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. 

Community members are invited to bring in their new & gently-used arts & craft supplies to share & trade with others.

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

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 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! 

Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 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.

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

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. 

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.)

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.)

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

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)

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!

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

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!

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+.

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.

Have you ever wanted to ride a float in a town parade? Now you can check it off your bucket list! Let Miss Jan know if you or your family would like to participate!

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.

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.

Summer Reading is coming! We need your help decorating the library using this year’s theme, “All Together Now”. Join us for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts. Finished projects will be displayed in the library.

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.

Help Miss Jan make decorations for the Library's Memorial Day Parade Float!

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

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!

This program will follow the amazing metamorphosis of seeds into the food that we eat. We will focus on life cycles, growing requirements, plant anatomy, and recipes highlighted in the book choices for the 2023 Longwood Gardens Community Read:

As a reminder, attendees should be 16 years of age or older. Each attendee is asked to bring a dish to share. Vegan/vegetarian recipes are welcome.

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 build, manage, and protect your business for years to come. Online registration begins May 10th.

The average American home has 300,000 items within its walls. In most homes one family member is responsible for managing the majority of these items. Let's change that!