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Children's Library Closed for Renovations. Children's books & audiobooks are available for checkout on the first floor. Storytimes & other programs continue as scheduled.

All Day 1/8 - 5/20
Eastern Lancaster County
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. The lower level, where the children’s library is located, will be C...

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/6
Ephrata
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. ...

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. Appointments av...

Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Accessible Yoga for EveryBody with Jenny Bone from Black Cat Yoga. If you have a mat and a block, please bring it.  Some mats and blocks will be available to borrow.  Chairs will be provided.  ...

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: 29
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. We do have a lot of toys, but we want...

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. 

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 10th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 12th for residents of other municipalities. Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imagi...

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of...

Play K! Let's Go Shopping!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
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Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome. This is a passive "playscape" based upon a program from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Come and enjoy the activities that are set up for this program. It is designed for the caregiv...

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.

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! Library staff will provide free one-on-one technology training, assistance with online job applications, or help with yo...

ELANCO Library Closes at 1pm (to prepare to reopen the Children's Library)

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:
ELANCO Library will close at 1pm, today, Friday, April 26, 2024, to prepare for the re-opening of our Children's Library.  The Children’s Library underwent a remodel (including updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a n...

Baby Mania

9:00am - 9:30am
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 10th&n...

Bookin' It Story Walk & Earth Day Arty Party!

9:00am - 12:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:
Help us raise money and join us for a special Earth Day Story Walk at Strasburg Community Park on Saturday April 27! Embark on a literary adventure through nature as you stroll along the trail, encountering story pages at every turn. Kids will de...

Paws 2 Read

10:00am - 10:15am
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun! Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 10th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 12th for residents of o...

Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain

10:00am - 12:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
If chronic pain gets in the way of living life on your terms, we hope you will join Lancaster Public Library and certified instructors from Penn State Health for our upcoming program, “Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain.” This two-hour, in-pe...

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game! ...

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

Spring Fling Masquerade @ The Shack

10:00am - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:
The Manheim Community Library and the Shack Restaurant and Mini Golf would like to invite you to our first ever Spring Fling Masquerade! This is a free event for you and your family to enjoy a game of mini golf, and a fun day all around. Food will be...

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

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.

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.

Paws 2 Read

10:15am - 10:30am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

10:30am - 10:45am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Read-a-Loud with Raven

10:30am - 11:30am
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Children will build reading confidence with the help of Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow. Registrat...

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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. 

Paws 2 Read

10:45am - 11:00am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

11:00am - 11:15am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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