For Children

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Math will never be the same! Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and make a mess! It’s a totally new kind of math club! For children in kindergarten through second grade. 

Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Please sign your child up for each session. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Silo

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 required.

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

Join us as we learn about America’s history through the American Girl series. We will discuss two books from the original series each time we meet. Together we will work through some of the major topics that our nation has walked through. After the discussion, we will have an activity to help us relate to our country’s past. Please feel free to bring a doll if you have one.

At this meeting, we’ll discuss books 5 and 6 of the Kit series; Kit Saves the Day and Changes for Kit.

For elementary aged children (children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities. 

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 11th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 13th for residents of other municipalities.

Sing, Sign & Story Time uses stories and song to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to children and their grown-ups, a few signs at a time. Pick up a new language, and improve communication skills between you and your child, even if your child isn’t talking yet. It’s easy when it’s fun. (Ages infant to 7 years, with adult)

Developed in cooperation with ASL instructor Cynthia Shultz, www.a-sign-of-love.com

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 11th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 13th for residents of other municipalities.

Spend a Saturday morning sharing a story with us! We’ll have stories, songs, art, and more! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Come to the library in your PJs for story time! Bring your stuffed animals, blankets, and pillows too. We’ll read bedtime stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Registration is required and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities. Suggested for children 18 months – 6 years and their families. 

Drop-in program. No registration 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Math will never be the same! Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and make a mess! It’s a totally new kind of math club! For children in kindergarten through second grade. 

Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Please sign your child up for each session. Registration will open on by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Silo

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 required.

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

Silo

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 required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Join us for a story time with a special guest – Llama Llama! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

Drop-in program. No registration 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 25th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 27th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.  Ages 8-17.  Adults are welcome to observe. 

Join the local Coder Dojo Group! Coder Dojo is an international organization that organizes computer programming clubs for kids. The Lancaster Coder Dojo is run by local professional computer programmers.  You may bring your own tech, or borrow a Library laptop to work on during the session.   Please let us know if you wish to use library equipment by checking the appropriate box in this registration.

Lancaster Coder Dojo also meets at Lancaster Public Library (125 North Duke Street) on the fourth Tuesday of the month. To attend LPL’s sessions, please visit their website to learn how to register for sessions at LPL.

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 25th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 27th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

Math will never be the same! Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and make a mess! It’s a totally new kind of math club! For children in kindergarten through second grade. 

Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Please sign your child up for each session. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Silo

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

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 required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 25th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 27th for residents of other municipalities.

Sing, Sign & Story Time uses stories and song to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to children and their grown-ups, a few signs at a time. Pick up a new language, and improve communication skills between you and your child, even if your child isn’t talking yet. It’s easy when it’s fun. (Ages infant to 7 years, with adult)

Developed in cooperation with ASL instructor Cynthia Shultz, www.a-sign-of-love.com

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, March 25th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 27th for residents of other municipalities.

Spend a Saturday morning sharing a story with us! We’ll have stories, songs, art, and more! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

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 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon of Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Build your own creation out of LEGO bricks, based on the Theme of the Month! Use the Library’s LEGO; DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN, to keep from losing them. Third Mondays at 4:30pm. (Ages 7 to 15) Limit: 20; may change if Library receives more LEGO donations.

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 1st for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 3rd for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 1st for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 3rd for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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)

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Math will never be the same! Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and make a mess! It’s a totally new kind of math club! For children in kindergarten through second grade. 

Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Please sign your child up for each session. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

Silo

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 required.

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

Registration for this free program is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 1st for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 3rd for residents of other municipalities.

Young children learn best when they are able to construct knowledge through meaningful play. Join us for a free play session with wooden unit blocks, where preschoolers have the freedom to build and play as they wish! At the same time, children will experiment, manipulate objects, work with others, count and measure, and build vocabulary.

(3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.) Limit:10 children.

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 required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 8th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 10th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Drop-in program. No registration 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 8th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 10th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, March 18th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, March 20th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

Silo

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

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 required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 8th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 10th for residents of other municipalities.

Spend a Saturday morning sharing a story with us! We’ll have stories, songs, art, and more! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Come to the library in your PJs for story time! Bring your stuffed animals, blankets, and pillows too. We’ll read bedtime stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Registration is required and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities. Suggested for children 18 months – 6 years and their families. 

Drop-in program. No registration 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

May the Fourth be with you! Join us for a very special Star Wars Story Time. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character! For ages 3 and up.

