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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 "Children" group.

Story Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Tweens

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10-12.

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mythical Mondays

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, the Kracken: just legends or true? Every corner of the world has its own stories of creatures that seem too strange to be real. Let’s dig a little d...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, the Kracken: just legends or true? Every corner of the world has its own stories of creatures that seem too strange to be real.

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 "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 Closed
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 "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: 7
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 "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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CHILL OUT for Tweens

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Come chill out at the library where we will be doing lots of relaxing activities. Put together a puzzle, help make a Zen Garden and make your very own stress ball. Ages 10-12.

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come chill out at the library where we will be doing lots of relaxing activities. Put together a puzzle, help make a Zen Garden and make your very own stress ball.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Craft Night

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore your creative side as a variety of materials will be available for creating fun crafts together! Ages 5-10.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Explore your creative side as a variety of materials will be available for creating fun crafts together! Ages 5-10.

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 "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

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

Pinochle Party

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:30 p.m. Seniors.

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:

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:30 p.m. Seniors.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Perler Madness

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Be An Artist

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them. Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them. Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist.

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

Word: Formatting Tables & Lists

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Participants will understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is focused on how the table function can be used in Word and bulleted and numbered list...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Participants will understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is focused on how the table function can be used in Word and bulleted and numbered lists.

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the library on the first Wednesday of the month to work on personal projects and socialize with others. A...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the library on the first Wednesday of the month to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids STEAM Time

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to the library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Ages 4-7.

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to the library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Ages 4-7.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn si...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home. Ages 13-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 10-12.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 10-12.

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

Busy Builders

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all junior engineers! Come build using different building tools such as Legos®, blocks, boxes and more! Each month will have a fun theme or challenge to help get the imagin...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all junior engineers! Come build using different building tools such as Legos®, blocks, boxes and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Star Wars Story Time

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that includes Star Wars books and a Star Wars craft. Please feel free to dress up in any space-themed outfits! Ages 3-7.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that includes Star Wars books and a Star Wars craft. Please feel free to dress up in any space-themed outfits! Ages 3-7.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for Star Wars crafts, Star Wars themed snacks, and a showing of "Star Wars: A New Hope". Ages 10+.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us for Star Wars crafts, Star Wars themed snacks, and a showing of "Star Wars: A New Hope". Ages 10+.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.