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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft and share the joy of reading with your little ones!

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

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.

Photo Consent

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

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30a for a fun time of reading, singing, basic sign language & a craft!

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.

Photo Consent

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

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.

Photo Consent

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

Storytime for Ages 3-5

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading to young children is an important part of early child development and preparation for school. In Library Storytime, children are introduced to weekly themes and concept through books, rhymes, songs, and puppets.

Preschool Party

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not 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. 

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten age.

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.

Castañeda's Library Fundraiser

11:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library!

Toddler Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2026.)

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

This 11 week session will run January 14 - March 25.

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. 

Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Painting Club

12:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

STEM Challenges for Homeschoolers!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s stretch our brain cells by working with tough but fun science, technology, engineering and math 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.

Red Rose Quilters Guild - Embroidery mini group

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club works to promote, educate, and encourage the love of machine embroidery incorporating it into our love for quilting. Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Sensory Discovery Storytime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging sensory discovery storytime program all about Rainbows! We will review colors, do some color mixing, make a walking rainbow and explore a sensory bin! 

Writing club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 19+ please register for each session. Sessions with insuficcient attendance will be cancelled so please monitor your email.

Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the Library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose their favorite book to read from the Library or bring their own.

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.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the Library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose their favorite book to read from the Library or bring their own.

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.

Fashion Design for Tweens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to design your own mini-sized outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. Each meeting we will have a new challenge. 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.

Toddler Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Toddlers
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2026.)

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

This 11 week session will run January 14 - March 25.

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. 

MTPLF Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

Wildlife Wednesdays

6:00pm–7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Sewcial Sewing Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This sewing club is for people who sew and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to sew and work on projects.