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities. 

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Silo

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 required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free program is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

Young children learn best when they are able to construct knowledge through meaningful play. Join us for a free play session with wooden unit blocks, where preschoolers have the freedom to build and play as they wish! At the same time, children will experiment, manipulate objects, work with others, count and measure, and build vocabulary.

(3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.) Limit:10 children.

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

Spend a Saturday morning sharing a story with us! We’ll have stories, songs, art, and more! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

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 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 24th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.  Ages 8-17.  Adults are welcome to observe. 

Join the local Coder Dojo Group! Coder Dojo is an international organization that organizes computer programming clubs for kids. The Lancaster Coder Dojo is run by local professional computer programmers.  You may bring your own tech, or borrow a Library laptop to work on during the session.   Please let us know if you wish to use library equipment by checking the appropriate box in this registration.

Lancaster Coder Dojo also meets at Lancaster Public Library (125 North Duke Street) on the fourth Tuesday of the month. To attend LPL’s sessions, please visit their website to learn how to register for sessions at LPL.

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 24th for residents of other municipalities.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, puppets, art, experiments, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Morgan Center in our Library.  (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Silo

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Silo

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 24th for residents of other municipalities.

Sing, Sign & Story Time uses stories and song to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to children and their grown-ups, a few signs at a time. Pick up a new language, and improve communication skills between you and your child, even if your child isn’t talking yet. It’s easy when it’s fun. (Ages infant to 7 years, with adult)

Developed in cooperation with ASL instructor Cynthia Shultz, www.a-sign-of-love.com

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 22nd for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 24th for residents of other municipalities.

Spend a Saturday morning sharing a story with us! We’ll have stories, songs, art, and more! (Age 18 months to 8 years, with adult. Older family members welcome!)

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 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)

Registration for this free event is required, and will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

Build your own creation out of LEGO bricks, based on the Theme of the Month! Use the Library’s LEGO; DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN, to keep from losing them. Third Mondays at 4:30pm. (Ages 7 to 15) Limit: 20; may change if Library receives more LEGO donations.

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

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 required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Children love dogs, and these dogs love to listen to children read! Dogs from K-Pets and their humans (otherwise known as trainers) will visit the Children’s Library Tuesday evenings so children can read to them. Children who have signed up will get the first opportunity. (Children ages 4 & up who are able to read or are beginning to learn to read)

Young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please register online for this free program, or call the Library at 717.560.6441. Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities.

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)

Kilene Knitter, Giant Food Stores Nutritionist is coming to the library for free kids cooking classes! Junior Chef Creations provides kids with the basic skills needed to create a balanced snack.  Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, April 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 17th for residents of other municipalities. For children age 6-11.

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 program is provided through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

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 required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Jesse Rothacker lives with 100 live reptiles and 3 humans, so every day is a new story! Whether he’s blaming a gila monster for ruining the coffee, or forgetting to tell his wife about the alligator in the bathtub, you never know what mess he’ll get into next! Come meet some of the cold-blooded critters that are Jesse’s housemates, and hear some of Jesse’s real life stories from his three decades of reptile rescue. We’ll also highlight some fictional reptile stories, and inspire the audience to create reptile stories of their own. (Recommended for children age 5 and up. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)

Jesse is the founder and president of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit reptile rescue and education organization. Each year Forgotten Friend finds homes for unwanted pet reptiles and provides environmental education programs for thousands of families.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities. 

Phredd’s performance includes interaction, singing, hand-motions, and creative play. Phredd’s songs inspire imagination, creativity and positive encouragement. Enjoy ukulele strumming, harmonica wailing, suitcase drum kicking, quirky singer-songwriter of unmitigated joy performing original tunes about pirates, electric tricycles, monkeys and more. Recommended for children from birth to 12 years.

Singer, Songwriter and Ukulele One Man Band – Phredd has been performing fun songs for kids and families for over 20 years.

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

Join us for a story time and craft with a very special guest (a fairy tale character) once a month this summer. This month we’ll be joined by the Snow Queen herself!

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft! This week’s craft: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. We’ll decorate wooden hand mirrors.

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities. 

Imagine a fun-filled short trip to West Africa to play drums, dance, sing, learn, and smile, all at your library! This program with Tammi will have you dancin’ on your feet and movin’ in your seat. Let’s go back in time and learn about the original story of the Lion King…but this time, you are in it, playing rhythms with your hands and stomping with your feet. Drums are provided, but bring your favorite percussion instrument if you have one! Recommended for children age 5 to 12 with their families.

