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Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:00am
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 (beginning at 10:45AM) a...

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 (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
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 (beginning at 11AM) and ...

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 (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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

Vegetable Gardening on a Budget with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Growing your own food doesn't have to be expensive! This workshop, presented by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, will teach you the basics of setting up your vegetable garden...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Finance, Presentation
Event Details:

Growing your own food doesn't have to be expensive!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
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 (beginning at 11:15AM) a...

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 (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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 "Everyone" group.

BIG Book Sale

All Day
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center. ✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS 🔹 Monday, June 10 · 7...

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

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile stops in the Southern End

All Day
Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month! Bart Fire Co. (9:00 am – 10:15 am) Sunrise Grocery (10:30 am – 11:30 am) Pleasant Valley ...

Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services. A...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information an

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

Story Time - Summer 1

Monday, June 10, 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 "Tweens" group.

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. We will not be accepting new members for this prog...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters.

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

The Adventure Begins: Travel Tips, Tricks, and Trends with Lori Willwerith

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Traveling can be an enriching and exciting experience. To make the most of it, it's wise to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, and to know a few tips and tricks. Learn...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Traveling can be an enriching and exciting experience. To make the most of it, it's wise to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, and to know a few tips and tricks.

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

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Space Initiative

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours.&...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an advisor fro

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

STEM Adventures: Bridge Challenge

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover. Team up as a family or compete against...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover.

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 "Everyone" group.

BIG Book Sale

All Day
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center. ✳ SALE DAYS/HOURS 🔷 Monday, June 10 · 7...

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

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center.

✳ SALE DAYS/HOURS

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

Story Time - Summer 1

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

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

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

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (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.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Zine

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club, Community, Summer Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

What is the Teen Summer Zine? The goal of the program is for students (ages 12-19) to create a print magazine together with guest authors. This includes short stories, poetry, v...

Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Summer Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

What is the Teen Summer Zine?

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

Workin' on the Railroad!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-15, under 8 should be accompanied by caregiver. Participants will interact with many hands-on visual aids and artifacts such as tools, lanterns, uniform items, dini...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-15, under 8 should be accompanied by caregiver.

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 "Everyone" group.

BIG Book Sale

All Day
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center. ✳ SALE DAYS/HOURS 🔷 Monday, June 10 · 7...

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

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 69th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center.

✳ SALE DAYS/HOURS

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mark DeRose Music and Art Show

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mark DeRose Music & Art Mark DeRose Music & Art’s show combines Mark’s love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting.  Mark’s songs, artwork, videos and th...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 192
Event Details:

Mark DeRose Music & Art

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Keeping Your Little Adventurer Safe! A Poison Education Program with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Childhood poisoning contributes significantly to injury-related deaths in the U.S., with children under 6 years of age accounting for 39 percent of reported human exposures to pois...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Childhood poisoning contributes significantly to injury-related deaths in the U.S., with children under 6 years of age accounting for 39 percent of reported human exposures to poison control centers in 2020.

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 "Adults" group.

Unraveling Yarns

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the back room of the library. This is a cool environment where you get to work on your individual projects together. We have ...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the back room of the library. This is a cool environment where you get to work on your individual projects together.

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

The Four Pillars of the New Retirement!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Financial Advisor Marcos Herrera as he offers research-based insights into the four key ingredients (or pillars) for living well in the new retirement. These include: health, ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Financial Advisor Marcos Herrera as he offers research-based insights into the four key ingredients (or pillars) for living well in the new retirement. These include: health, family, purpose, and finances.

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Alternatives to Lawns

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This second session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on lawns, or the lack of! Patrons will learn about the growing interest in findi...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This second session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on lawns, or the lack of!

Patrons will learn about the growing interest in finding alternatives to turfgrass for residential yards.