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Sit & Knit

11:00am - 12:30pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

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

Dramatic Play Fridays

12:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more!

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

Technology Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
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!

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

Mid Day Matinee

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Event Details:

Join us for this month’s film. We’ll offer new-to-video releases as well as classic titles. Light snack is provided.

This month's title is Dances With Wolves.

Movies may be rated PG-13. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafterday!

9:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fall Book Sale

9:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

 

 

held at Salem United Methodist Church 

140 N. Penn St. Manheim, PA 17545

 

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Joyful Stitchers

9:15am - 12:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

 

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.

Storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Join dancers from the Victor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy to experience the Nutcracker Ballet!  

Hear the story read by the Sugar Plum Fairy as dancers act out the different roles.

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

Lancaster County Historical Societies meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Lindsay K. Bandy - Author Visit

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Local young adult author Lindsay Bandy, author of Nemesis and the Swan, will be on hand for a book signing and to introduce her new book, Inevitable Fate.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Gaming

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

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

Secret Society of Bookworms - a junior book club

10:30am - 11:30am
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

You love books, and like to talk about them? This is the place for you! We read a book together and talk about it with snacks and drinks on a relaxing mid-morning Saturday. 

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

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Games Day

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Details:

We’ll be playing video & board games all day at the library! Video games exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Please arrive 15 minutes before tournament times to sign-in. Tournaments begin promptly at their scheduled time! 

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

Hunt a Killer: Adult Detectives

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Work together with fellow detectives to examine evidence, evaluate suspects, solve puzzles and piece together the motive to a thrilling mystery. We will be using mysteries created by the Hunt a Killer subscription service.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paragons of People's Music: Session 4

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Music, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Live Music, Commentary & Sing-Alongs!

Join us for a special six-part program celebrating the music of legendary songwriters who shaped American culture.

Don't miss a Paragons of People's Music celebration o

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Team Showdown

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Gather your team of up to four people for this friendly competition!

Each team will get the same 500-piece puzzle and the first team to assemble it will win a prize.

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

Take and Make Packet Pickup

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

9:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information an

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
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

EducArt - Intercultural Music Learning (10 months - 3 years)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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. 

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: 11
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.