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Parachute Play

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Story Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Toddlers
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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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.

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.

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

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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
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
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The notice on the bounty board in the town center reads in hasty script: "ADVENTURERS NEEDED! Urgent mission, handsomely rewarded. "

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 "Tweens" group.

Nail Art for Tweens

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the

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

Evening Storytime with Mr. Ben

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive evening storytime every Monday night in the Silo! We will read wonderful stories, sing amazing songs, and use our trusty parachute to create a fun interactive experience!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Cruise into Kindergarten

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school.

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
Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Babies" group.

Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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 "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: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday 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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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

Preschool Storytime: Winter

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

Join us for Preschool Storytime this month to celebrate the winter season!

For ages 4-6 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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Ephrata
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 "Children" group.

Preschool Party

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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

Adult Coloring Program

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Pink background with multiple colored pencils pointing left toward words: Adult Coloring Program

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

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

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

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.