Week Calendar

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Summer’s nearly over, and it’s the perfect time to join us on an exciting bus trip to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! The bus will depart the Library at 9:30 a.m. and return by 4:30 p.m.

Join in for some STEM fun as the Science Factory hosts this interesting and educational program enjoyable for everyone! Get ready to feel like a scientist while we learn from real ones! Ages 5-9. 

Join us on our Discovery Patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-7 years.

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

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.  

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Outer Room of the Kreider Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

Lego bricks will be provided.

Complete Lego challenges.

What is the tallest structure you can build? The shortest? Can you build a letter?

Ages 6 -10

Mike and Roberta Straka will present The Ice Show with "Mastodons, Cavemen, and Bears - Oh My!"

Join us on our Discovery Patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-7 years.

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

Join us in August as we explore all the ways we get around through stories and play!

For ages 4-6 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

Please register the child that will be participating in this program. It will be held in our small event room in the library. Please stay outside the room during your child's time slot. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Join us on our Discovery Patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-7 years.

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

Miss Alyssa will get out the giant parachute for fun, interactive play! 

Registration for "Caution Don't Touch" Science  will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 23rd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 3

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Sing! Sign!

Make a Nature Bookmark for your summer reading! Go for a short walk outside to gather materials, then create your unique bookmark to remember nature every time you open your book.

Summer Art Club Ages 6-12

Art teacher, Miss Angie will share information and artwork from artist, Georgia O'Keeffe.

Join us on our Discovery Patio for an hour of creativity and fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-7 years.

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

Join us in August as we explore all the ways we get around through stories and play!

For ages birth-3 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

Registration for K'NEX Rail Lab with the Railroad Museum of PA will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 23rd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesd

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Learn about healthy foods and make a healthy snack. Ages 3-8

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Registration for Ukulele Fun with Musician PHREDD will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 23rd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 30th

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

Have an imaginary picnic with your teddy bear!  

Sit on picnic blankets while you listen to stories, do some teddy bear activities, then make some teddy bear crafts.  

All registered children receive a free teddy bear 🐻

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at CV Daycamp.

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

Ages 3 - 6 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required-space is limited.

Have fun with a parachute at the Library while practicing important skills like listening, following directions, and using our imaginations!

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Kids can bring their lunch and the book they are reading and meet a mystery guest from the community. Ask questions to see what the guest does for a living. (Ages 8+; must register)

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Registration for Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 23rd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 30

Lego Free Play for children ages 5+.  

Legos will be available in the Thompson room from 1-2 pm.

Come play and use your imagination! What will you build today??

No Registration Required

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at St. Paul Christian Early Learning Center. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Join us for a special story time with the Library tweens! The tweens will guide us as we read books and create a fun craft! Ages 3-5.

Step Into the Past - A Colonial Adventure Awaits!

Travel back to 18th-century and immerse yourself in the everyday life of the past!

Art in the Park invites kids to create theme-inspired art based upon the works of a particular artist. The class will be held outside for the summer, weather-permitting. (Ages 7+; must register)

Lego Free Play for children ages 5+.  

Legos will be available in the Thompson room from 1-2 pm.

Come play and use your imagination! What will you build today??

No Registration Required

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

Join us at the library and bring your creativity! We will be using Perler beads to create beautiful works of art. Children will be free to use designs provided or come up with their own ideas.

Come make a splash! Join Mallory outside at the Library for an afternoon of fun water games! You will get wet, so swimsuits or a change of clothing is recommended! Don’t forget your towel and sunscreen! Ages 6-9. 

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Ages 4-8 with caregiver - child should be able to read simple text - this is not meant as a 'learn-to-read' program and no reading instruction will be provided.

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant, take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods!

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Registration for Lego Block Party will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, July 23rd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wednesday, July 30th for re

Come and get cozy in your pjs with your favorite blanket! Let’s chill out with a popsicle and stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.