Week Calendar

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

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: 6 babies.

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Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

Under the direction of Amy Moyer, babies ages 6-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, bounces, nursery rhymes, and simple stories together.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

Join the PV Early Learning Team and the Intercourse Library for PTSL/GTSL sessions to learn new ways to support your child's learning and development!

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Under the direction of Amy Moyer, babies ages 6-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, bounces, nursery rhymes, and simple stories together.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

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: 10 babies.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

Christiana Library & Intercourse Library will be hosting Story Time twice a month at the Starbucks in Gap. Treat yourself to some Starbucks while the kiddos participate in a story time every 1st Wednesday & 3rd Thursday of the month.

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.

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street!

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

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

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Under the direction of Amy Moyer, babies ages 6-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, bounces, nursery rhymes, and simple stories together.

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.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

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.

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Under the direction of Amy Moyer, babies ages 6-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, bounces, nursery rhymes, and simple stories together.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

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 18 months to 3 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

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

Walk-ins welcome.

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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 April 5th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 8th for residents of other municipalities.

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.

Registration will open at 9am on Wednesday April 5th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 8th for residents of other municipalities.

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

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.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 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.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

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.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 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.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

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

Join ELANCO Library staff for crafts, games, and activities that celebrate our planet! Located upstairs in the Activity Room.

Program is free and registration is not required.

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!

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. Seniors.

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)

All are welcome to join a lively book discussion of the selected book of the month.

Coterie Book Group 2022-2023 Titles:

Join us on Tuesday, April 18th at 1pm in the Schoolhouse for this months movie, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. A mystery snack will be provided!

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.

The Knotwork Band is a trio of musicians performing Celtic folk music, both traditional and modern. 

Bring your cell phone, tablet, or laptop to the library to get assistance with your perplexing technical problem! Learn how to use Libby to get free ebooks & eAudiobooks with your library card.

Explore your creative side with a variety of materials to make fun crafts that will help develop large and small motor skills! Ages 4-7.

Join us for a short lecture and informational session on the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and the threats it poses to Pennsylvania forests and agriculture. Q&A session afterwards. Located upstairs in the Activity Room.

A club where teens can get in touch with their creative side! This club meets the third Tuesday of each month to work on arts and crafts projects. Materials for club projects will be provided.

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?

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! We'll play some old favorites as well as some new games that you can check out and play at home! Ages 6-9.

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10-12.

Come learn to cross stitch! This won’t be your grandma’s cross stitching; we’ll be creating fun and modern projects. Simple hand sewing skills preferred.

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the library ready to listen as children read to them. Each child may choose stories on his or her reading level. Ages 4-12.

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the library ready to listen as children read to them. Each child may choose stories on his or her reading level. Ages 4-12.

Try new foods and develop cooking skills that can be used at home while making fun and easy recipes. The Charlie Cart initiative has been made possible in part by a Capacity Building Grant f

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 10-12.

Come learn to cross stitch! This won’t be your grandma’s cross stitching; we’ll be creating fun and modern projects. Simple hand sewing skills preferred.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers join in the fun with an active mix of songs, rhymes, ASL, and books. (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2023.)

Join us monthly as we delve into a cookbook and explore the chef(s), the ingredients, the tastes, the culture, the fun and the camaraderie. Look for this month’s cookbook behind the circulation desk.

After hearing a story about Birds, the child and caregiver will visit different stations  that will help with skills needed to start school.

This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national 

Face off with your friends and see who can complete challenges with only 60 seconds on the clock!

Under the direction of Amy Moyer, babies ages 6-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, bounces, nursery rhymes, and simple stories together.

Join us as bestselling author, journalist and historian, Larry Alexander, discusses his latest novel, “76 Hours: A Novel of Tarawa”, the gripping historical novel of the invasion of Tarawa by US Marines in World War II.

Enjoy this month’s free movie for the entire family on the big screen in the Library’s Morgan Center!

Tonight’s Feature:  The Bad Guys (2022)

Rating:  PG   Running time: 1h 40min

This friendly writers’ group, which meets the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month, is for writers who are serious about their craft and in getting their work published.

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page.

Under the direction of Shannon Richard, children ages 3 to 5 have fun with engaging books, songs, and interactive activities. (Child must be 3 by April 1, 2023.) Child attends independent of caregiver. 

Afraid of public speaking?  Looking to improve your communication skills at work?  Come join us as we improve our speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  The Conestoga Toastmasters Club meets the first

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.

This 4-week course will cover the fundamentals of landscape photography and include an introduction to photography equipment and the parts of a camera. 

ELANCO Library Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public and held in the library’s upstairs floor Activity Room.