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Ephrata Library Programs

The Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, has announced their programs for April and May. Programs are open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required for programs and can be made by visiting the events calendar on the Library’s website (www.ephrata publiclibrary.org), by calling the Library at 717-7389291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.

• Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3:30 p.m. - Teen Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

• Wednesdays, May 3 & 17, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Pinochle Party. Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join them every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. Seniors.

• Wednesdays, May 3, 10 & 31, 3:30 p.m. - Library eSports Practice. Play, compete, practice, repeat! Join the library eSports team. Right now, they are playing Rocket League, League of Legends and Valorant. Interested in becoming a member or looking for more information? Reach out to them at publicprograms@ephrata publiclibrary.org. You must be at least 11 years old to join the team. Ages 11-18.

• Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. – Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the library on the first Wednesday of the month to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+.

• Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Mystery Lovers Book Sale. Join them for their annual mystery book sale, held in the Community Commons building next door to the