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Patio Play

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MTP Children's Discovery at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun! For all ages up to 3rd grade Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Touch a Truck Garbage Truck!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an o...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an opportunity to explore the truck.

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

Nick DiSanto One Man Band Pre-4th of July Celebration

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 21st for residents of other municipalities. ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 21st for residents of other municipalities.

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

Board Game Club: Learn to Play Ticket to Ride

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

This program is for youth ages 10-14 years of age. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This program is for youth ages 10-14 years of age.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Quarryville

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

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

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

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the the Independence Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, July 5. You ca...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on July 4th

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on July 4th

Library CLOSED - 4th Of July

All Day
Columbia

We will be CLOSED today for the July 4th holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7 at lynx.lancasterlibraries.org To renew your materials or check out our upcoming pro...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSED today for the July 4th holiday.

Our online resources are available 24/7 at lynx.lancasterlibraries.org

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Let’s Take an Insect Adventure! Ryan shows 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world while relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he t...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Let’s Take an Insect Adventure! Ryan shows 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world while relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for those creatures.

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

Story Time - Summer 1

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Summer 1) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make it...

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

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Summer 1) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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.

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.

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

Patio Play

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MTP Children's Discovery at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun! For all ages up to 3rd grade Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time @ the StoryWalk®

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street! Early literacy skills, including letter and sound i...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street! Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

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 "Teens" group.

Intro. to Sewing for Teens

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This is a 4 week course. Participants are required to attend all 4 sessions. 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29 This is an introduction to sewing for teen beginners. Participants will ...

Required
Payment
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This is a 4 week course. Participants are required to attend all 4 sessions. 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ryan Bridge "The Bug Man"

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Did you know that insects are the most important part of the ecosystem and critical to the survival of nearly everything on the planet? Come see more than 100 incredible bugs an...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Did you know that insects are the most important part of the ecosystem and critical to the survival of nearly everything on the planet?

Come see more than 100 incredible bugs and insects from around the world.

Ryan will relate

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

Summer Snooze Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Monday night Summer Snooze Storytime! Grab your PJs and favorite plushie and join us as we sing songs, color, and read bedtime stories before you head home for a summ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a Monday night Summer Snooze Storytime! Grab your PJs and favorite plushie and join us as we sing songs, color, and read bedtime stories before you head home for a summer snooze! It’s the perfect way to end a wonderful Summer Day!

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

Book Buddies

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together. Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft. *Be sure to indicate if you are a rea...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

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 "Everyone" group.

The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
COL Locust Street Park Gazebo at Columbia
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join magician, Erick Hershey, on a magical journey across the countryside! Specially designed for the 2024 "Adventure Begins at your Library” summer reading program theme, the show...

Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join magician, Erick Hershey, on a magical journey across the countryside!

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.