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Duplo Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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

1800s Toolmakers in Manheim Township

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Event Details:

This program provides a brief overview of the legacy toolmakers in New England and the mid-Atlantic from the pre-Revolution through 1880. That intro provides perspective and shows distribution of regions of activity.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Leyendo con Luchadores

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

La biblioteca pública de Lancaster se complace en presentar un programa especial con luchadores de WWE y 3LW.

Spanish language flyer

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Movie Matinee - Gnomeo & Juliet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie matinee showing of Gnomeo and Juliet.

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

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

Chesterbrook Academy - 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Adults
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 1 year. 

Little Ducklings is a fun interactive program designed for parent or caregivers and their babies.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2024.)

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

This 10 week session will run September 16 - November 18.

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 "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
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.

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.

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

Fall Play & Learn Series

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Play and Learn flyer

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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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

Knitting club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

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

Parachute Play

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
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:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 16 - November 18.

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 "Children" group.

Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafty Cards with Bert

11:00am - 12:15pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you! 

The themes for this month are Veterans Day and Christmas. Participants will make the three cards pictured to take home. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2024.)

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

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

Market Monday

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 is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 to 7 years old)

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

Dramatic Play Hour

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! We will read a story and then have fun playing pretend based on a theme from the book! Ages 3-7.

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.

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.

Powerpoint: Beginner

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Participants will be able to create a basic Powerpoint presentation and effectively navigate the software.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion: Bookworms Unlimited

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion about What we Read?, Why we Read?, and more!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Golden Triangle Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

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

3rd Annual Dinovember Shindig

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's Dinovember at our library!