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Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Juneteenth.

Decorate A Summer Reading Bag!

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Manheim Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a Summer Reading tote and make your next checkout here more stylish!

Please come wearing older clothing so you don't get your outfit ruined. Paint will find a place where it shouldn't be! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Read to a Therapy Dog!

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Go Worms Go! Worm Races

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

1st Day to Redeem Your Summer Reading Log For Prizes!

All Day
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Please have your child turn in their own reading logs and have them pick a free book with their prize! 

We LOVE seeing their excitement when they except their reward at the end of a great challenge!! 

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. 

Birds & Reptiles: Living Dinosaurs

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Kreider Cultural Center
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dinosaurs may be a thing of the past, but there are still living dinos all around us! Learn about the ancient “terrible lizards” and their modern-day relatives: birds and reptiles.

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. 

Children's American Sign Language Class

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

ASL classes for kids provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn American Sign Language, enhancing their communication skills and cultural understanding. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 weeks.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Book Buddies

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
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. 

Mister Boom Boom's Music Play Patrol

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Columbia
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Fun for the whole family!

Limit 50. Registration is required, please register each person in your group individually. 

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. 

Ed Klein - Cartooning Made Easy

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Kreider Cultural Center
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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)

Photo Consent

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

Knitting Club

1:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for knotting and crocheting! Beginners and all skill levels welcome! 

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. 

LPL Builders Lab

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

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

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.

Doc Yoder Math Magic

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Magician and Storyteller, Doc Yoder teaches math magic for 3rd graders and up. Each child will leave with magic tricks to wow their friends and family!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Sahd's Metal Recycling Tour

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Columbia
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we tour Sahd's Metal Recycling! Learn how you can help take care of our planet!

Meet at Sahd's Metal Recycling: 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 

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.

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. 

Blooming Origami

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program!

Math Magic with Doc Yoder

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Lancaster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Anime After School!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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. 

Pokémon TCG Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14. 

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for lego club every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month! 

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. 

Children's American Sign Language Class

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

ASL classes for kids provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn American Sign Language, enhancing their communication skills and cultural understanding. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 weeks.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Book Buddies

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
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. 

Summer Fun With Robots!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our robots never go on vacation! Come and play with them at the library!

Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver please! Best for beginners, but we’ll have something for most robot fans!

 

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.

Family Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.