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Kids Crafts and Coffee- May

10:15am - 11:15am
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Come have FUN and make some new friends!  We will do a toddler/preschool friendly craft, sing songs, and play!  The Library will provide coffee for the adults!! (From Joe on the GO!!)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Marietta Story Time with Miss Jan

10:30am - 11:15am
Milanof-Schock
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Offsite Event
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Offsite Location
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Miss Jan is going to Marietta for a special story time at the old First National Bank building, 100 W. Market Street.

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

Parachute Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, May 1st for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 3rd for residents of other municipalities.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sit & Knit

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

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

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafterday!

9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Joyful Stitchers

9:15am - 12:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

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

The Path to Home Ownership: How To Be A First Time Home Buyer

10:00am - 11:00am
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

This program will assess the current housing market, show how to give yourself an advantage as a buyer, dispel mortgage myths, explain the importance of credit and down payments, while providing patrons with the dos and don'ts of buying your firs

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.

Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Learn how to research your family history using historical documents.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Plant Sale

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 17 from 10AM-5PM

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Gaming

10:00am - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Create Columbia is bringing art to our lovely Locust Street Park!

This year begins “Art in the Park,” an event to celebrate the work of regional artists.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Este programa evaluará el mercado inmobiliario actual, mostrará cómo obtener una ventaja como comprador, disipará los mitos hipotecarios, explicará la importancia del crédito y los pagos iniciales, mientras brinda a

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Pruning

11:00am - 12:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

This first session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on pruning!

You'll learn about the tools used for pruning, as well as how to maintain and clean them, along with safety while pruning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool Curriculum and Book Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Homeschooling families are invited to:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Plant Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Patio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants!

Spread the horticultural joy at our 2024 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow houseplant enthusiasts on the library's front patio.

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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.

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

Duplo Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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.

A Short History of Folk Music Part 2

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Presented by Dr.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

In advance of her appearance as a presenter and panelist at the world-renowned Agatha Christie Festival in England, Teresa Peschel will join us to discuss her book Agatha Christie, She Watched: One Woman’s Plot to

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today! 

No pickup in June, July or August.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Tiny Tales Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Columbia
Registration Open
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and playtime for our youngest library friends ages birth to 2 with their caregiver.

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.