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Knitting club

6:00pm–7:45pm
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 second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group

Come Out and Clay!

6:15pm–7:15pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all junior artists! Come out and clay! In this program, kids will create a themed creation using air dry clay while also learning basic sculpting techniques. It’s “shaping” up to be a great time! Ages 6-9. 

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

BookTok Buzz Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

They will meet to discuss My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney and Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles.

All are welcome to attend. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lit Lovers Book Group

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Lit Lovers is an eclectic reading group with a primary focus on fiction, while also exploring memoirs, short stories, biographies and autobiographies, mysteries, science fiction, and select works of nonfiction.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

3 Week Little Parachute

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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

Wiggles and Giggles Ages 18 Months up to Age 4

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Program is for Children ages 18 months up to age 4 with a caregiver 

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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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Morning Mahjong

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

🀄️✨Join us for a morning of strategy, skill, and socializing! 🀄️✨

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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 Pals Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Columbia
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Side Yard
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're taking the fun outdoors for this story time! Weather permitting, we'll read a story and enjoy parachute and bubble activities.

Our story will begin at 10:15am.

Ages 2-4. Limit 12 children.

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 "Toddlers" group

3 Week Little Parachute

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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 "Everyone" group

Family Story Time w/Miss Alyssa

10:30am–11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

April 1 - April Fools

April 8 - Foxes

April 15 - April Showers

April 22 - Earth Day

April 29 - Butterflies

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

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft and share the joy of reading with your little ones!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

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

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30a for a fun time of reading, singing, basic sign language & a craft!

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

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

Fire House Visit

10:30am–11:45am
Toddlers, Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Presentation, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet at the library and walk as a group to the Adamstown fire station. Listen to stories, meet the fire fighters, and discover the equipment and trucks. In place of Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime.

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

Storytime for Ages 3-5

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading to young children is an important part of early child development and preparation for school. In Library Storytime, children are introduced to weekly themes and concept through books, rhymes, songs, and puppets.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Party

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

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

Castañeda's Library Fundraiser

11:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Adamstown Area Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library!

This event is in the "Children" group

Backyard Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Bring a scarf or bandana to wave.

Meet together outdoors at the library! 

NEW LOCATION...Veterans Honor Park across library parking lot

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

MAWSA AquaHawk Training Sessions

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Representatives from MAWSA will show Manheim residents how to use AquaHawk for their water/sewer bills.

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

Wee Build Free Play

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 required.

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

Dramatic Play for Homeschoolers

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Mallory & Ascher at the Library for a dramatic playtime! Homeschoolers and preschoolers are invited for a story followed by a themed play time focused on pretend play.

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

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!