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Oh, SNAP Circuits®!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For tech-loving kids we have Snap Circuits® beginner electronics programming!  Learn fundamental physical principles such as polarity, contact, current, series vs.

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

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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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.

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

Loose Parts Lab

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, interactive program where learning is driven by exploration, curiosity and the freedom to build and create without limits.

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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.

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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.
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.

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

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

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, 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.

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.

Junior Chefs

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for offering this learning opportunity at no cost to the library.

Ages 7-12 - caregiver must be present for all children under age 8. Registration is required.

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

Summer Fun With Robots!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Our robots never go on vacation! Come and play with them at the library!

Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver please! Best for beginners, but we’ll have something for most robot fans!

 

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.

Kids Gardening Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

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 "Toddlers" group.
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.

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

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

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

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.

Railroad Museum of PA Children's Program

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Live Steam Demonstration

25 Participants Max. | 60 Min.

Geared for children ages 5 and up

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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. 

Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Enjoy the holiday!

ELANCO Library Closed (July 4)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (July 4)

Independence Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The Passport Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Independence Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Independence Day

Library CLOSED - 4th of July

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am. 

CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

FOURTH OF JULY 

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stop Motion Camp for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this 2-part class you will learn to create a short stop motion video! Ages 13-18.

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Crazy About Rainbows!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Rainbows are magical. When do we see rainbows and why? Put on a pair of rainbow glasses and see all the beautiful colors of light. Together we will read a rainbow book, play games and complete a rainbow craft. Ages 3-7. 

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.