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Family Photos & Library Tour

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

In partnership with CWS Lancaster and in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month/World Refugee Day, we welcome new neighbor families to the library to sit for a professional family portrait and to learn about the many resources Lancaster Public L

STEM Adventures: Amazing Animal Adaptations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover.

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Innovation Train Full STEAM Ahead

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!  STEAM allows children to be problem solvers, creators, inventors, innovators, collaborators, experimenters, and critical thinkers!  

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. 

Friends Book Sale

9:30am - 7:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Phredd Ukulele One Man Band

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Fun, interactive, educational fun with Phredd – Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy!

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. 

Sidewalk Chalk Art and Popsicles!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Have fun making cool artwork on the library sidewalk while eating popsicles! All ages.

MTPLF Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

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.

Get Outside! With Lancaster Conservancy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn how to explore the great outdoors with Lancaster Conservancy!

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. 

Ecothermic Animal Adventures with Jesse Rothacker

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure!  

These ecothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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.

A Look at Libraries: Libraries in Popular Culture

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

How have libraries been depicted in books, movies, and television? How do those depictions inform what we expect and/or want from our libraries?

Connect with a Social Worker

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

Burrowing Adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Brubaker Park, East Earl. Learn about life underground, the creatures who live in burrows (with puppets and pelts) and unleash your inner animal as we play in a life-size pretend burrow. Presented by Lancaster County Dept.

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. 

Technology Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!

Ed Klein - Cartooning Made Easy

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cartooning Made Easy

K+ only

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. 

United States History Trivia Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family, your friends, your neighbors, or come alone! Test your knowledge of U.S.

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.

Library Board meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Everyone

Friends Book Sale

9:30am - 7:00pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Refreshing Mountain Nature Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tuesdays, June 4 & 11, July 2 & 16 at 10 am. Come and hear all about native and exotic creatures from around the world.

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. 

Touch a Truck Garbage Truck!

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an opportunity to explore the truck.

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. 

Doggie Downtime

10:45am - 11:45am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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