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.

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. 

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 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.

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. 

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

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

9:00am – Raven Ridge Wildlife Center (Live Native Animals!)

10:00am – Invasive Species Management– Zach Groff, Land Studies

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

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (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.

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (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 12th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 15th for residents of other municipalities.

Join us for a special family storytime all about teeth! Along with our stories, songs, and craft, we’ll have some special guests – including the Tooth Fairy and some folks from Quarryville Family Dentistry!

Registration will open at 9am on Wednesday April 12th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 15th for residents of other municipalities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

Celebrate National Library Week with us! We will enjoy fun games and activities based around children’s favorite authors and books! Popcorn will be available! Ages 5-9.

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!

Celebrate National Library Week with us by watching “The Public” (2018).

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)

Sewing, scrapbooking, knitting and so much more! Bring your current crafting project and join us at the library for an afternoon of creating and socializing. Ages 18+.

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.

To celebrate Arbor Day, you’re invited to come learn about the benefits of trees in your community. Bring your cell phone and we’ll show you how to estimate benefits of your own trees using US Forest Service science.

Enjoy this free Mid-day Movie Matinee!  Recommended for ages 13 & up.

Today’s Matinee:  Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

The Buckhill Sleuths Book Discussion Group will be talking about Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. Everyone is invited to join us 

Meets the last Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.

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.

A club for teen readers! We will discuss favorite books, characters, and more. This club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. All are welcome!

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?

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.

If you have a green thumb, want to learn more about gardening, enjoy being outdoors and having fun or just like getting your hands dirty, join our Garden Club!

Join us for a fun afternoon of science, technology, engineering, arts and math using cool tech equipment and robots supplied by the library! Ages 10-12.

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.)

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

Do you Ignore those lights on your dash? Lori from Ladies Start Your Engines returns to teach us more about what those lights mean, when it's ok to keep driving and when you should pull over.

You've read the reviews, seen them on BookTok, your friends have all read them and are done talking about it--but these books are still languishing on your to-be-read list.

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

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.

Join this friendly “No Fear” photography user group in a discussion of photography techniques, books and often a show and tell.  Learn from others while having a great time. 4th Tuesdays!

Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the library.

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. 

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.

Once a month, we’ll build themed creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library.

No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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

Join us as we listen to author and artist Amber Kane read The Weaving Book, where you’ll be introduced to how artists work using their creativity, along with the basic techniques that