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Toddler Thursdays: Winter

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required.

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

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season!

For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required.

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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.

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year's Eve)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year's Eve)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year's Eve)

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community 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 Community 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for January is: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for January is: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Researching Your Family Tree: Beginning Research at Mennonite Life, with Julia Wiker

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thur...

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

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, at 2 p.m.

ELANCO Library Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community 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 Community 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for February is: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for February is: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community 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 Community 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for March is: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for March is: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Researching Family History: Getting Started, presented by Aimee Caya, LancasterHistory

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The program will give attendees guidance on how to begin compiling family histories, with a focus on researching ancestors in Lancaster County. Aimee Caya is the Director of Lib...

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

The program will give attendees guidance on how to begin compiling family histories, with a focus on researching ancestors in Lancaster County.

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community 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 Community 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for April is: A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for April is: A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 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!

ELANCO Library Closed (Good Friday)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.   (Good Friday)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.   (Good Friday)

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community 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 Community 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for May is Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for May is Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 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!

ELANCO Library Closed (Memorial Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Memorial Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Memorial Day)

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

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for June is Small World by Jonathan Envision. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for June is Small World by Jonathan Envision.