Category: Library Program
Brush Twice-A-Day Challenge: “Back to School, Back to Brushing” improves oral health habits of youth in Lancaster County CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and the Library System of Lancaster County are proud to announce the return of their partnership to offer the Brush Twice-A-Day Challenge to children throughout Lancaster County, which begins Monday, September 9,…
Caden McMahan, Summer Intern at the Manheim Community Library, interviews Manheim residents in his Oral History Moon Landing Project! Apollo 11 Oral History Project July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. To commemorate the historic event, Manheim Community Library has created an oral history project under the direction of…
The Manheim Community Library is pleased to announce the appointment of three interns to assist in programming and events this summer at the Library. The interns will contribute to helping our community learn, connect, and grow through their own unique projects. They will gain valuable experience and a broad understanding of library work under the…
Join the Conversation on Mental Health with A Mother’s Reckoning What is A Summer Read? Now in its seventh year, the Summer Read program is a partnership between WITF’s Transforming Health, Aligning Forces for Quality, and South Central Pennsylvania Libraries in nine counties. Every year, Summer Read partners choose a community health topic…
Lititz Public Library ~ 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, June 8th Children’s Activities: 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon Community Celebration: 12:00 Noon – 2:30 p.m. Come help us celebrate the library’s 20th anniversary! Lots of fun activities! Children’s Activities: Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, balloon artist, face painting and popcorn. Community Activities: Opening of the time capsule,…
New Initiative for Junior Readers Ages 5 – 9 Each summer Lancaster County’s youth are invited to participate in their Public Library’s Summer Reading program that will enhance their summer learning through reading and attending special events. This year Public Librarians are offering an extra component for young children ages 5-9 to extend their learning…
Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the Bookmobile present this year’s Summer Reading Program “A Universe of Stories”. The 2019 countywide reading program begins June 1 and will run until August 10, 2019. It is open to young people, infants through young adult. Reading Program components include four reading levels: Read Aloud (birth-4 years),…
“It Happened at the Library” Project is Expanding to include Countywide submissions! Lancaster Public Library has extended the deadline to submit writing and artwork to the “It Happened at the Library” project to June 1, 2019. Eligibility has also been expanded to include all Lancaster County students in grades K – 12 attending public, private,…
The Public, an American film written and directed by Emilio Estevez The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz, PA on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm. This year’s program will feature the screening of the film, The…
Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm costume characters, the loveable storybook characters created by popular author/illustrator, Richard Scarry, will visit local public libraries this fall! Children audiences will enjoy hearing and looking at Scarry’s engaging art and stories during the scheduled programs. The visits will take place from November 3 – 17. (See schedule below.) Parents…