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Youth Chess Camp

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 7-15.

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.

Children's Pottery Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Local potter, Amy Holland, will demonstrate how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel. Participants will create using air dry clay.

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

Raven Ridge Rehabilitation Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

This one-hour program will include a little bit of everything from PA reptiles to mammals and birds of prey. We talk about how we acquired these animals as ambassadors and how they are beneficial for the environment.

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

Water Wars

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Pick a team, grab some water balloons and water bombs—it’s a water war! Ages 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.

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LEGO Creation Club

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

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this 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.

Edible Insects!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your adventurous appetite to the library for this tasty program! Participants will learn about the edible and inedible insects. There will also be the opportunity to taste the freshly roasted insects.

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

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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. 

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

Coding for Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for coding with friends! Your child can code, regardless of experience level!

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 13-18. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community.

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

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

Experiments with Light and Color with Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come investigate the fascinating world of light and color. Participants will enjoy learning using science equipment such as prisms, prism glasses, slinkies, blacklights and more. Be prepared to be ‘wowed’ by light color!

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hunt a Killer: Teen Detectives

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Work together to solve the murder of an actress who disappeared long ago. This program will be using the Hunt a Killer: Curtain Call set. Each week we will solve a new episode. Full of challenging puzzles you will work together to solve!

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.

Photo Consent

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

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Youth Chess Camp

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 7-15.

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.
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 "Everyone" group.

Raven Ridge Wildlife Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center presents a one-hour program with a little bit of everything from PA reptiles to mammals and birds of prey.

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. 

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp for Teens

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LCCL After School Alliance

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County 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 adv