Tammi Hessen is drawn to the transformative arts; she is a local family therapist and West African drumming teacher in the Lancaster, Reading, Harrisburg, and York areas. Tammi teaches at Franklin & Marshall College and Millersville University, has a small private therapy practice, teaches empowering local drumming classes, and is a member of several music bands and performance groups

Registration for this free event will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities.

Kilene Knitter, Giant Food Stores Nutritionist is coming to the library for free kids cooking classes! Junior Chef Creations provides kids with the basic skills needed to create a balanced snack.  Registration will open on Friday, May 15th. For children age 6-14.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities. 

Limit 20

Create the perfect habitat that would make a fairy or gnome proud to call home.  We provide all of the materials so you just need to bring your ideas and creativity. For children ages 6-12. 

Registration for this free program will open on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter Residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities. 

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

“The BugMan” will bring the incredible world of Bugs and Insects! Expect to learn how insects were revered throughout history! Now we know they’re even more important to the survival of nearly everything on the planet! Recommended for children age 5 and up.

For over 40 years, Ryan Bridge has been involved with Entomology, especially with youth outreach and education. Ryan has traveled the world collecting insects and using them for education.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, June 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 19th for residents of other municipalities. 

This program will begin with reading the book Jack and the Bean Stalk. Participants will have an opportunity to make recycled newspaper pots and plant beans to grow at home. Participants will also learn about starting seeds, how they grow and the parts of a plant. Young children will need adult helpers. (For children age 5-12)

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft! This week’s craft: Dragon Sock Puppets.

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, June 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 19th for residents of other municipalities. 

Kilene Knitter, Giant Food Stores Nutritionist is coming to the library for free kids cooking classes! Junior Chef Creations provides kids with the basic skills needed to create a balanced snack.  Registration will open on Friday, June 19th. For children age 6-14.

Join us for a story time and craft with a very special guest (a fairy tale character) once a month this summer. This month we’ll be joined by Rapunzel herself!

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, June 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 19th for residents of other municipalities.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, June 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, June 19th for residents of other municipalities. 

Some really silly things are happening to our favorite fairytale friends! Princess Petunia (Cinderella’s BFF) wants to accessorize for the ball, but instead of a feather boa, there are mustaches for all! Prince Charming dreams of being a brave knight in shining armor, but what? He’s turned into the Frog Prince?? Wrong fairytale, Prince Charming! Comedy & Magic, Puppets, Music & Movement; come join us, it’s so much fun! Recommended for children age 2 to 8.

Marcy Klutchka takes the business off fun, seriously! She is a graduate of Penn State University and the creator of Giggle Magic – themed variety shows which engage, empower, education & entertain young audiences. She has been generating giggles since 1999!

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, July 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, July 17th for residents of other municipalities. 

Join us as we gather around our pretend fire for stories and a campfire singalong. We’ll even have a special “campfire” snack. For children age 3 and up and their families. 

Registration for this free program will open by noon on Wednesday, July 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, July 17th for residents of other municipalities. 

Join us for a story time and craft with a very special guest (a fairy tale character) once a month this summer. This month we’ll be joined by Belle herself!

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, May 20th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, May 22nd for residents of other municipalities.

Join us every Saturday this summer for a fun make-and-take craft!

For children ages 6 to 13. 

Registration will open by noon on Wednesday, July 15th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, July 17th for residents of other municipalities. 

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

Kilene Knitter, Giant Food Stores Nutritionist is coming to the library for free kids cooking classes! Junior Chef Creations provides kids with the basic skills needed to create a balanced snack.  Registration will open on Friday, July 17th. For children age 6-14.

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.

NEW GAMES!!!  The library has added new games to its collection.  Come to the Children’s Area and try some of the Library’s NEW GAMES, or bring your own to share. (Designed for ages 4 & up). Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library. Space may be limited.

Regardless of your skill level, whether an expert or a novice, if you like to play chess and/or strategy games, you are welcome to attend our Library’s monthly Chess & Strategy Games event.  Bring your own chess board/strategy game (such as Stratego) or use one of the library’s chess boards (Designed for ages 8 & up).  Please register each person for this free program online, by phone, or when you visit the Library.  Space may be limited.