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Jesse Rothacker Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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

Splash Day

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
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Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

As the days warm up, come to the Library to cool off. Children can wear their bathing suits and splash in water tables, get wet in sprinklers and enjoy the sensory exploration of water!

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.

Mark DeRose Music & Art

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbia
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Mark DeRose Music & Art’s show combines Mark’s love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting.

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. 

Tween Video Gaming: Mario Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Kicking off the summer season with group rounds of Mario Party. Enjoy collecting coins and stars in your efforts to rank first, as you play mini games against the other players.

Intergenerational Game Day

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Are you looking for a few like minded board game fans?

Paws 2 Read

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

LEGO Creation Club

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

Once a month, we'll 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.

Paws 2 Read

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills by reading to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Flag Day Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Listen to stories about our flag and make a craft. Presented by the Lititz VFW Auxiliary. 
Ages 3 and up

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Animal Migration Adventures

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

At Chapel Gate Park, 57 Park View Dr, Reinholds. Some animals go on an amazing adventure every year called migration!

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. 

Drum for Fun with Tammi Hessen!

10:00am - 11:00am
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages 5+, please register all attendees who wish to use a drum! Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregiver.  Do you have rhythms in your hands? In your feet? In your heart?

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.

Mark DeRose Music and Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Mark DeRose's Music & Art show combines Mark’s loves of the visual arts & songwriting.

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. 

Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure

10:30am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts:

Survive Outside with Lancaster County Parks and Rec

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to survive your outdoor adventures? Would you know what to do if you ever got lost?

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.

Teen Video Gaming

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Video Gaming and snacks just for teens! Games will be rated T or lower. (Ages 12+) 

Secret Society of Bookworms - a junior book club

10:30am - 11:30pm
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Want to meet a group of fellow bookworms and discuss a thrilling read? Join our Secret Society of Bookworms, but SSSSsssshhhhhhhh... we don't let just anybody in! Only middle schoolers are welcome to this exclusive group.

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

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

10:00am - 10:15am
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Story Time - Summer 1

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Summer 1) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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

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. 

Special Needs

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

Drop-in Craft: Adventure Collection Pouch

10:00am - 11:30am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove.  You are going to need a place to store all your treasures from the many adventures you take this summer! Drop-in to craft a decorative bag. For families. 

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.