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Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Where the Wild Things Are

10:30am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Join a Lancaster County Parks and Rec Naturalist for a program based on the book Where the Wild Things Are.

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.

Story Time @ the StoryWalk®

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street! Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

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.

Letting Off STEAM!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Kids are invited to the Library for fun, simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. 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.

Lego Block Party!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

The LEGO Block Party at the library is a fun and creative program where children ages 8-12 come together to build various creations using LEGO bricks.

Video Game Night for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adults like to have fun, too! Play multiplayer games on the library Nintendo Switch and make some friends (or enemies)! Ages 18+.

Let's Take an Insect Adventure - with Ryan Bridge

10:00am - 11:00am
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Ryan “The BugMan” will show the audience 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world. Meanwhile, he’ll be relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for many of those same creatures.

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Refreshing Mountain Nature Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tuesdays, June 4 & 11, July 2 & 16 at 10 am. Come and hear all about native and exotic creatures from around the world.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Let's Take an Insect Adventure!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Ryan “The Bug Man” will show the audience hundreds of incredible bugs and insects from around the world while sharing some of the crazy-cool adventures he took while searching for these creatures on land, air, and sea

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.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Young Writers Program

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hybrid program-please register to receive a link to the writing platform.  Entering grades K through 5. 

Join a group of writers this summer!

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

Electric Bike Demo

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Officer Michelle L. Cook will demonstrate their latest addition to the Ephrata Police Department. For all ages. In place of Budding Bookworms Storytime.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Character Juggler Chris Ivey

10:00am - 11:00am
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Park School Gym
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The lights and sounds of an arena rock concert are combined with the costumes and theatrics of a Broadway performance to create an intense and entertaining show!  World championship juggling skills are presented with high levels of choreograp

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. 

Patio Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Children's Discovery
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

Tie Dye! Ages 8-12

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come make a super cool tie dye t-shirt! We’ll be using a traditional tie dye kit to make amazing designs! Make sure to wear old clothes, as things will get messy. You must bring your own t-shirt to tie dye. Ages 8-12.

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.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for our 2024 Summer Reading kick-off party in collaboration with 1st Thursday in Manheim! We will be in the mini park next to the library with our goodies and paper logs! We will see you there!

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Photo Consent

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

Creepy Crawly Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Schoeneck Park, 140 W.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Ryan "The Bug Man" Bridge

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Let’s Take an Insect Adventure!

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. 

LEGO Block Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.

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.

Lancaster Conservancy Water Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Conservancy to celebrate the 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during Water Week!

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. 

Survive Outside

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to survive your outdoor adventures?

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!!!!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come Kick-Off The Summer Reading Challenge with us!! Come have ice Cream from Lickity Split, jump in the Bounce House, have delicious coffee from Joe on The Go Coffee Co., Play games and MUCH MORE! 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

It's a special Pride Month storytime!  

Gather the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, dances and fun that celebrate us all as unique individuals!

Registration is appreciated, but not required.

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.