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Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
EPH Lobby at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time - Monday

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is requested. We want you in the loop if anything changes!For returning parents: The registration for this event will be indiv...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is requested. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

Spring Play and Learn

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

  

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:
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.

Computer... Help!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Monday evenings for...

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Monday evenings for IT help!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance! Ages 4-11 Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended Adult caregivers do not n...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

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

Poetry Saves with Thunda Katt

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Thunda Khatt at Lancaster Public Library for a six-week poetry workshop series centered around affirmation, acceptance, and self-love. Patrons from all walks of life are ...

Cancelled
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join Thunda Khatt at Lancaster Public Library for a six-week poetry workshop series centered around affirmation, acceptance, and self-love. 

Patrons from all walks of life are invited to find their voice through the written wo

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

Preschool Story Time - Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!For returning parents: The registration for this event will be indiv...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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

Technology Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

On Tech Tuesdays, we teach a brief lesson on computer how-to, safety & security issues, or new trends in tech. The floor is open for you to ask questions, explore the topic, an...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

On Tech Tuesdays, we teach a brief lesson on computer how-to, safety & security issues, or new trends in tech. The floor is open for you to ask questions, explore the topic, and discuss issues as a group. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome! More information about the Friends of the Library can be found on their webpage.

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

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

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens. Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens.

 

Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 Schedule

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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

Poetry Saves with Thunda Katt

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Thunda Khatt at Lancaster Public Library for a six-week poetry workshop series centered around affirmation, acceptance, and self-love. Patrons from all walks of life are ...

Cancelled
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join Thunda Khatt at Lancaster Public Library for a six-week poetry workshop series centered around affirmation, acceptance, and self-love. 

Patrons from all walks of life are invited to find their voice through the written wo

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

Family Place (Birth-3yo)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come play with us at Quarryville Library for our Family Place program! Two programs each week, differentiated by child’s age. If you have children in both groups, you may participa...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come play with us at Quarryville Library for our Family Place program! Two programs each week, differentiated by child’s age.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.All age...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

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

Garden Club: Children's Discovery Patio

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!Join us to share your thoughts on gardening activities and topics you're interested in! In addition to learning an...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!

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.

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

Slow Flow Yoga

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of stress-relieving, life-affirming, ‘feel good’ yoga at the Lancaster Public Library. This Slow Flow class connects movement and breath, body and mind. It...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of stress-relieving, life-affirming, ‘feel good’ yoga at the Lancaster Public Library. 

This Slow Flow class connects movement and breath, body and mind.

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

Family Place Learning Space

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Family Place offers programs to support parents and caregivers who are a child's first teacher. Additionally, Family Place Learning Space provides a comfortable space for pare...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Family Place offers programs to support parents and caregivers who are a child's first teacher.

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.

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.

Unraveling Yarns

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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 month, w...

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 "Children" group.

I Can Cook! Kids Cooking Class

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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

Eat Your Lawn! Identifying and Enjoying Edible Wild Plants

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

What is an edible landscape? Join parks naturalists for some ideas of edible, native wild plants that might provide nutrients for humans and wildlife while saving labor, avoiding p...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

What is an edible landscape? Join parks naturalists for some ideas of edible, native wild plants that might provide nutrients for humans and wildlife while saving labor, avoiding pesticides and conserving water.

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

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Lego Lab

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. The...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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. 

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 11 for an all-staff professional development session. Both locations will reopen on Saturday, April 12.You c...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 11 for an all-staff professional development session.