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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.
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 Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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: 10
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 - 4:00pm
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+. We will begin playing "Star Wars: A New Hope" at 1:30 p.m. 

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+.

We will begin playing "Star Wars: A New Hope" at 1:30 p.m. 

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: 12
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Painting for Homeschoolers

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

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

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

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

Word: Formatting Tables & Lists

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 8
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 "Children" group.

Come out and Clay!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Come out and clay! In this program, kids will create a themed creation using air dry clay, while also learning basic sculpting techniques. It’s “shaping...

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

Calling all junior artists! Come out and clay! In this program, kids will create a themed creation using air dry clay, while also learning basic sculpting techniques. It’s “shaping” up to be a great time!

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

Video Game Night for Adults

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults like to have fun, too! Play multiplayer games on the library Nintendo Switch and make some friends (or enemies)! 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: 17
Event Details:

Adults like to have fun, too! Play multiplayer games on the library Nintendo Switch and make some friends (or enemies)! Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time: Group A

Tuesday, May 7, 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: 6
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, May 7, 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: 12
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, May 7, 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: 25
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 "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, May 8, 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: 6
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.

Daytime Crafts for Adults

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Make your own bouquet of paper flowers! Ages 18+.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Make your own bouquet of paper flowers! Ages 18+.

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

Conundrum Society

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of whodunnits, escape rooms and cracking codes and puzzles that test your patience? Join us each month for a new challenge! Work together as a group of sleuths solvin...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you a fan of whodunnits, escape rooms and cracking codes and puzzles that test your patience? Join us each month for a new challenge! Work together as a group of sleuths solving puzzles and mysteries! Ages 10-18.

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.

Letting off STEAM: Flower STEM Fun

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

April showers bring May flowers themed STEAM fun to the library! Join us for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities centered around this month's theme. &...

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

April showers bring May flowers themed STEAM fun to the library! Join us for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities centered around this month's theme.  Ages 6-9.

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.

Movin' and Groovin'

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have ants in your pants? No worries! Come to the Library for this interactive program with music, motion, sound, games and storytelling! Children will release some pent-up energy w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Have ants in your pants? No worries! Come to the Library for this interactive program with music, motion, sound, games and storytelling!

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

Bootcamp: Library Obstacle Course

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a military-inspired obstacle course to test your endurance. Water obstacles will be used. Ages 10-18.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a military-inspired obstacle course to test your endurance. Water obstacles will be used. Ages 10-18.

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

Kindle Users 2.0

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically de...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users.

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

Mahjong Club: Evening Edition

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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. 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. Ages 18+.

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

Family Game Night: UNO™ Party!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Children and their parents are invited to come out and join us in playing the fun, classic game of UNO™! Since a party wouldn’t be complete without snacks, popcorn will also be pro...

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

Children and their parents are invited to come out and join us in playing the fun, classic game of UNO™! Since a party wouldn’t be complete without snacks, popcorn will also be provided! Adults and children ages 7-11.

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.

Story Time

Monday, May 13, 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: 12
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers: Maple Farm Visit

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Students who have a pen pal at Maple Farm are invited to Maple Farm for an in-person visit! We will be playing Bingo with the seniors in the pen pal program. Only students who alre...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Students who have a pen pal at Maple Farm are invited to Maple Farm for an in-person visit! We will be playing Bingo with the seniors in the pen pal program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mythical Mondays

Monday, May 13, 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: 10
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.