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Ready for Kindergarten!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you have a child that is entering Kindergarten this Fall?

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 "Tweens" group.

Holy Guacamole: Ice Cream Edition

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this 2-part series we will be making our very own ice cream! We will work together to come up with new and interesting ice cream flavors. Must be able to attend both sessions to participate. Ages 10-12.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wonder of Thunder

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Summer is full of crazy weather! In this program, we will read the book The Wonder of Thunder by Sharon Purtill and learn that storms are not that scary and actually help the planet!

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. 

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unraveling Yarns

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the back room of the library. This is a cool environment where you get to work on your individual projects together.

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. 

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

Citizen Science for Teens and Tweens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Want to be a scientist? Learn how you can help real scientists collect real data on real projects around the world. Snacks will be provided.

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.

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 "Tweens" group.

Holy Guacamole: Ice Cream Edition

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this 2-part series we will be making our very own ice cream! We will work together to come up with new and interesting ice cream flavors. Must be able to attend both sessions to participate. Ages 10-12.

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.

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

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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. 

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 "Everyone" group.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join magician Erik Hershey on a magical journey across the countryside!

This show features magical illusions that show how READING can take us on amazing adventures in our imagination!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Late Night at the Library

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch.

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

Play at the Library!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

Drop-ins welcome, but grownups must remain with their children.

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

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Space Initiative

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an advisor fro

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The notice on the bounty board in the town center reads in hasty script: "ADVENTURERS NEEDED! Urgent mission, handsomely rewarded. "

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a STEM Adventure! Each program focuses on a different topic and challenge where you will design, build, test, and discover.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the

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

Ready for Kindergarten!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you have a child that is entering Kindergarten this Fall?

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-15. Children under 8 should be accompanied by caregiver.

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

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

Jane Austen Society

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of tea and discuss all things Austen.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

9:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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. 

For families. 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.

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

Cissy & The Man

10:00am - 10:45am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 195
Event Details:

Circus in a Box

Ages 3-12

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

Hopewell Furnace: Fueling America's Industrial Growth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

How did southeast Pennsylvania fuel America’s Industrial capabilities?