
Lancaster Parks Programs
Color Scavenger Hunt
Read “Crayola Wild World of Animal Colors” by Laura Purdie Salas to discover how an animals colors help them survive, see examples with real animal specimens, and go on a nature scavenger hunt to explore the colors of nature first-hand.
Date
Time
Library
6/23/2025
10:30am
Columbia Public Library
Crazy About Rainbows
Rainbows are magical. When do we see rainbows and why? Put on a pair of rainbow glasses and see all the beautiful colors of light. Together we will read a rainbow book, play games and complete a rainbow craft.
Date
Time
Library
7/30/2025
11:00am
Moores Memorial Library
Experiment with Light and Color
Come investigate the fascinating world of light and color. Participants will enjoy learning using science equipment such as prisms, prism glasses, slinkies, blacklights and more. Be prepared to be ‘wowed’ by light color!
Date
Time
Library
7/10/2025
2:00pm
Elizabethtown Public Library
8/15/2025
10:00am
Lititz Public Library
Glitter Critters
Learn about all that shimmers and sparkles in the animal world while looking at pictures and preserved specimens. Paint a beetle picture using natural mica glitter to take home.
Date
Time
Library
7/22/2025
10:30am
Milanof-Schock Library
Nature Bookmarks
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.
Date
Time
Library
8/7/2025
10:00am
Manheim Community Library
8/7/2025
10:30am
Mountville Branch Library