Category: Library Program

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programming at public libraries that relates to this year’s Summer Reading Program theme: Building A Better World.   See listings below for program descriptions. Building A Better World Program Schedules Alternative Energy: Catch the Wind As long as the sun shines, there’ll be winds on…

Jesse Rothacker, founder of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, will present a special program entitled, Biome Builders that is based on this year’s Summer Reading theme Build a Better World! Jesse’s programs will begin on July 6 and will run until August 3. “Biome Builders” is an interactive animal show featuring Jesse Rothacker and his lovable…

Public Libraries are pleased to host Ryan Bridge, “The BugMan” who has created a special program entitled, “Bugging a Better World” as part of this year’s Build a Better World, Summer Reading theme.  These programs run from June 19 through July 5. More about the program … The program will focus on the ways insects…

Public Libraries will host a special “Dinosaur Dig” with Field Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka programs as part of this year’s Summer Reading Program!  Youth and their families are invited to take part in a scientific exploration highlighting the world of dinosaurs, fossils and rocks/minerals.  Each year the team explores the badlands of North and…

Lancaster County public libraries will welcome “Elephant and Piggie”, costume characters from the popular picture book series by Mo Willems.  These visits will begin on June 10 through July 27. Elephant and Piggie books are a series for early readers by Mo Willems. The series, which debuted in 2007 with two books, is done in…

Presenters from Bricks 4 Kidz® are coming to your local library as part of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme: Build a Better World!  They will offer programs that provide an atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® bricks! Who says physics is boring? Participants will…

Lancaster County youth will be amazed, as Marcy Klutchka delivers “Giggle Magic” programs at their local library!  Giggle Magic shows slated for this year’s Summer Reading Program will include Silly Safari; Farmyard Fun; and Yum Yum Veggies.  These shows will captivate young audiences and within seconds the children are giggling, engaged, and off on a…

Hank the Health Hero from CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is returning to the public libraries in Lancaster County as part of this year’s Summer Reading Program! Hank will be sharing his new health messages for youth about how to fight germs.  He will also present a program that gives tips on how to keep…

Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormer’s mascot, swings into action this summer at public libraries in Lancaster County!  Libraries will offer baseball-related story times and activities when this lovable, local celebrity visits! Individual programs featuring Cylo may vary, but all events will provide family fun!  All ages are welcome!  Cylo’s library visits begin on June 5 and run until August 9. Cylo Appearances at Public…

Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the Bookmobile will be presenting, this year’s Summer Reading Program starting on June 3rd.  Readers of all ages invited to READ all things related to this year’s theme as local public libraries present “Build a Better World!” during this year’s summer reading program. The library is the perfect place for…