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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

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

Play at the Library!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A special time for children (ages 0-5) and their parents/caregivers to experience child-led play time.

Drop-ins welcome!

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.

Paws 2 Read

10:15am - 10:30am
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.

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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 "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

10:30am - 10:45am
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. 

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.

Kit's Interactive Theatre: Mother Nature

10:30am - 11:30am
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Mother Nature

A High-Spirited Play by Kit’s Interactive Theatre

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

10:45am - 11:00am
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

11:00am - 11:15am
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

11:15am - 11:30am
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. 

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

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.

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

Let's Explore Robots

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

Check out different robots and learn how they work. Then build a Bristle Bot to take home with you!

For teens and tweens. No registration required. 

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

Book Buddies

10:00am - 10:30am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Older students are paired with younger children to read together.

Hear a story as a large group, read with your buddy, and make a craft.

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

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

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a Touch a Truck event with Lancaster EMS. We will learn about the ambulance, what our EMT's do, and then get to explore the ambulance together. 

Part of our 2024 Summer Reading program series. 

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

"Survive Outside!"

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. 

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 "Everyone" group.

Celebrate Creativity with Mark DeRose

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Mark De Rose for songs, art, videos and activities as he communicates his message of embracing life, creativity and the confidence to be yourself!

All ages! Registration is appreciated, but not required.

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

Summer Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Manheim Township High School Chess Team is hosting a summer chess group at the Manheim Township Public Library! All skill levels are welcome to come to learn chess and improve their game.

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

Mindfulness Meditation Camp for Adults

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for this four-week introductory class to learn how mindfulness can decrease stress, manage anxiety and improve your overall well-being.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Juneteenth

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

Toddler Discovery Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A mix of free play and exploration, bring your toddler to the library to discover fun activities focusing on the natural world and their senses. 

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

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

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.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Locust Street Park Gazebo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all new, interactive STEM show for Summer Reading ’24!

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.

Wacky Wednesday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

We will start with a story based on the Jungle theme. Then you are free to visit a variety of stations to do crafts, games, STEM activities, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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