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The Public Libraries in Lancaster County are pleased to announce that they will be hosting special puppet shows entitled, “Heroes on Hand” by Adam Swartz Puppets as part of this year’s Summer Reading celebration!  By attending the program, youth and their families will learn what it takes to be a hero (or villain!) since the…

The Lancaster County Environmental Center is pleased to offer an array of educational programs that relate to this year’s summer reading theme, Every Hero Has a Story!  The following offerings are available at public libraries throughout the county during the summer.

Super Reptile Reading Adventures! Have a close encounter with snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocs from around the world and discover their secret super powers for survival. Jesse Rothacker loves to laugh and learn, and is the founder and president of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit reptile rescue and education organization. He visits thousands…

Quarryville Library has received a $6,000 grant from the PNC Foundation in recognition of the volunteer efforts of 10 PNC employees who earned a grant through PNC’s Grants for Great Hours program.  The program rewards volunteerism by providing grants to child care centers that are assisted by employee volunteers. PNC employees volunteered 105 hours by…

The Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy, PA invites you to enjoy A Peak Experience on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. This program will be led by Jack Frank, an avid extreme hiker, who will share his adventurous hikes through a DVD showing breathtaking scenery set to a moving soundtrack.

Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormer’s mascot swings into action this summer when he presents Cylo at the Bat at the following public libraries in Lancaster County! Hear his famous poem & more! (All ages)  Cylo’s library visits begin on June 15 and run until August 13.

Clifford the loveable storybook character from author Norman Bridwell’s book, Clifford, The Big Red Dog, will visit local public libraries to celebrate summer reading!  Listen to classic Clifford stories, enjoy fun activities and be sure to bring you camera for a picture with Clifford himself.

Lancaster County public libraries will welcome that loveable monkey, Curious George for special storytimes this summer as part of the Summer Reading Program.  This year’s Summer Reading Program theme for children (birth – 12 years) is Every Hero Has a Story!.  The first of Curious George’s appearances will run from May 30th until June 10. …

Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the Bookmobile will be presenting, this year’s Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has a Story”, offers special stories, events, music, and hands-on learning centered on heroes in books and much, much more!  Readers of all ages invited to READ all things related to this year’s theme as local public…

Officials of the Strasburg-Heisler Library were pleased to host a “Big Reveal Party” on Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 am at the library.  The ‘big reveal’ was the unveiling of an 8’ x 4’ mural based on author Lynne Dempsey’s new book entitled, Colors.  The illustrator of the book, Mandy Newham-Cobb, created the wall mural…