Upcoming Events
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Library Closed for Memorial Day
Library is Closed for Memorial Day weekend. The Library will open Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00am.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Library is Closed for Memorial Day weekend. The Library will open Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00am.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Library is Closed for Memorial Day weekend. The Library will open Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00am.
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1 event,
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
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1 event,
1st Day of Summer Reading!
1st Day of Summer Reading!
Our 10-Week Summer Reading Program begins today! Today is the 1st Day you can pick up your Reading Logs and start reading to earn prizes! Summer Reading is for all ages: babies, children, teens and adults! Here at Etown Public Library, our desire is for as many individuals as possible to complete the printed paper […]
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Baby Time Summer
Baby Time Summer
Enjoy time together with sweet stories, rhymes and songs. A new theme each week will expose these earliest readers to colors, word sounds, faces and shapes. Time to play and socialize with friends follows each session. This program is designed especially for ages newborn-17 months with a caregiver. Siblings must be supervised for babies' safety. Meets on the […]
Intro to Robotics
Intro to Robotics
Learn the basics of robotics and programming while interacting with Edison or Lego Mindstorm robots. This program is designed for those entering grades 3 - 8. Brought to you by the Lancaster Science Factory! Please register in advance to attend. Limit 25 participants. Meets in the Lower Level of the Library.
4 events,
Teen SummerZine 2022
Teen SummerZine 2022
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors? This summer, you’ll get to work with three Pennsylvania authors who will offer creative prompts and a real-time look at their writing process via Zoom. Our self-published SummerZine will include poetry, short stories, […]
Tuesday Game Club
Tuesday Game Club
Drop in and join the fun! Learn a new game from the Library board game collection, or play one of your old favorites! Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. (No July 5) All ages welcome! No registration necessary. We hope to see you here on the 2nd floor in Youth services!
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Examine how energy is transformed to generate electricity or explore real-world ways engineering can combat climate change. Activities include generating power with windmills, modeling green infrastructure, and innovating with renewable energy to produce hydrogen. This program is designed for those entering grades 3 - 8. Brought to you by the Lancaster Science Factory! Please register […]
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3 events,
Family Storytime Summer
Family Storytime Summer
Enjoy family time together with stories, silly songs, and rhymes. A new theme each week will entertain preschoolers and develop school readiness skills with vocabulary, colors, numbers, faces and shapes. A fun make-and-take craft follows each session. This program is especially designed for families. Meets in the 2nd floor Turret room of the Library. Please register […]
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
Center for Aquatic Sciences
Center for Aquatic Sciences
Dive into the world of Oceans! Learn about some of the unique creatures that call the ocean home. From narwhals to horseshoe crabs, this 45 minute program will engage learners of all ages! Brought to you by the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium. Please register in advance to attend. Limit 50 participants. Meets […]
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Workin’ on the Railroad
Workin’ on the Railroad
This interactive program uses unique objects to teach about the jobs of Conductor, Station Agent, and Engineer. A combination of demonstration, guided activity, historic photographs and audio will be used throughout the program. Brought to you by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! This program is designed for ages 8+. Limit 25 participants. Meets in the […]
2 events,
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
Lego Club
Lego Club
Join us for some Lego building fun! You will be given a building mission to encourage your creativity and critical thinking skills. Then please name your creation so we can put it on display at the Library! This program is especially designed for ages 5 & up to build with a family member or friend. […]
0 events,
2 events,
Baby Time Summer
Baby Time Summer
Enjoy time together with sweet stories, rhymes and songs. A new theme each week will expose these earliest readers to colors, word sounds, faces and shapes. Time to play and socialize with friends follows each session. This program is designed especially for ages newborn-17 months with a caregiver. Siblings must be supervised for babies' safety. Meets on the […]
Make it! Mondays
Make it! Mondays
Get outta' bed and get creative with a new DIY arts & crafts activity each session. This program is designed for Tweens & Teens. No registration necessary, you can Drop in. *NOTE: Supplies are limited to the first 15 participants who arrive.
4 events,
Teen SummerZine 2022
Teen SummerZine 2022
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors? This summer, you’ll get to work with three Pennsylvania authors who will offer creative prompts and a real-time look at their writing process via Zoom. Our self-published SummerZine will include poetry, short stories, […]
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
Come explore real vehicles and talk to real community helpers. A different vehicle each session! This free program is designed for all ages. Meets outside in the rear parking lot of the Library. No Registration necessary, we look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday Game Club
Tuesday Game Club
Drop in and join the fun! Learn a new game from the Library board game collection, or play one of your old favorites! Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. (No July 5) All ages welcome! No registration necessary. We hope to see you here on the 2nd floor in Youth services!
1 event,
STEM Stations
STEM Stations
Come create with us! Use a variety of materials to innovate a STEM/ STEAM project at your own pace. This program is designed for ages 8 & up. Please register in advance to attend. Limit 10 participants per session.
