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Reading with Sasha

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Small
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.

Homeschooling with Confidence: Understanding Pennsylvania's Homeschool Laws, with William A. Estrada, Esq.

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Join Will Estrada for an informative seminar on Pennsylvania’s homeschool laws designed to help empower you to homeschool with confidence.

Connect with a Social Worker

9:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, he

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. 

Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver

10:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver.

No registration Required!

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.

Firefighter Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special firefighter storytime with the Quarryville Fire Department! We’ll celebrate Fire Prevention Week with stories, songs, crafts, and of course - the fire truck! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

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!

Homeschool Board Game Session

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love playing games or learning new ones?

Bring your favorite board game to share or try playing a new game! Bring your friends or make new ones as you try your luck at playing fun, entertaining games.

Fun Fort Friday

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Build a blanket fort at the Library?? YES!!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Trunk-or-Treat

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Pizza, pretzels, candy, drinks, giveaways, marshmallow roasting, ETC. 

Followed by MOVIE NIGHT at the library!!

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. 

Halloween Movie Night

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Event Details:

Halloween Movie Night immediately following trunk-or-treat!

Popcorn provided. Please bring your own drinks, blankets/chairs.

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. 

Baby Mania

9:00am - 9:30am
Babies
Manheim Township
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) Limit: 10 babies.

Adult Speechcraft Workshop, presented by Toastmasters

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Discussion
Event Details:

Conestoga Toastmasters presents a 4-week Speechcraft Workshop where attendees will learn how to overcome their fear of public speaking, effectively prepare and deliver a speech, and improve upon active listening skills as evaluators.

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.

Family Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session 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)

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.

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.

Fall Book Donation Drop-off

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

This event is created for large donations of 1 box or more. Small donations of a handful of books or items may be dropped off on our upstairs donations cart during library hours.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:30am - 10:45am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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. 

Las Travesuras de La Pequena Charlotte

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

Reunirse con Maritza Navarro, una autora local, para una hora de cuentos con su serie de libros Las travesuras de la pequeña Charlotte.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:45am - 11:00am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

11:00am - 11:15am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

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.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

11:15am - 11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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.