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Painting for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

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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.

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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.
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Smokey Bear Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment.

Get started on Smokey's Reading Challenge.

Geared for ages 5 - 10.

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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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Conundrum Society

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Are you a fan of whodunnits, escape rooms and cracking codes and puzzles that test your patience? Join us each month for a new challenge! Work together as a group of sleuths solving puzzles and mysteries! Ages 10-18.

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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.

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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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.

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Bootcamp: Library Obstacle Course

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a military-inspired obstacle course to test your endurance. Water obstacles will be used. Ages 10-18.

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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.

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.

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Lego Club

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

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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.

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LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Once a month, we'll build themed creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library. No registration required.

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. 

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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.

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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Learn how to connect with personal and community gardens through the art of nature journaling. Participants will practice basic techniques and skills and learn to nurture their creative side to flourish and grow!

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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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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The Backbone of Our Country: The Women of the Civil War

11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Columbia Civil War Historian Cindy Beaston will present a special topic in honor of Mother’s Day. We will look at certain women and the roles they played during our country’s darkest time.

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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.

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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.

Cookbook Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

What is a Cookbook Club? Like a book club, members meet to discuss books and enjoy each other’s company along with some great food. Who can join in? Everyone!

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Food Allergies

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

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

Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan and artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing in this after-hours teen program. Unwind from a busy week with other teens who like to draw. Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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

Homeschool STEM Lab

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Business & Career, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a dive into Botany… Have you ever dissected a flower or a seed? Ever wondered what all those parts were for? Find out in this hands-on look at the world of plants. 

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.

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

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers: Maple Farm Visit

1:45pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Students who have a pen pal at Maple Farm are invited to Maple Farm for an in-person visit! We will be playing Bingo with the seniors in the pen pal program.

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

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
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.

Blockheadz Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Build, design and create with Lego® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program.

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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.

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 "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Club for Tweens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Homeschoolers are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments! Ages 10-12.

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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.

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.

Drop-In STEAM

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

New Time! Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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

Minecrafternoon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attention Minecraft lovers! CREEP on over to the library and enjoy an afternoon of Minecraft themed crafts and activities. It’s going to be a BLAST! Ages 6-9.

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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

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.

Crochet with Kasey

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you! 

Their May project will be: Chickens 

This project is beginner friendly!

Supplies needed:

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 "Tweens" group.

Holy Guacamole

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Try new foods and develop cooking skills that can be used at home while making fun and easy recipes. Participants must be able to read and write. Ages 10-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Railroad History in Columbia

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Columbia Historic Preservation Society President Chris Vera as he presents Railroad History in Columbia.

This program is best suited for children ages 5+.

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

Book Discussion for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing the book “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. Please read the book prior to arriving. Be prepared to answer some questions about the book and share some of the parts you liked and didn’t like.

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

Third Thursday Crafternoon

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets closer.

 

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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.