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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
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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. 

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

Pollinator Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages2 to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

Join Sherry Watson from the Penn State Master Gardener’s program to get the buzz about bees! Each child will receive a seed packet. 

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.

Summer Art Club with Jeremy Miller

10:45am - 11:45am
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come be creative and have FUN in Art Club with Artist, Jeremy Miller. Participants will learn about different artists and techniques and create their own Masterpieces! 

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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

Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Welcome all knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, cross stitchers, felters, spinners, and embroiderers—anyone who transforms fiber into amazing creations is invited to attend our bimonthly Knitting Club.

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

Toddler Time with Stay and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hello, and welcome all between the all ages 0-48months(4-year-olds)! This is a time your child/kiddo to bond with you, new friends, learn to share, and listen to a short story. The basics of this program is play.

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

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.

Friday Travels at the Library

10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Friday morning this summer for an adventure featuring crafts, games, and activities.  

Collect all nine stamps to add to your travel journal!

Recommended ages: 5-12

Drop-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sit & Knit

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

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

Lunch Munch for Teens and Tweens

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring your lunch to much on at the library with Miss Jen! A social hour for teens and tweens full of discussions, trivia, and shenanigans. 

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 "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 "Everyone" group.

Ed Klein Cartoon Drawing

10:00am - 11:00am
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

At Adamstown Grove. Instructions on the basics of cartooning so you can caricature the world around you, create original cartoons, and draw your favorite characters. Ed Klein has drawn for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Closely Knit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have time set aside every month for knitters to gather in the company of other knitters and work on projects. All skill levels are welcome, no need to 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. 

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

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Participants will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (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.

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 "Teens" group.

Cartooning Made Easy!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attendees will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters.

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.

Summer Slime & Sensory Play

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

Come and get messy with us! Kids will have slime-tastic time making their own summer slime and trying out different fun sensory stations. Ages 5-9.

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.

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

Knitting club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

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

Lititz Art Association

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

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

The Young and the Restless Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 3 years 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Painting club

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

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

Crafts and Conversation!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?

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 "Everyone" group.

Sidewalk Chalk Art and Popsicles!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Have fun making cool artwork on the library sidewalk while eating popsicles! All ages.

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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.