Week Calendar

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

 Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Ages birth-17 months with caregiver – considerate siblings are welcome.  Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups!  Registration is required; wait l

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

Story time is a time of fun and learning! We read a few books about a different subject each week. We sing songs, practice sign language and have an optional craft time! 

Ages birth –  6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome.  Sing! Sign!

 Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Community Blood Drive. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment.

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome.

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every first and third Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. Seniors.

We’re celebrating Paper Bag Princess Week! We’ll read the story, “Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch, followed by crafts and activities!

Have ants in your pants? No worries! Come to the Library for this interactive program with music, motion, sound, games and storytelling!

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

Adult program, older teens are welcome. Please register for each session.

Anne Strauss from the Lancaster Parks and Rec Department will be joining us to help us learn about our hearts through various fun activities including a sheep heart dissection!

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs.

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

Play, compete, practice, repeat! Join the library eSports team. Right now we are playing Rocket League and League of Legends. Interested in becoming a member or looking for more information?

Students will learn how to use and develop simple hand sewing skills. Each week we will work on a fun project together that you can take home. No experience is necessary.

We’re participating in the worldwide challenge!

Learn how to begin a successful job search online. Participants will be introduced to various job websites and hone their search skills to find positions that are appropriate for their skill set.

Explore your creative side as a variety of materials will be available for creating fun crafts together! Ages 8-12.

This class will focus on using Publisher and its included templates to create personal and professional materials such as flyers, thank you cards and newsletters.

Participants will be able to create a basic Powerpoint presentation and effectively navigate the software.

Can’t get enough true crime podcasts and documentaries? Join us for a lively discussion about our favorite crime podcasts and series and get recommendations for what to listen to and watch next.

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+.

Participants will be able to learn the history and use of social media and why it was created.

Ages 7-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm starting January 12, 2023.Registration is required for each week, we will accept walk-ins if space allows.

Join us for a family friendly movie night. This month we will be watching “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022).