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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

Touch a Truck Garbage Truck!

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Join us as we welcome Columbia's own Jack Gamby, owner of Gamby's Disposal for Touch a Truck Garbage Truck! Jack will educate us on what our trash collectors do and we'll have an opportunity to explore the truck.

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. 

Nick DiSanto One Man Band Pre-4th of July Celebration

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 19th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 21st for residents of other municipalities.

Board Game Club: Learn to Play Ticket to Ride

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This program is for youth ages 10-14 years of age.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on July 4th

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge

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

At Adamstown Grove. Let’s Take an Insect Adventure! Ryan shows 100’s of incredible bugs and insects from around the world while relating some of the crazy-cool adventures that he took while searching for those 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.

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.

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

Story Time @ the StoryWalk®

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Intro. to Sewing for Teens

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration
Payment
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This is a 4 week course. Participants are required to attend all 4 sessions. 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29

Ryan Bridge "The Bug Man"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Did you know that insects are the most important part of the ecosystem and critical to the survival of nearly everything on the planet?

Come see more than 100 incredible bugs and insects from around the world.

Ryan will relate

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.

Summer Snooze Storytime

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a Monday night Summer Snooze Storytime! Grab your PJs and favorite plushie and join us as we sing songs, color, and read bedtime stories before you head home for a summer snooze! It’s the perfect way to end a wonderful Summer Day!

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: 46
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. 

The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

Join magician, Erick Hershey, on a magical journey across the countryside!

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.