Week Calendar

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us  in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult.) Limit: 10 babies.

Join us at every Wednesday at 9:30am at the Intercourse Library for story time! In the case of a delayed opening due to inclement weather, story time will be cancelled.

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes, and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with an adult.) Limit: 6 babies.

Visit our special sale between Friday, April 14th and Monday, April 17th in the Morgan Center, Room C.

April 14 9am-5pm
April 15 9am-4pm
April 17 9am-8pm

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

Visit our special sale between Friday, April 14th and Monday, April 17th in the Morgan Center, Room C.

April 14 9am-5pm
April 15 9am-4pm
April 17 9am-8pm

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched finger plays. 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

April Topic: eBooks on Overdrive and Libby

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Ages 3-6, siblings welcome! No registration required.

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Ages 0-24 months.

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

Walk-ins welcome.

All are welcome to join this lively group on the second Wednesday of the month. Call the library for more information and book availability at (717) 560-6441.

April 12: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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! 

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. For babies with an adult.

Walk-ins welcome.

Click here to register

Join us at 10:30am every Thursday at the Gap Branch Library for a story time! In the case of a delayed opening due to inclement weather, story time will be cancelled.

Ages 1-3, siblings welcome!
Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun.

Registration will open at 9am on Wednesday March 29th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 1st for residents of other municipalities.

Join us for a great day of shopping hosted by Friends of the ELANCO Library!

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What’s more fun than reading stories and eating snacks? Doing it at the library! Each month we’ll read a story and then create a snack based on our theme of the day!

Registration will open at 9am on Wednesday March 29th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 1st for residents of other municipalities.

Drop in to the library's Board Room (downstairs in the Children's Library) to participate in our cookie exchange. Bring your favorite cookies to share & take home delicious treats others have made.

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.

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (3-6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

Walk-ins welcome.

In April we will be discussing the book, The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustain.

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Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (3-6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. 

Walk-ins welcome.

Participants will be able to add, edit and delete events, set up recurring events in various formats, create notifications, invite others to calendar events, share and view other calendars, personalize the interface and cre

Preschoolers are invited to this Saturday morning story time.  Large and small motor skills are practiced with simple art activities. Ages 3-6.

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants!

Spread the horticultural joy at our first outdoor plant swap of the 2023 season! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow houseplant enthusiasts on the Children’s Discovery Patio.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

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!

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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!

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 and up)

Homeschoolers are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments!

Preschoolers are invited to the library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Ages 3-7.

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

Build confidence and practice public speaking through games and activities in this fun class. Ages 10+.

Drop-in from 2-5 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. An adult is required to accompany children under 8. 

Join us for a family friendly movie. This month we will be watching “Lightyear” (2022). The story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond. Rated PG.

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.

Are you a teen who loves STEM? Join us at ELANCO library to put your skills to the test with STEM challenges! This club meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

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, League of Legends and Valorant. Interested in becoming a member or looking for more information?

Family history enthusiasts are invited to share research strategies, explore genealogy resources, and connect with the Adult Services librarian for help with tricky searches.

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.

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12. Join us in a celebration of the artists and view their work at our Art Show Reception.

Children can enjoy getting to know different children's authors. We’ll explore plots, illustrations and story structure with games, activities and stories. Popcorn will be served while reading books. Ages 5-9.

Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the library to make easy recipes. Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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.

This class will focus on transitions, animations and timings of a recorded slide show.

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library!

Fun, relaxing and free! Every month it’s adults only for unusual frivolity. Spring has sprung! Join us to learn how to make your own, low cost and environmentally friendly household cleaners. Ages 18+.

Registration is required for this event and will open March 15. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. Please registerevery person in your group. 

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.   

Walk-ins welcome.

Our Family Place Parent/Child Workshop series is a five-week program for toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities.

Can’t live without your Kindle? That’s OK! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need.

Join the lively discussion of the Mystery Book Discussion. Due to size restriction we ask that everyone register online or contact the library!

Apr 10 – The Smart Woman's Guide To Murder by Victoria Dowd