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Phredd Ukulele One Man Band

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Fun, interactive, educational fun with Phredd – Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy! Part of our 2024 Summer Reading...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Fun, interactive, educational fun with Phredd – Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy!

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

Spellbinding Adventure

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Harry Potter series contains some of the greatest, most imaginative adventures in literature. Come participate in a celebration of Harry Potter adventures, learning the ins and...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Harry Potter series contains some of the greatest, most imaginative adventures in literature. Come participate in a celebration of Harry Potter adventures, learning the ins and outs of owls and creating your own mythical creature. 

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.

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.

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.

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters....

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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.

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.

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.

Touch a Truck Garbage Truck!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an o...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an opportunity to explore the truck.

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. 

Library CLOSED - 4th Of July

All Day
Columbia

We will be CLOSED today for the July 4th holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7 at lynx.lancasterlibraries.org To renew your materials or check out our upcoming pro...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSED today for the July 4th holiday.

Our online resources are available 24/7 at lynx.lancasterlibraries.org

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join magician, Erick Hershey, on a magical journey across the countryside! Specially designed for the 2024 "Adventure Begins at your Library” summer reading program theme, the show...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join magician, Erick Hershey, on a magical journey across the countryside!

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

The Classics Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Columbia
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Classics Club as they discuss The Book Thief  by Marcus Zusak. All are welcome to attend. 

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join the Classics Club as they discuss The Book Thief  by Marcus Zusak.

All are welcome to attend. 

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.

Birds of Prey with Miller's Wildlife

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a bird of prey? These mighty hunters, also known as raptors, are specialized to catch their own meals–but the way each species does it is...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a bird of prey? These mighty hunters, also known as raptors, are specialized to catch their own meals–but the way each species does it is unique!

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.

Tiny Tales Water Play

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
COL Side Yard at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Weather permitting, join us for a splashing good time on the library side yard! We'll have lots of fun with our summer water play. Please being a towel for your child. For the s...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Weather permitting, join us for a splashing good time on the library side yard! We'll have lots of fun with our summer water play. Please being a towel for your child.

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

The Great Magic Reading Adventure

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for The Great Magic Reading Adventure with Michael Reist!  This program will be filled with Comedy, Story Telling, Mr. Book, Bony Tony, the Caveman, Sylvester the w...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for The Great Magic Reading Adventure with Michael Reist! 

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.

Preschool Pals Water Play!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Side Yard at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Weather permitting, join us on the library side yard for a splashing good time! We're prepared for lots of water fun!  Please bring a towel for your child. For the safet...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Weather permitting, join us on the library side yard for a splashing good time! We're prepared for lots of water fun! 

Please bring a towel for your child.

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.

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.

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.

Touch a Truck Fire Truck!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Learn about what our firefighters do, the gear they wear, and explore the fire truck! Part of our 2024 Summer Reading...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Learn about what our firefighters do, the gear they wear, and explore the fire truck!

Part of our 2024 Summer Reading program series. 

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.

ZooAmerica

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Columbia Crossing at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome ZooAmerica for an education wildlife program. They will be live animals for this presentation. Registration is required. Limit 100, please register each pe...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome ZooAmerica for an education wildlife program. They will be live animals for this presentation.

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.

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.

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.

Going On An Adventure with Mister Boom Boom

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade! Limit 50. Registration is required, please reg...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade!

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.

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.

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.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures with Jesse Rothacker

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents! Jesse Rot...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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.
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.

South Central PA Search and Rescue

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Kurt with South Central PA Search and Rescue. Learn about what search and rescue dogs do, how to stay safe while hiking, and about the Hug a Tree program. ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Kurt with South Central PA Search and Rescue. Learn about what search and rescue dogs do, how to stay safe while hiking, and about the Hug a Tree program.

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.
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.

Animal Olympics with Lancaster Parks & Rec

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Be a part of the Animal Olympics! Participants will be challenged with the same physical prowess as creatures in the animal kingdom: jumping, running, breath holding and even the s...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Be a part of the Animal Olympics! Participants will be challenged with the same physical prowess as creatures in the animal kingdom: jumping, running, breath holding and even the sloth crawl.

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.

Touch a Police Cruiser

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Police Department. Learn about what our police officers do to keep our community safe and you'll have a chance to explore the police crui...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Columbia Borough Police Department. Learn about what our police officers do to keep our community safe and you'll have a chance to explore the police cruiser.

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.

Cider Making with Lancaster County Parks and Rec

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Side Yard at Columbia
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Cider Making with Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez of Lancaster County Parks and Rec. A program for the whole family where you will explore the history of the apple tree and make fr...

Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Cider Making with Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez of Lancaster County Parks and Rec.

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.