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Ed Klein Cartoon Drawing

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Instructions on the basics of cartooning so you can caricature the world around you, create original cartoons, and draw your favorite characters. Ed Klein has drawn for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros.

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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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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.

Zooming In! Exploring with Microscopes

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.  

Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnification settings to observe various specimens.

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

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Participants will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book Buddies

10:00am - 10:30am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

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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.

Spy Camp

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Teen SummerZine

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Join us for another summer of writing and sharing your creative projects with Lancaster County teens and PA authors! You may join us live at Manheim Township Public Library AND via zoom!

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

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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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.

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

Summer Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Manheim Township High School Chess Team is hosting a summer chess group at the Manheim Township Public Library! All skill levels are welcome to come to learn chess and improve their game.

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

Spy Camp

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Cartooning Made Easy- Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cartooning Made Easy!!

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

Spellbinding Adventure

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Harry Potter series contains some of the greatest, most imaginative adventures in literature. Come participate in a celebration of Harry Potter adventures, learning the ins and outs of owls and creating your own mythical creature. 

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.

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

Spy Camp

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We are looking for secret agents! Are you ready to start your spy training? Join this three-day camp where you will learn to decode secret messages, dodge lasers and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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.
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a day of music-based games. Take your place center stage as a member of a rock band in the game Band Hero, with your choice of being a guitar player, drummer, or lead singer.

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
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!

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 10-12.

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

Down By The Station: Railroad Stations and Terminals!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Adults and older interested teens.

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.

Jack and the Beanstalk

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Brave young Jack climbs a mysterious beanstalk to stop the Ogre's antics.  The lad grabs the harp, the hen, and a bag of silver coins, escaping down the beanstalk.  When the Ogre tries to follow there is a surprisingly happy ending for a

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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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Ryan “The BugMan” will show the audience 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world. Meanwhile, he’ll be relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for many of those same creatures.

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

Pancakes and Poetry @ Teen Central

9:30am - 11:30am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This event will be held at Teen Central in collaboration with Manheim Community Library. Eat some pancakes, while you challenge and flex your word abilities.

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

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.

Coloring for Tweens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you like coloring? Or maybe you need to relax a little? Come hang out at the library while working on some fun coloring pages! Ages 10-12.

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

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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 "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! Ages 10-12.

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

Lego Block Party!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

The LEGO Block Party at the library is a fun and creative program where children ages 8-12 come together to build various creations using LEGO bricks.