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Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

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

Birds, Nests, Eggs, and Babies

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
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Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Birds are beginning to build their nests, lay eggs and raise their young. Learn how to identify these unique features of many birds and explore their different habitats and life cycles.

Ages 5+.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschool Spanish Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Homeschool Spanish is 6 Thursdays of basic conversational Spanish for kids 7 and older. Children must be able to read and write for this class.

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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. 

Closed for Staff Development

All Day
Lititz
Closing
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Lititz
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Staff Development Day

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

Play K! All aboard!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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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 "Tweens" group.

STEAM Saturday

10:00am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in from 10-11:30 a.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. This month’s activities include designing a garden with Legos, launching an egg, and Bee Bot coding.

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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.

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

“Gray Squirrel” Wildlife Discovery Drop-In

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, puppets, skulls, claws, books, activities, crafts, and other manipulatives. All ages.  

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

Market Monday

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Step into the world of imagination with Market Monday, a hands-on, pretend-play experience at the library!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

“Gray Squirrel” Wildlife Discovery Drop-In

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, puppets, skulls, claws, books, activities, crafts, and other manipulatives. All ages.  

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 "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Club for Tweens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Homeschoolers are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments! Ages 10-12. 

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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.

Teen Tuesday

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens.

 

Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 Schedule

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.

How Do We Work? For Tweens!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In this program, tweens will delve into learning about the human body through a combination of fun storytelling, hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations!

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 "Children" group.

LEGO Block Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
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: 10
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lego Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Miss Jan invites families to come to the Library for our Family Lego Challenge where participants receive a box of Lego pieces and are challenged to create based on the theme of the month.

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

Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschool Spanish Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Homeschool Spanish is 6 Thursdays of basic conversational Spanish for kids 7 and older. Children must be able to read and write for this class.

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.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

This event is in the "Children" group.

I Can Cook! Kids Cooking Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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

Eat Your Lawn! Identifying and Enjoying Edible Wild Plants

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

What is an edible landscape? Join parks naturalists for some ideas of edible, native wild plants that might provide nutrients for humans and wildlife while saving labor, avoiding pesticides and conserving water.

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

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

LEGO CLUB

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

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.

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

LEGO Creation Club

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

Once a month we will 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.

Special Needs

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

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

Lego Lab

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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.

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.