your income and expenses

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Rethinking Fall Gardening and Cleanup

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This third and final session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on the end of the growing season. Our tendency to meticulously clean up...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This third and final session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on the end of the growing season.

Our tendency to meticulously clean up after a long, hot summer may feel therapeutic, but are we

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

Academic Edge with the Girl Scouts of Central PA

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.   Each day features songs and activities, around ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.  

Each day features songs and activities, around the topic of the day.

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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Space Initiative

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours.&...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an advisor fro

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons! Older siblings a...

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or

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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest pa...

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (thou

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 "Tweens" group.

Academic Edge with the Girl Scouts of Central PA

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.   Each day features songs and activities, around ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.  

Each day features songs and activities, around the topic of the day.

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, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more! Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your ow...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft! Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft!

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

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program th

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Academic Edge with the Girl Scouts of Central PA

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.   Each day features songs and activities, around ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.  

Each day features songs and activities, around the topic of the day.

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

Borrowing for Small Business

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series! Borrowing for a Small Business will show small business owners how and where to find funding for th...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Borrowing for a Small Business will show small business owners how and where to find funding for their business.

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park for Pajama Storytime. We will read stories, sing songs, and dance! Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too! All ages welcome with ...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park for Pajama Storytime.

We will read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time! This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engagin...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time on a light blue sky fluffy cloud background

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Academic Edge with the Girl Scouts of Central PA

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.   Each day features songs and activities, around ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.  

Each day features songs and activities, around the topic of the day.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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 ...

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

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us. Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, he

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.

Friday Travels at the Library

Friday, July 26, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Academic Edge with the Girl Scouts of Central PA

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.   Each day features songs and activities, around ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Girl Scouts this week to explore leadership and STEM activities designed to foster community and self-confidence.  

Each day features songs and activities, around the topic of the day.

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

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction and fantasy picks, with a goal to provide a wide range of authors,

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading t...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

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.

Zooming In! Exploring with Microscopes

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.   Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnificati...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.  

Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnification settings to observe various specimens.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons! Older siblings a...

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or

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.

Baby Storytime

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest pa...

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

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (thou

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.