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Toddler Thursday

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 and siblings. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 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 "Everyone" group

Family Story Time w/Miss Katelyn

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Miss Katelyn for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

May 7 - Moms

May 14 - Flowers

May 21 - Bees

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Katelyn for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

May 7 - Moms

May 14 - Flowers

May 21 - Bees

Disclaimer(s)

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

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

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

Book Babies PM Session

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Book Babies is 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) 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Babies is 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) 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Snuggle-Up Story Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Get ready to snuggle up and get cozy! Families are invited to an evening storytime, specialized in getting calm and comfy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to snuggle up and get cozy! Families are invited to an evening storytime, specialized in getting calm and comfy.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baby Time - Spring Series

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow with Miss Esther! Join us for 30 minutes of musical magic and sweet stories designed especially for your littlest sprouts.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow with Miss Esther! Join us for 30 minutes of musical magic and sweet stories designed especially for your littlest sprouts.

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

Parachute Play

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Babies" group

Baby Time - Spring Series

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Music, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow with Miss Esther! Join us for 30 minutes of musical magic and sweet stories designed especially for your littlest sprouts.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Music, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow with Miss Esther! Join us for 30 minutes of musical magic and sweet stories designed especially for your littlest sprouts.

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 "Babies" group

Baby's First Storytime!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

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

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

Join us for a special time 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

CLOSED for Staff Training

All Day
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Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler

In order to serve you better, the library will be closed today for staff training.We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
Description:

In order to serve you better, the library will be closed today for staff training.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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

Summer Play & Learn

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Activities, playtime, and storytime for families with children ages 0-5.  

This is a bilingual Spanish and English program presented by CAP.

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

Activities, playtime, and storytime for families with children ages 0-5.  

This is a bilingual Spanish and English program presented by CAP.

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

Parachute Play

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Babies" group

Tiny Tales Story Time

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Registration required. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Registration required. 

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

Family Story Time - Spring Series

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MAN Break-out Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Break-out Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

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.

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

Baby's First Storytime!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

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

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

Join us for a special time 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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

This event is in the "Children" group

Backyard Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LTZ Patio at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Book giveaway! Each registered family will get a free book. Waitlist families may attend the storytime, but will not receive a book. Book giveaway storytimes will be held in the community room in the event of rain.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book giveaway! Each registered family will get a free book. Waitlist families may attend the storytime, but will not receive a book. Book giveaway storytimes will be held in the community room in the event of rain.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Story Time - Spring Series

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MAN Break-out Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Break-out Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 4-6 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 4-6 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

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 "Everyone" group

Curious Minds Story Time

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for this special monthly story time led by staff from Janus School in Mount Joy. Engaging stories and activities with a craft at the end!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this special monthly story time led by staff from Janus School in Mount Joy. Engaging stories and activities with a craft at the end!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Preschool Party

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

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

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

 

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.