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Let's Have a Picnic! Cooking for Tweens

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Who doesn’t love a picnic? We’ll create picnic cuisine such as lemonade, sandwiches and more. Worried about unwanted creatures joining us? No worries – we'll be enjoying our picnic indoors and will have some fun games, too!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a picnic? We’ll create picnic cuisine such as lemonade, sandwiches and more. Worried about unwanted creatures joining us? No worries – we'll be enjoying our picnic indoors and will have some fun games, too!

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

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

3D Perler Creations for Tweens

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

You may have made Perler beads before, but have you made 3D Perler creations? At this program we are going to be challenged to create some three-dimensional animal friends! Ages 10-12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You may have made Perler beads before, but have you made 3D Perler creations? At this program we are going to be challenged to create some three-dimensional animal friends! 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

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

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten age.

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

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten 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 "Children" group

Egg-cellent Crafternoon!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Hop (like a bunny) on over to the Library for a fun Easter craft party. We will be listening to an egg-cellent story, doing a spring craft, and painting eggs! We also will enjoy a small Easter treat! Ages 5-9.

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

Hop (like a bunny) on over to the Library for a fun Easter craft party. We will be listening to an egg-cellent story, doing a spring craft, and painting eggs! We also will enjoy a small Easter treat! 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the Library to work on personal projects and socialize with others. 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 "Adults" group

The Sensory Social

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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

Peeps Party

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Let’s celebrate Spring with friends and family at the Library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate Spring with friends and family at the Library!

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.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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.

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

CLOSED Good Friday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Good Friday.

Library Closed- Good Friday

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

CLOSED for Easter

All Day 4/3 - 4/4
Quarryville

The library will be closed in observance of Easter from Friday, April 3, through Saturday, April 4. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter from Friday, April 3, through Saturday, April 4. Enjoy the holiday!

CLOSED Easter Holiday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Scribble Art for Tweens

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Art Doesn't always have to be pretty. Sometimes it’s fun to let go and make it as chaotic as possible. Join us for a fun, scribble filled art afternoon. Things might get a little messy, so please dress appropriately!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Doesn't always have to be pretty. Sometimes it’s fun to let go and make it as chaotic as possible. Join us for a fun, scribble filled art afternoon. Things might get a little messy, so please dress appropriately!

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

Homeschool Reading Dectectives

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Put on your detective hats! Young readers will become reading detectives as they explore how to find clues in text and illustrations. We will start by reading a story with a mystery to solve, followed by fun and engaging activities.

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

Put on your detective hats! Young readers will become reading detectives as they explore how to find clues in text and illustrations. We will start by reading a story with a mystery to solve, followed by fun and engaging activities.

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

Blanketeers

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Button Sewing for Tweens

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Come learn how to thread a needle and sew a button! Will we try our hand at creating a small button art piece to help build simple sewing skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to thread a needle and sew a button! Will we try our hand at creating a small button art piece to help build simple sewing skills.

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

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten age.

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

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten 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 "Adults" group

Lunch Time Junk Journaling

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Pack your lunch, grab a journal*, and meet us at the library for junk journaling. 

It is a creative way to make a journal using recycled and found materials, and to record your thoughts, ideas, and memories.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pack your lunch, grab a journal*, and meet us at the library for junk journaling. 

It is a creative way to make a journal using recycled and found materials, and to record your thoughts, ideas, and memories.

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

Painting Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Sensory Social

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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.