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The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure with Erick Hershey

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Everyone
Event Details:

Join magician Erick Hershe, on a magical journey across the countryside! This show features magical illusions that show how READING can take us on amazing adventures in our imagina...

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

Join magician Erick Hershe, on a magical journey across the countryside! This show features magical illusions that show how READING can take us on amazing adventures in our imagination!

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

The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.

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.

Hopewell Furnace: Fueling America's Industrial Growth

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Book Club, Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

How did southeast Pennsylvania fuel America’s Industrial capabilities? Join National Park Service Ranger Nick Cahill to learn how the community of Hopewell Furnace utilized th...

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

How did southeast Pennsylvania fuel America’s Industrial capabilities?

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

Budgeting During a Crisis

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series! Budgeting During a Crisis will teach patrons the difference between budgeting and crisis budgeting,...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Budgeting During a Crisis will teach patrons the difference between budgeting and crisis budgeting, as well as how to assess your income and expenses

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Rethinking Fall Gardening and Cleanup

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This third and final session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on the end of the growing season. Our tendency to meticulously clean up...

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 third and final session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on the end of the growing season.

Our tendency to meticulously clean up after a long, hot summer may feel therapeutic, but are we

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Raven Ridge Live Wildlife

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Come see PA reptiles, mammals, and birds of prey, up close... like a skunk!!! This will be a program you will be talking about for a long time to come. For all ...

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

At Adamstown Grove. Come see PA reptiles, mammals, and birds of prey, up close... like a skunk!!! This will be a program you will be talking about for a long time to come. For all Ages. 

 

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

Ectothermic Animal Adventures

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents! Jesse Rot...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Borrowing for Small Business

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series! Borrowing for a Small Business will show small business owners how and where to find funding for th...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Borrowing for a Small Business will show small business owners how and where to find funding for their business.

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

Ectothermic Animal Adventure!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+, other family members welcome to observe. We may offer this event outside if weather allows, if so we will contact you so you can bring blankets, lawn chairs, suns...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+, other family members welcome to observe. We may offer this event outside if weather allows, if so we will contact you so you can bring blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, etc.

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

Author Series: Annette Whipple RESCHEDULED

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Please register each child, tween and teen separately. In the required question, please list all accompanying adults and younger siblings.  Children's author Annette Whippl...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Please register each child, tween and teen separately.

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

Play K! All aboard!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome. This is a passive "playscape" based upon a program from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Come and enjoy the activ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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 "Toddlers" group.
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.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents! Jesse Rot...

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

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Journaling Workshop: Time: Tyrant or Treasure: 11 Steps to Embracing Life in All its Messiness

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Series: Dr. Robert Frick - Six American Activists!

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives. Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives.

Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This is a six-week session.

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.

Critter Connections

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on educational program featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. Children and adults will have the opportunity to touch and hold various critters. We’ll discu...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on educational program featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. Children and adults will have the opportunity to touch and hold various critters. We’ll discuss animal facts and answer questions.

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

Critter Connections

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. All the animals are safe t...

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

This will be a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. All the animals are safe to touch and hold. For all ages.

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

Astronomy club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky!  No registration needed.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky! 

No registration needed.

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

Dementia Caregiver Support with Melody Karick

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an educational discussion regarding the importance of self-care for the care partner supporting the person living with dementia, presented by Melody Karick, CDP, CMDCP,...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an educational discussion regarding the importance of self-care for the care partner supporting the person living with dementia, presented by Melody Karick, CDP, CMDCP, PCHA, VDTC

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

Workin' on the Railroad!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and interested older youth.  Join the outreach staff from the Railroad Museum of PA who will offer a lecture and Q&A about four historic railroad jobs, along w...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Adults and interested older youth.  Join the outreach staff from the Railroad Museum of PA who will offer a lecture and Q&A about four historic railroad jobs, along with primary source photos and artifacts. 

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

Journaling Workshop: Time: Tyrant or Treasure: 11 Steps to Embracing Life in All its Messiness

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Series: Dr. Robert Frick -

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives. Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives.

Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This is a six-week session.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

A Look at Libraries: Libraries of the Future

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

What have futuristic visionaries imagined for libraries in the future? Let’s look at “realistic” and “fantastic” possibilities for what libraries can, should, and might be.

Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

What have futuristic visionaries imagined for libraries in the future? Let’s look at “realistic” and “fantastic” possibilities for what libraries can, should, and might be.

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

Adventures in Chemistry!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 5-15, other family members welcome to observe.  We welcome back the scientists at Eurofins Lancaster Labs, who will amaze you with all the adventures you can take wi...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Ages 5-15, other family members welcome to observe.  We welcome back the scientists at Eurofins Lancaster Labs, who will amaze you with all the adventures you can take with liquid nitrogen!

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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

Genealogy Group

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older st...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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.