Week Calendar

Local Author: Stop by between 9:00am - 12:00pm to meet Jerry Wasche. He will be selling and signing copies of his book: "The Last Opera: A History and Tribute to the Columbia Opera House."  

At Denver Park. Safely stay in your car while picking up your Summer Packet, Papa Tater Magician (sponsored by Blue Ridge), snacks, gifts, crafts, Refreshing Mountain raffle prizes, Fire Truck, Police Car, and more. 801 Main St, Denver.

Stop by the Library and sign up for Summer Reading! On the Terrace, we have a FREE planting project and in the Children's Room, an opportunity to read a story to one of our Reading Education Assistance Therapy Dogs.

Click the links below for more info on each business.

Sugar Swirl Cart (Cotton Candy) will be onsite from 10-1

This year's Summer Reading Program theme is "All Together Now".

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.

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.

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 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! 

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.

 Celebrate our community helpers with Toddler Thursdays at ELANCO Library this summer!

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.

Join Miss Esther for a play time at the library!

LEGO Free-build for Ages 5+ with a Caregiver. Come use your imagination and build with friends!

Ages birth –  6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome.  Sing! Sign!

Join us in celebrating the start of Summer Reading at Mummau Park with The DKers, a local juggling duo!

Join us at the ELANCO Library for live music, food, crafts & other fun, special guests & surprises, and a Community Resource Fair to celebrate the kickoff of Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now! All age

Stop by the library to sign up for Summer Reading and GO Lancaster. Everyone who signs up will be entered into a prize drawing. All ages.

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.

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.

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.

Community Blood Drive. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment.

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

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!

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

Join us for the last Teen Tuesday before summer break for pizza, games, and fun!

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?

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.

Join Manheim Community Library during Manheim 1st Thursdays!

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

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 our newest Book Club - BookTok Buzz as they discuss "Verity" by Colleen Hoover. 

They will also choose their next book for June. 

Fascinating presentation on the Belmont Farmhouse, Reflections Restaurant, Olde Oregon Bed & Breakfast, Stockyards Inn Restaurant, and the Stehli Silk Mill followed by the Manheim Township Historical Society Annual Meeting.

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

Join us after hours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch. Ages 13-18. Teens must be dropped off no later than 7 p.m.