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Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 3 PM

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Free-Play (Ages 6+)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination!  Homeschool families welcome!! *Please note that these are the small LEGOS that ...

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination! 

Homeschool families welcome!!

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

Market Monday

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration is required. A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market! Each family group must include a responsible adult...

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

Drop-in program. No registration is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

ELANCO Library Closed (for a computer upgrade and to prepare for the reopening of our Children's Library)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to prepare for the re-opening of our Children's Library and for a computer upgrade. Preschool Storytime for toda...

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to prepare for the re-opening of our Children's Library and for a computer upgrade. Preschool Storytime for today is CANCELLED.

Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 3 PM

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschool STEM/History Mystery

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

STEM/History Mystery is a combined program that focuses on a STEM creation involving history! There are two different time/date offerings for the same topic. Thursday, May 16 and T...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

STEM/History Mystery is a combined program that focuses on a STEM creation involving history! There are two different time/date offerings for the same topic. Thursday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 21 (Ages 7+; Please Register)

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.

LEGO Free-Play (Ages 6+)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Event Details LEGO Free-Play for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination!  *Please note that these are the small LEGOS that are not approp...

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Event Details

LEGO Free-Play for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Book Bingo

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Miss Jan's BINGO is an interactive program with themed rounds. So much fun!! Guess what we have for prizes - BOOKS of course!!

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Miss Jan's BINGO is an interactive program with themed rounds. So much fun!! Guess what we have for prizes - BOOKS of course!!

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Snapology Spike Prime Attackbots Crossbow

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Attackbots Crossbow: In this lesson, students will learn the basics of building a robot, from understanding a program code to completing step-by-step instructions. Once they've...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attackbots Crossbow:

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.

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

Coding for Kids

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for some basic coding! Your child can code, regardless of experience level!  Space is limited - if you have your own tech we can admit a few extra kids so contact u...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for some basic coding! Your child can code, regardless of experience level! 

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 "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the library! We’ll plan, plant and take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardenin...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the library! We’ll plan, plant and take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

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. 

Closing Early

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock

The Library will be closing early today at 6pm. Make sure to visit us before that time to stock up on books and DVDs for the long weekend!

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

The Library will be closing early today at 6pm. Make sure to visit us before that time to stock up on books and DVDs for the long weekend!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver. No registration Required!

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver.

No registration Required!

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Mountville Branch CLOSED

All Day
Mountville Branch

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 25 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. The Lancaster City Branch will be op...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 25 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade.

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Adamstown

Adamstown Area will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. You can sti...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 28.