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Ectothermic Animal Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
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!

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. 

Wee Build Free Build

10:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Wee Build Free Build is an unstructured program for families of all ages where Miss Jan sets up a variety of building stations of different building sets. Come for the whole time or drop in for a little while.

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:

Drop-in program. No registration is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 to 7 years old)

Blockheadz Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Build, design and create with Lego® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the Library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program. Ages 6-12.

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.

Visit with a Pilgrim (morning)

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Meet an actual descendant of The Mayflower. Hear the history of the pilgrims from reenactor James Buckner .  (Ages 5+; Please Register)

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Block Party!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

Teen Tuesdays

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

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

No registration required. For tweens and teens.

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

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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.

ELANCO Library Closes at 2pm (Day Before Thanksgiving)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library closes at 2pm today. (Day Before Thanksgiving)

Closed Happy Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

CLOSING @ 2pm

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - 3pm)

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed for Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 3:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 27 at 3 pm through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your holiday!

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to allow our staff time to be with their family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will resume our normal operations on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00am.

Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Thanksgiving)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Thanksgiving)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Thanksgiving

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/30
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

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