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Imagination Station

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Step into storyland! Children ages 2-7 are invited to explore their creativity through dramatic play, costumes, props, and imagination.

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

Step into storyland! Children ages 2-7 are invited to explore their creativity through dramatic play, costumes, props, and imagination.

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Market Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Duplo Free Play

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Indoor Recess! - Educational Games & Activities for Elementary/Middle Grade Homeschool Families

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

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

History Alive!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Children are invited to join us as we make history come alive through story, roleplay, and creative projects. This program will help kids understand the human side of history while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us as we make history come alive through story, roleplay, and creative projects. This program will help kids understand the human side of history while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

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

Happy Valen-slime day!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children

If you like being messy and LOVE to have a good “slime” then join us for a special Valentine's Day themed STEAM program. We will have fun creating Valen-slime and getting messy!

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you like being messy and LOVE to have a good “slime” then join us for a special Valentine's Day themed STEAM program. We will have fun creating Valen-slime and getting messy!

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

Happy Valen-Slime Day!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

If you like being messy and LOVE to have a good “slime” then join us for a special Valentine's Day themed STEAM program. We will have fun creating Valen-slime and getting messy!

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you like being messy and LOVE to have a good “slime” then join us for a special Valentine's Day themed STEAM program. We will have fun creating Valen-slime and getting messy!

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

Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Dramatic Play in the Storyroom

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Bring your imagination and join us for a dramatic playtime! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join us for a dramatic playtime! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play 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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

This week's chess event will be moved into the Story Corner. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week's chess event will be moved into the Story Corner. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Block Party!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
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.

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Market Monday

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Hogwarts Drop-in Team LEGO® Build

All Day
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Together we will build a LEGO® Harry Potter Clock Tower. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw – all are welcome at this come-and-go event. Don’t miss the magic. For ages 5 to adult.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Together we will build a LEGO® Harry Potter Clock Tower. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw – all are welcome at this come-and-go event. Don’t miss the magic. For ages 5 to adult.

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

Preschool Pals

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Duplo Free Play

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Tinker Thinkers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Building STEAM Maker Space

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

Cancelled
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

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

LEGO Block Party!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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.

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

Family Lego Challenge

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everyone

Miss Alyssa invites families to come to the Library for our Family Lego Challenge where participants receive a box of Lego pieces and are challenged to create based on the theme of the month.

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

Miss Alyssa invites families to come to the Library for our Family Lego Challenge where participants receive a box of Lego pieces and are challenged to create based on the theme of the month.

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Parachute Play

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers

Ages 18 months – 3 years old with a caregiver. Older siblings may assist the caregivers by holding the parachute – this program is designed with  toddlers in mind! Registration is required-space is limited.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months – 3 years old with a caregiver. Older siblings may assist the caregivers by holding the parachute – this program is designed with  toddlers in mind! Registration is required-space is limited.

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.