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Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

The Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving event will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling

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: 47
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ed Klein will instruct students on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them, create original cartoons, and draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

KooKoo's Cartoon Magic Show

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

See KooKoo the Cartoon Magician’s interactive brand of comedy as he presents magic routines as a love letter to the Art of Animation accented by visual gags and zany sound effects!

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.

Young Writers Program

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Hybrid program-please register to receive a link to the writing platform.  

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

Bracelet Making for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your own beaded bracelets! Ages 10-12.

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.

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.

Nick DiSanto One Man Band Pre-4th of July Celebration

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 21st for residents of other municipalities.

Board Game Club: Learn to Play Ticket to Ride

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This program is for youth ages 10-14 years of age.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
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Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on July 4th

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers: Maple Farm Visit

1:45pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. Only students who already have a pen pal can register for this event.

Blockheadz Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.

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: 46
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

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!