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Summer LEGO Block Party! Special time!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.Registratio...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.

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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.

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

K'nex Bridge Building - Railroad Museum of PA Children ages 8 - 15

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

K’NEX Rail Lab25 Participants Max. | 60 Min. For children ages 8 - 15Working in small groups, students use K’NEX building kits and other learning aids to explore the engineeri...

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

K’NEX Rail Lab

25 Participants Max. | 60 Min. 

For children ages 8 - 15

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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.

Pollinator Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages2 to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. Join Sherry Watson from the Penn State Master Gardener’s program to get the buzz about bees! Each child wil...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages2 to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

Join Sherry Watson from the Penn State Master Gardener’s program to get the buzz about bees! Each child will receive a seed packet. 

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 "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening m...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Lego Lab

Thursday, June 12, 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.

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

Block Party!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.Block Party is an h...

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

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial

Juneteenth

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.You can still use ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Juneteenth

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Juneteenth

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

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Loose Parts Lab

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program where learning is driven by exploration, curiosity and the freedom to build and create without limits. Children are encouraged to foster crea...

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

Join us for a fun, interactive program where learning is driven by exploration, curiosity and the freedom to build and create without limits.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Junior Chefs

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for offering this learning opportunity at no cost to the library.Ages 7-12 - caregiver must be present for all children under age 8. Registration is required....

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for offering this learning opportunity at no cost to the library.

Ages 7-12 - caregiver must be present for all children under age 8. Registration is required.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening m...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

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.

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.

Railroad Museum of PA Children's Program

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Live Steam Demonstration25 Participants Max. | 60 Min.Geared for children ages 5 and upUsing a miniature working steam model, an instructor will demonstrate the physics of steam lo...

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Live Steam Demonstration

25 Participants Max. | 60 Min.

Geared for children ages 5 and up

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Enjoy the holiday!

ELANCO Library Closed (July 4)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (July 4)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (July 4)

Independence Day

All Day
Ephrata

The Passport Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The Passport Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Independence Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Ju...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Independence Day

Library CLOSED - 4th of July

All Day
Columbia

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am. 

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am.