2 events,
Family Storytime Summer
Family Storytime Summer
Enjoy family time together with stories, silly songs, and rhymes. A new theme each week will entertain preschoolers and develop school readiness skills with vocabulary, colors, numbers, faces and shapes. A fun make-and-take craft follows each session. This program is especially designed for families. Meets in the 2nd floor Turret room of the Library. Please register […]
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
1 event,
Live Steam Demonstration
Live Steam Demonstration
Discover how a miniature working steam model can demonstrate the physics of Steam locomotion! With the help of historic artifacts, photos, and other visual aids, participants will explore the evolution of locomotion from Steam to Electric to Diesel-Electric. Brought to you by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! This program is designed for ages 8+. Limit […]
4 events,
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
June's Title: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Join us for a casual, lively book discussion. Grab your favorite coffee or tea and enjoy the company & conversation of local avid readers. New members welcome! No registration necessary, Book Discussion group meets in the 2nd floor meeting room on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
American Girl Book Club
American Girl Book Club
This session's featured book is Isabelle. Pick up a free-to-keep copy of the book at the Youth Services desk on the 2nd floor (available now!) and read the first four chapters on your own. We will finish the book together during our Book Club and create a timely craft together. There will be some fun door […]
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2 events,
Baby Time Summer
Baby Time Summer
Enjoy time together with sweet stories, rhymes and songs. A new theme each week will expose these earliest readers to colors, word sounds, faces and shapes. Time to play and socialize with friends follows each session. This program is designed especially for ages newborn-17 months with a caregiver. Siblings must be supervised for babies' safety. Meets on the […]
Make it! Mondays
Make it! Mondays
Get outta' bed and get creative with a new DIY arts & crafts activity each session. This program is designed for Tweens & Teens. No registration necessary, you can Drop in. *NOTE: Supplies are limited to the first 15 participants who arrive.
5 events,
Teen SummerZine 2022
Teen SummerZine 2022
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors? This summer, you’ll get to work with three Pennsylvania authors who will offer creative prompts and a real-time look at their writing process via Zoom. Our self-published SummerZine will include poetry, short stories, […]
Notions of Oceans and Things Beyond Compare
Notions of Oceans and Things Beyond Compare
Mlanjeni Nduma and the Amazing Mr. Q. present a performance incorporating acting, puppets, magical illusions, folk music and dance in traditional storytelling. Brought to you by the Mlanjeni Magical Theater! This program is designed for children ages 4 - 12. Please register in advance to attend. Limit 50 people in the space. Meets in the […]
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
Come explore real vehicles and talk to real community helpers. A different vehicle each session! This free program is designed for all ages. Meets outside in the rear parking lot of the Library. No Registration necessary, we look forward to seeing you there!
1 event,
Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
Enjoy learning about animals in their natural habitats around the world. Discover what it feels like to be a monkey, bird, or shark. Investigate antlers, blubber, and tusks. How do you think a moose, seal and walrus might measure up? Brought to you by the Hands-on House children's museum. This program is designed for children […]
5 events,
Pollinator Week Storytime
Pollinator Week Storytime
Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are needed for food and flowers. These creatures are in decline and need our help! Join our special guests as they share children's book selections with a garden and pollinator theme. Brought to you by PSU Master Gardeners! This program is designed for children ages 3 - 7. Please register […]
Family Storytime Summer
Family Storytime Summer
Enjoy family time together with stories, silly songs, and rhymes. A new theme each week will entertain preschoolers and develop school readiness skills with vocabulary, colors, numbers, faces and shapes. A fun make-and-take craft follows each session. This program is especially designed for families. Meets in the 2nd floor Turret room of the Library. Please register […]
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
1 event,
Riding the Rails
Riding the Rails
Shares how trains have carried passengers across the American landscape for over 175 years. From the earliest days, Pennsylvania has reigned supreme. Pennsylvania railroads led the way and continue to impact travelers today. A colorful and interactive slide lecture. Brought to you by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania! This program is designed for adults and […]
1 event,
Lego Club
Lego Club
Join us for some Lego building fun! You will be given a building mission to encourage your creativity and critical thinking skills. Then please name your creation so we can put it on display at the Library! This program is especially designed for ages 5 & up to build with a family member or friend. […]
0 events,
2 events,
Baby Time Summer
Baby Time Summer
Enjoy time together with sweet stories, rhymes and songs. A new theme each week will expose these earliest readers to colors, word sounds, faces and shapes. Time to play and socialize with friends follows each session. This program is designed especially for ages newborn-17 months with a caregiver. Siblings must be supervised for babies' safety. Meets on the […]
Make it! Mondays
Make it! Mondays
Get outta' bed and get creative with a new DIY arts & crafts activity each session. This program is designed for Tweens & Teens. No registration necessary, you can Drop in. *NOTE: Supplies are limited to the first 15 participants who arrive.
3 events,
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
Come explore real vehicles and talk to real community helpers. A different vehicle each session! This free program is designed for all ages. Meets outside in the rear parking lot of the Library. No Registration necessary, we look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday Game Club
Tuesday Game Club
Drop in and join the fun! Learn a new game from the Library board game collection, or play one of your old favorites! Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. (No July 5) All ages welcome! No registration necessary. We hope to see you here on the 2nd floor in Youth services!
Magic School Bus: the Ocean Floor Reader’s Theater
Magic School Bus: the Ocean Floor Reader’s Theater
Reader's Theater is a fun activity where participants read a script without having to memorize anything and with very limited acting. We will retell the story "The Ocean Floor" learning much about various layers of the ocean in the process. Please register in advance to attend. A minimum of 10 children are needed to hold […]
1 event,
STEM Stations
STEM Stations
Come create with us! Use a variety of materials to innovate a STEM/ STEAM project at your own pace. This program is designed for ages 8 & up. Please register in advance to attend. Limit 10 participants per session.
3 events,
Family Storytime Summer
Family Storytime Summer
Enjoy family time together with stories, silly songs, and rhymes. A new theme each week will entertain preschoolers and develop school readiness skills with vocabulary, colors, numbers, faces and shapes. A fun make-and-take craft follows each session. This program is especially designed for families. Meets in the 2nd floor Turret room of the Library. Please register […]
Fiber Artists
Fiber Artists
Sit and chat while you work on your current tatting (or other crafty) project and drink your favorite coffee or tea. Enjoy time with other fiber artists in the community! No registration necessary, pop in when you are able!
Family Bingo Fun
Family Bingo Fun
Play Bingo with all your favorite humans and win free books! Please register in advance to attend. Limit 40 players.