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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Board Games for Adults: Catan

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

If you’re looking for more of a challenge than party games, join us for this new program focused on strategy games!

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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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Laser Tag for Tweens

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us after hours for laser tag in the Library!  Please use the State Street entrance to drop off and pick up your children.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Late Night at the Library

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch. Teens must be dropped off no later than 7:15 p.m. Ages 13-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

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

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Monday Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us in viewing the 5-time Oscar winning classic “The Apartment”. Insurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs. When his manager Mr.

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

Critical Life Skills: Email

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We are exploring critical life skills we need as we grow into our adult lives. We will be covering how to use an email account to communicate with others and how to identify dangerous scams and phishing emails.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Special Needs

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

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.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures *Rescheduled*

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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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 "Tweens" group.

Nail Art for Tweens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come paint your nails! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring some as well. Ages 10-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Whip It Up Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we delve into a cookbook and explore the chef(s), the ingredients, the tastes, the culture, the fun and the camaraderie. Look for this month’s cookbook and the sign-up list behind the circulation desk. Ages 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Read & Escape: Virtual Book Discussion

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Read exciting new books! Join us online for a book discussion of “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews. A link to this virtual program will be emailed to participants after registration. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Typing for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Children" group.

Joy to the World: Holiday Crafternoon!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore your creative side by joining us for a fun afternoon of holiday crafts. This program will feature stations with crafts celebrating December holidays around the world! Ages 6-9.

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.

Food Allergies

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

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Pinochle Party

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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:

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:30 p.m. Seniors.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventures in Gaming: Overcooked Holiday Levels

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore the wacky world of co-op games that Laura loves. The weirder the game, the better! All games will be co-op games requiring you to work together to succeed. This session is Overcooked. (Holiday DLC) Ages 13-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

I Can Cook! Kids Cooking Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Not So Jolly Christmas Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

At this not so jolly Christmas party we will watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966), make a craft and eat some yummy Christmas treats! Feel free to wear a Cozy Christmas sweater or PJs. Ages 10-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Kid's Holiday Celebration

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

We will be celebrating the holiday season with arts and crafts, music and movement, making snack and making friends! Join us in your favorite holiday outfit and celebrate the season at the library! Ages 2-7.

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Afternoon for Teens

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come create and have fun with your friends at the Library. No stress allowed as we explore our artistic side and unwind in a relaxing, no-judgement environment. Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Gamers: Overcooked

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

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.