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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!

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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.

Photo Consent

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

Be An Artist

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

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them. Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist.

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.

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. 

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!

Crafterday!

9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Pancakes and Poetry @ Teen Central

9:30am - 11:30am
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This event will be held at Teen Central in collaboration with Manheim Community Library. Eat some pancakes, while you challenge and flex your word abilities.

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

Photo Consent

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

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.

Knitting club

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Coloring for Tweens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you like coloring? Or maybe you need to relax a little? Come hang out at the library while working on some fun coloring pages! Ages 10-12.

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbia
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Students 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.

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. 

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. 

Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ed Klein will instruct students on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them, create original cartoons, and 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.

Photo Consent

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

Blanketeers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Blanketeers meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

Bracelet Making for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your own beaded bracelets! 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.

Summer Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Explore your creative side by joining us for a fun, summer themed craft! Ages 6-9.

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.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the Library on the first Wednesday of the month to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+.