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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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.

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

Story Time - Spring 2

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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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.

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.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Open Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.  

Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more!

Walk-ins are welcome!

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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

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This event is in the "Babies" group.

Little Steps - Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14.

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

Preschool Storytime - Night and Day

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about the opposites of night and day through stories, crafts, and activities!

For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required. 

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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.

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 "Children" group.

Homeschool History Mystery

10:30am - 11:30am
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Homeschool History Mystery offers a little bit of history, a little bit of writing, an opportunity to learn about a mystery related to a real event in history. (Ages 7+; Please Register)

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, b

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time: Group B

11:00am - 11:30am
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 6 week session will run April 9 - May 14.

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

Dramatic Play Tuesday

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

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

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Open Play

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Open play time for ages 0-11 months and siblings.  

Drop in and join other families with babies to socialize and play with shaker eggs, scarves, board books and more!

Walk-ins are welcome!

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

Bits and Bytes Technology Classes: Making a Resume

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your computer skills?

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

Adult Coloring Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library to color and socialize. Colored pencils, markers, and coloring pages will be available or bring you own. No registration needed. This is a drop in club. 

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

On the Same Page Teen Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a different graphic novel each month focusing on civic and social literacy. This month we will be discussing the graphic novel Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood.

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.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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 "Tweens" group.

CHILL OUT for Tweens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come chill out at the library where we will be doing lots of relaxing activities. Put together a puzzle, help make a Zen Garden and make your very own stress ball.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Free-Play (Ages 6+)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Event Details

LEGO Free-Play for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination! 

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Little Steps - Babies

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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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.