Summer Reading Program Has Begun!

The Summer Reading Program is open to all children ages 0-18yrs old. Each child has the chance to win prizes while doing fun activities and reading books. The greatest part is...it’s free!

This summers theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library” which is all about Theater, Dance, Music, and Art. The Teen program is called "Express Yourself @ the Library".

Stop by the library to register and pick up your reading log.


Summer Reading Kickoff Party!


Musser Park - June 13 -10am-2pm
Bring a picnic lunch and take in the free entertainment, games, music and fun activities for the whole family.

Rain or Shine.
No Registration Required.






This Month...

CHILDREN

Stringables - Kids can make colorful creations with string and beads of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Monday, June 15 at 10:30 (Ages 4-6)

Art Smart – Learn about famous artists and then try out their styles. We will focus on a new artist at each session. Thursdays, June 18 - July 2 & 16 at 2pm (Ages 6-12)

Science Program – Let your mind get creative and come join the Lancaster Science Factory in their hands on science experiment program. Friday, June 19 at 10:30am. (Ages 6-12)

Jesse and Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary presents "Animal Art Forms"* Featuring live reptiles & audience participation. Learn how reptiles have turned their own personal energy conservation into an art form by managing to hunt/communicate/exist with only 10% of the energy that mammals use. Monday, June 22 at 10:30am. (Ages 6-12)

Puppet Play - The Three Little Fishies and the Big, Bad Shark- Put on a puppet show with this underwater version of the Three Little Pigs! Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. (All Ages)

Microphone Craft & Sing Along – Come make your own microphone and stay to show your stuff in a family oriented sing along! Thursday, June 25 at 10:30am (All Ages)

Family Storytime: Build a family story and then present it for kudos. Thursday, June 25 at 7pm. (All ages)

Lullabies at the Library: Come enjoy a variety of songs made for bedtime and relaxation. Tuesday, June 30 and July 28 at 6:30pm. (Ages 2 & under)



TEENS

Gaming Club—play X-Box 360, Wii, and many board games. June 2, 9, 23 & 30 - July 7, 14 & 28 -August 4, 11 & 25. 3-5pm. (Ages 11-18)

Dungeons & Dragons Club--Do you enjoy adventure games where you get to play a character, search for treasure, and use teamwork to fend off monsters, evil mages, and other creatures? Saturday-June 6 & 20 - July 11 & 25 - August 8 & 22. 1-5pm. (Ages 11-18)

Anime Club--Do you enjoy watching Anime for free? Join the Anime Club where you will watch popular selections by club members projected onto the big screen! Saturday-June 13 - July 18 & August 15 at 2-4pm. (Ages 11-18)

Steel Pan Workshop - Monday, June 15 at 5-7pm (Ages 11-18)

Teen Capoeira Class - Meet Heidi from HeadsUpLancaster and learn the basics of this Brazilian martial art. Thursday, June 18 & July 2 at 6:30pm. (Ages 11-18)
Mimi Shapiro (Altered Books) Book Artist & Poet *"Altered Books"* Explore words and creativity--come prepared to cut, glue, write, color, do collage & more. Start with a book and create a portable art exhibit of your very own! Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm. (Ages 11-18)

Teen Book Club - Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Please stop by the library or go to http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/ to reserve a copy of the book. Saturday, June 27 at 2-4pm. (Ages 11-18)

Steel Pan Concert - Monday, June 29 at 5:30pm. (Ages 11-18)

Registration for all programs will open two weeks prior to the event.

Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise.

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