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Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable  for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for June is: Atomic City Girls by James Beard. ...

Let's Take an Insect Adventure!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Ryan “The Bug Man” will show the audience hundreds of incredible bugs and insects from around the world while sharing some of the crazy-cool adventures he took while searching for these creatures on land, air, and sea! The Bug Man” has experience...

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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.

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. 

Lancaster Conservancy Water Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join Lancaster Conservancy to celebrate the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during Water Week! Learn about the different ways we use water and the ways we can protect this resource for future generations. For al...

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. 

Vegetable Gardening on a Budget with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Finance, Presentation
Event Details:
Growing your own food doesn't have to be expensive! This workshop, presented by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, will teach you the basics of setting up your vegetable garden while cutting back your costs and increasing your harvests. Covering ...

The Adventure Begins: Travel Tips, Tricks, and Trends with Lori Willwerith

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:
Traveling can be an enriching and exciting experience. To make the most of it, it's wise to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, and to know a few tips and tricks. Learn timeless advice and recent trends from Lori Willwerth, travel agent a...

STEM Adventures: Bridge Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Team up as a family or compete against each other as we explore concepts of science, technology, engineering...

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.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library! Beginners welcome! We’ll get you started on your first project. For all ages.  ...

Keeping Your Little Adventurer Safe! A Poison Education Program with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Childhood poisoning contributes significantly to injury-related deaths in the U.S., with children under 6 years of age accounting for 39 percent of reported human exposures to poison control centers in 2020. In an effort to mitigate this risk to c...

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. 

Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Brandon Harter

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Technology Class
Event Details:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already making a profound impact on our community. Join Brandon Harter, attorney and founder of Lancaster Tech Law, for a discussion on how AI is impacting Lancaster County now and how it will continue to impact us in ...

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:
Once a month, we'll build themed creations out of LEGO Bricks that will be displayed in the library.  No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.  ...

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.

Mark DeRose Music and Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Mark DeRose's Music & Art show combines Mark’s loves of the visual arts & songwriting. Mark’s songs, artwork, videos, and activities complement one another to communicate his message of encouragement to embrace and enjoy life to its fullest, ...

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. 

Survive Outside with Lancaster County Parks and Rec

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Do you have what it takes to survive your outdoor adventures? Would you know what to do if you ever got lost? Go over different survival scenarios, learn what to keep on an emergency survival kit, and practice navigation using a compass made from a c...

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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Babies from birth to 17 months (with parent or other caring adult) will enjoy songs, action rhymes, simple stories, and playtime while building early literacy skills. Also a terrific way to get to know other families in your community! (This story...

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.

Let's Explore Robots

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology Class
Event Details:
Check out different robots and learn how they work. Then build a Bristle Bot to take home with you! For teens and tweens. No registration required.  ...

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.

Toddler Discovery Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:
A mix of free play and exploration, bring your toddler to the library to discover fun activities focusing on the natural world and their senses.  For families. No registration required.  ...

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Virtual Dementia Tour with Melody Karick

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:
Is someone you know, love, or care for experiencing dementia? Would you like to better understand and empathize with their daily experiences? Join Melody Karick for Second Wind Dreams – Virtual Dementia Tour and get an idea of what it’s like to walk ...

Circus in a Box with Cissy and the Man

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:
The joy of the circus comes to life when this juggler/clown duo comes barreling through the door. Cissy and The Man delight their audiences with humor, joy and skill. But the hardest part is working together! Will Cissy successfully assist The Man, o...

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. 

Lunch Munch for Teens and Tweens

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Bring your lunch to much on at the library with Miss Jen! A social hour for teens and tweens full of discussions, trivia, and shenanigans.  No registration required. ...

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

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. Team up as a family or compete against each other as we explore concepts of science, technology, engineering...

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.

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! Learn about local trails and preserves, what to bring, and how to be prepared for outdoor adventures. For all ages. No registration required. ...

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. 

Fighting Financial Fraud with Jen Parsons & Chad Davis, Mid Penn Bank

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation
Event Details:
We see fraud and cyber-attacks all over the news. As a Cash Management Officer at Mid Penn Bank, Jen Parsons sees it all firsthand, and so does Mid Penn Bank Branch Manager Chad Davis. Join them for an informative seminar in which you’ll learn what y...

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. history during our trivia night and celebrate the Fourth of July with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence!  All ages 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.

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.

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Ed Klein will instruct students on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them, create original cartoons, and draw their favorite cartoon characters. Ed has drawn for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Studios, Don Blu...

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.