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Toddler Thursdays: Feathered Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month as we explore the lives of birds.

For ages 0-3 and siblings. 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.

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

Habitats and Games with Lancaster Parks & Rec

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

What makes a great habitat for animals? Learn how important food, water, shelter, and space are to a healthy habitat. Playing games will help you understand the animals and the changes that take place in their habitats.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler 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.

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.

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. 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. 

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

Exploring & Growing Together Discussion Forum

11:00am - 12:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Discussion forum offer a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore topics and beliefs. Books, articles, and videos are used to learn about a topic and discuss it. For more information email Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org.

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 (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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 "Babies" group.

Baby Mania PM Session

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult)

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

Model City 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Help us make the town of your dreams. Using craft supplies you can recreate the buildings you love or make something completely new! 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.

Unraveling Yarns

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

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. 

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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 "Everyone" group.
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

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.

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.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

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

Well Rooted: A Genealogy Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Family history enthusiasts are invited to share research strategies, explore genealogy resources, and connect with the Adult Services librarian & other researchers for help with tricky searches.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cuisine

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

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home. Ages 13-18.

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

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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. 

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

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tea and Crafts for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 4
Event Details:

Come hang out, drink some tea and make a cute craft! 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.

Thursday Night Writers Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join a community of prospective authors!

No matter what your favorite genre is or if you have experience or not, join us through the months of October and November to flex your writing skills.

We'll spend October collaborating

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

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will 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.

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

Lego Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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. 

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.

Warm Fuzzies and Hot Cocoa Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around the “fire”. Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

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

Dream Ink Art Club

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An art program that provides a creative space for young people to explore their artistic talents through various mediums, such as drawing and painting.

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

Kindle Users 2.0

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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:

Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users.