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Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 10-12.

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

Sing & Sign

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Darla Bair, Music for Everyone's Director of Choral Activities, for a storytime for preschoolers and their families.

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

Busy Builders

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all junior engineers! Come build using different building tools such as Legos®, blocks, boxes and more!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
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.

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

May's movie is "Wonka!"

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.

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

Lititz Garden Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An evening of Magic

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Magician & Comedian Ran’D Shine is known for performing "Real Magic for Real People." In other words, no video edits, no actors, just pure mind-boggling magic entertainment.

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

Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome all knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, cross stitchers, felters, spinners, and embroiderers—anyone who transforms fiber into amazing creations is invited to attend our bimonthly Knitting Club.

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

Toddler Time with Stay and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hello, and welcome all between the all ages 0-48months(4-year-olds)! This is a time your child/kiddo to bond with you, new friends, learn to share, and listen to a short story. The basics of this program is play.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

Nature Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

In conjunction with HikerBabes, this event is open to adult women only.

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

Mother's Day Sale

10:00am - 6:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are holding a Mother's Day sale in the library lobby! They'll have jewelry, a variety of gift items, and books, including local authors, history, art, coffee table books, and more.

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

Stories with Ms. Sarah

10:30am - 11:30am
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime featuring this year's Pennsylvania One Book, "Slug in Love" by Rachel Bright. For children ages 2-6 with parent or caregiver. 

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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Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 19th 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Wee Build Free Play

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

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

New for 2024! As our teens have mostly aged out of the Teen Anime Club, we're rebranding it as an adult program. Teens may still attend with an adult permission (in writing). Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.

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.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Join Tenfold at the Lancaster Public Library on May 4th for Fair Housing month.

Tenfold's certified Fair Housing Specialists will be available all day!

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 "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.

Spring Clean Up Day!

9:00am - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Looking for a way to help the library? Bring your family and friends and join us for our Spring Clean Up Day! We'll work on various projects around the outside of the library - if you have gloves we highly recommend bringing them.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Kraybill Student Art Show

10:00am - 12:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

The public is invited to our 2nd Annual Kraybill Student Art Show on Saturday, May 4 from 10a - noon. We will have

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.

Mother's Day Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are holding a Mother's Day sale in the library lobby! They'll have jewelry, a variety of gift items, and books, including local authors, history, art, coffee table books, and more.

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

Music & Movement

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

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Star Wars Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that includes Star Wars books and a Star Wars craft. Please feel free to dress up in any space-themed outfits! Ages 3-7.