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The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure with Erick Hershey

10:30am - 11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join magician Erick Hershe, 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!

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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!

10:00am - 11:00am
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.

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?

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

Budgeting During a Crisis

10:00am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Budgeting During a Crisis will teach patrons the difference between budgeting and crisis budgeting, as well as how to assess your income and expenses

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Rethinking Fall Gardening and Cleanup

11:00am - 12:30pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This third and final session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on the end of the growing season.

Our tendency to meticulously clean up after a long, hot summer may feel therapeutic, but are we

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Raven Ridge Live Wildlife

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

At Adamstown Grove. Come see PA reptiles, mammals, and birds of prey, up close... like a skunk!!! This will be a program you will be talking about for a long time to come. For all Ages. 

 

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 "Adults" group.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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)

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

Borrowing for Small Business

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Truist Bank at the library for a summer-long financial education series!

Borrowing for a Small Business will show small business owners how and where to find funding for their business.

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

Ectothermic Animal Adventure!

10:00am - 11:00am
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+, other family members welcome to observe. We may offer this event outside if weather allows, if so we will contact you so you can bring blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, etc.

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.

Author Series: Annette Whipple RESCHEDULED

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Please register each child, tween and teen separately.

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

Play K! All aboard!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Quarryville
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: 8
Event Details:

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

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 "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 "Everyone" group.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives.

Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This is a six-week session.

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.

Critter Connections

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on educational program featuring animals of all shapes and sizes. Children and adults will have the opportunity to touch and hold various critters. We’ll discuss animal facts and answer questions.

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 "Everyone" group.

Critter Connections

10:30am - 11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This will be a hands-on, educational program featuring a rabbit, a guinea pig, a large variety of geckos, a bearded dragon, turtles, insects, and snakes. All the animals are safe to touch and hold. For all ages.

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.

Astronomy club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky! 

No registration needed.

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

Dementia Caregiver Support with Melody Karick

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an educational discussion regarding the importance of self-care for the care partner supporting the person living with dementia, presented by Melody Karick, CDP, CMDCP, PCHA, VDTC

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

Workin' on the Railroad!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Adults and interested older youth.  Join the outreach staff from the Railroad Museum of PA who will offer a lecture and Q&A about four historic railroad jobs, along with primary source photos and artifacts. 

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Series: Dr. Robert Frick -

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives.

Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This is a six-week session.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

What have futuristic visionaries imagined for libraries in the future? Let’s look at “realistic” and “fantastic” possibilities for what libraries can, should, and might be.

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

Adventures in Chemistry!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Ages 5-15, other family members welcome to observe.  We welcome back the scientists at Eurofins Lancaster Labs, who will amaze you with all the adventures you can take with liquid nitrogen!

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

Genealogy Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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.