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.

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.

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.

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!

Join us on our discovery patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

For all ages up to 3rd grade

Drop-in program. No registration is required but  a responsible adult must be present with children at all times

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.)

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.

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. 

Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 with a Caregiver

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

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

Walk-ins welcome.

Under the direction of Amy Moyer and Shannon Richard, children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, and stories together in the library’s backyard.

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 9 am on Wednesday, two weeks before the story time for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday 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.

Come Play!

Duplo blocks are available for free-play on Friday Mornings @10:00 AM . Come, build, play and meet new friends!

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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 April 12th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Saturday, April 15th for residents of other municipalities.

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

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.

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.)

Under the direction of Amy Moyer and Shannon Richard, children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, and stories together in the library’s backyard.

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.)

Homeschooling families are invited to:

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

Spread the horticultural joy at our 2023 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! 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.

Come see what all the buzz is about and spend the day with us as we celebrate World Bee Day! We'll have a bee-themed Story Time and craft for the little ones at 11:00 a.m., crafts for ages 8-12 at 1:00 p.m.

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)

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

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!

Join us as we watch the 1949 classic “All the King’s Men”, a drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power.

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

Coterie Book Group 2022-2023 Titles:

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.

The band’s repertoire includes original tunes and arrangements from both HME members and local musical colleagues, and a wide array of tunes and songs drawing from jazz, swing, bluegrass, old-time, folk, and world music.

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

Today’s Matinee:  Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

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.

We carefully guide children through engaging scientific experiments while investigating, hypothesizing, experimenting and encouraging inquiry-based learning.

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. Must attend both sessions. Ages 10-12.

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. Must attend both sessions. Ages 10-12.

The 9th Annual Cruise Night on Main Street in Denver features cars, community, music, local food vendors, and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit REAL Life Community Services & Denver Fire Company. Hosted by Unruh Insurance Agency.

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.)

We are delighted to host the return of this event in IronSpire’s exciting event space.

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.

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

Tonight’s Feature:  Minions: Rise of Gru (2022)

Rating:  PG   Running time: 1h 30min.

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. 

This interactive session will show you how to choose a bank account, and assemble a budget that will serve your goals for year to come.

Online registration begins May 3rd.

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

Children can practice their reading-aloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapy-trained dogs. 

Please register for a time starting 2 weeks before the date of the program. 

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