Lititz Public Library Events

For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 717­626­2255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org.

• All Together NowSummer Reading Program ­ Now through Saturday, August 12, ages 0–19 years join online through their website or stop by the library to pick up your reading log. Adults can join in the fun too. Pick up your adult summer reading challenge in the library or print it off their website. Prizes will be awarded!

• Knitting Club - Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.

• Painting Club - Wednesday, July 26 at 12:30 p.m.

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

• Outdoor Concert: Jamie O’Brien and the LauniesThursday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. The band features established musicians who have mastered instruments such as the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, as well as engaging vocals will delight the audience with a rare repertoire of songs originating from England and Ireland. The concert will take place in the library’s backyard. Bring a blanket or your own chairs and join them for a fun, family concert. In the event of rain they will move into the library’s community room and only those who registered will be allowed into the concert. Online registration began Thursday, July 13.

• Morning Yoga - Meeting on Friday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. Come join Joyce Courtney for Yoga in the Morning. This class is appropriate for all abilities. Adults and teens welcome. Bring your own mat (if you have one) and a water bottle. No sign up needed.

Children/Families

Register online two weeks prior to the event.

• Summer StoryWalk®The Lititz Public Library’s summer StoryWalk® title is The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates. A sweet book about friendship, inclusiveness, and shelter from the rain. The StoryWalk® begins to the right of the entrance to the Lititz Public Library and moves counterclockwise around the library.

• Book Buddies – ages 3-10

Tuesday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. Hear a story as a large group, then go read with your buddy and enjoy doing a craft together. Sponsored by American Legion Garden Spot Post 56. Register online two weeks prior to program.

• Dino Dig with Mike & Roberta Straka ­ Wednesday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. All the different skills that come together on a paleontological dig will be showcased. Audience members can experience the thrill of digging up a real Triceratops dinosaur bone and then help construct a dinosaur on a large cut-out. Ages K-8.

• Animal CahootsMonday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. After hearing the story, The Perfect Plan by Leah Gilbert, preschoolers can see animal specimens and pictures to help understand these animals and their habits. They finish by playing a variety of games that emphasize cooperation. Presented by Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation. Ages 3­5.

• Kid’s Yoga - Friday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 6­9. Register online two weeks prior to the program.

Adamstown

Library Events

Adamstown Area Library hosts a variety of free programs and events for children and adults. These programs are open to everyone, with or without a library card. The library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more and register for events at AdamstownAreaLibrary. org.

The library’s popular Summer Reading program continues with a variety of great programs for children, teens, adults, and families throughout the summer. This year’s theme is “All Together Now!” and kids from birth to age 19 can earn great prizes for logging their reading and activities between now and August 12.

July Events

• Book Genre Bingo –

Through Saturday, August 12. Adults, they have a summer reading challenge for you, too! Do you always read cozy mysteries, or is fantasy your go-to? Try new genres this summer! Pick up a Bingo card and complete any 5 in a row, then return your card to the library by Saturday, August 12 to enter the prize drawing. If you’re looking for book suggestions, library staff can help.

• Friends Book Sale

– Every Tuesday in the community room. Hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday except on the second Tuesday of the month, when the sale will end at 5:30 p.m. due to a library program. Open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25.

• “Budding Bookworms”

Preschool Storytime – No storytime on Wednesday, July 26. Stories and an easy craft for ages 3­6 with adult.

• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Bring along your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten packets to help achieve your goal! For babies with adult. Thursday, July 27.

• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time –Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Bring along your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten packets to help achieve your goal! For toddlers with adult. Thursday, July 27.

• Teen SummerZineTuesday, July 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attention writers, are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award­winning authors? You’ll get to know three PA authors who will offer creative prompts and a real­time look at their writing process. July sessions are ZOOM ONLY, with graphic novelist Kayla Miller. For ages 12­19. Registration is required at lancasterlibraries.org/teensummerzine-2023/

• Dinosaur Dig: Expedition Adventure – Tuesday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. One person can find a dinosaur; however, getting it out of the ground takes teamwork. What skills are needed during a paleontological dig? Audience will participate in digging up real dinosaur bones, a touch of magic, and show & tell of rare fossils. All ages.

• Mini-Chef Morning – Wednesday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Adamstown Grove. Snack­crafting with Charlotte Scheid, Giant Food Stores Nutritionist, provides children with basic skills. For ages 6 & under with adult. Replaces Storytime.

• Some Favorite Artifacts from the Ephrata Cloister ­ Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. This illustrated talk will feature some of Curator Kerry Mohn’s favorite historical items from Ephrata Cloister. These favorite objects include pottery, metal, textile, postcards, wood/furniture, books/paper, rye straw items and miscellaneous items. Most of the artifacts are on exhibit at the Cloister. Explore these unique items and learn how they relate to early Pennsylvania history and this German religious community. For adults and teens. Registration is requested.

• Sidewalk SunshineAll Summer. Which shape is Happy? Which shape is Angry? Children can jump from shape to shape while naming their emotions. Stop in the library this summer to play this fun sidewalk chalk activity on the ramp. Thank you to Adamstown Scouts #61 for this awesome creation!

• Get to know me Better Board – All Summer. Teens, life is hard, and you would not be as great as you are without someone’s guidance and support. They want to know who helped you become a better person and how. Stop in the library’s teen section to answer these important questions.

• Kindness Hearts – All Summer. Inspired by the book “Wonder” by R. J.

Palacio, they want to know “How did you show someone kindness this Summer?” Write your answer on a heart, which will decorate the library during their summer reading theme “All Together Now.” All ages.

• Kindness Rock GardenAll summer. In the library’s front flower beds, you may take one for Inspiration, share one for Motivation, or leave one to help their garden grow! Paint the community with Kindness! All ages.

• GO Lancaster! Lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and Get Outdoors (GO!) in Lancaster County as part of your Summer Reading adventures. Pick up your booklet and rubbing sheets at the library, then follow the clues!