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Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, November 7, 2024 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 ...

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers: Just Dance

Thursday, November 7, 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! We will be playing a different game each session. Today we will be playing Just Dance. Ages 10-12.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session. Today we will be playing Just Dance. Ages 10-12.

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: STEMs-giving

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are invited to the library for a Thanksgiving edition of Letting off STEAM! We will be playing with our food with some cool food science experiments, learning about physics wi...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Kids are invited to the library for a Thanksgiving edition of Letting off STEAM! We will be playing with our food with some cool food science experiments, learning about physics with turkey racing and more! 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.

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.

Sing and Sign!

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Miss Darla is back with more stories, songs, and signs! Please join us this fall as Miss Darla teaches simple signs to accompany her stories.   Please note that this is ...

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

Miss Darla is back with more stories, songs, and signs!

Please join us this fall as Miss Darla teaches simple signs to accompany her stories.

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

Writers' Workshop with Paul Melniczek

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Writers write—always. Need some insight on how to get your thoughts down on paper or how to go about the process of getting published? Paul Melniczek, local author of 18 books and ...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Writers write—always. Need some insight on how to get your thoughts down on paper or how to go about the process of getting published?

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

Lititz Garden Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners.  The topic changes each month. No registration needed.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading with Sasha

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MJY Engle Room Small at Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.  This loving creature can help turn the reading environment into...

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Small
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Baubles & Bling Sale

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, November 8 · 9AM – 4PM Saturday, November 9 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories,...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨

Friday, November 8 · 9AM – 4PM

Saturday, November 9 · 9AM – 3PM

From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSA

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Connect with a Social Worker

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-33...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

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

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us. Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, he

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. 

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

Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver. No registration Required!

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver.

No registration Required!

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

Parachute Play

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use ou...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

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

Holiday Harmony

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults ages 18+. Registration will apply to both sessions.  Prepare for the holiday season with a sense of calm and balance through this two-week meditation series designed...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adults ages 18+. Registration will apply to both sessions. 

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.

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

Play K! Sets and Patterns All Around!

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome. This is a passive "playscape" based upon a program from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Come and enjoy the activ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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.

Dramatic Play Fridays

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult pr...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more!

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

Technology Help

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free one-on-one technol...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Mania

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies.

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.

Craft Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Come explore a variety of crafts, including jewelry, art, many kinds of needlecrafts, and more! This is a great place to find unique, handmade items for Christmas gifts. Interes...

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come explore a variety of crafts, including jewelry, art, many kinds of needlecrafts, and more! This is a great place to find unique, handmade items for Christmas gifts.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Baubles & Bling Sale

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, November 8 · 9AM – 4PM Saturday, November 9 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories,...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨

Friday, November 8 · 9AM – 4PM

Saturday, November 9 · 9AM – 3PM

From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSA

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun! Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, October 23rd for Manheim Township ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby's First Storytime!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M. Stanley, MLS, a...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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.