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

Play K! Amazing animals-Pets!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Edible Insects!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your adventurous appetite to the library for this tasty program! Participants will learn about the edible and inedible insects. There will also be the opportunity to taste the freshly roasted insects.

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 "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "Children" group.

The Importance of Bees with Penn State Master Gardeners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime event that promotes environmental awareness and community stewardship!

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

Box of Light

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

This show mixes chemical reactions, solutions, molecules, and phase changes with a good sense of humor and presents the concoction with a lot of help from the audience. 

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

Block Party!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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 "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

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 "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Play K! Sets and Patterns All Around!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 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.

Kids Gardening Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Block Party!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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 "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "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

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.

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Saturday, August 30. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Labor Day weekend.

Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

LABOR DAY

ELANCO Library Closed (Labor Day)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today. (Labor Day)

Labor Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata