The flowers have bloomed and the sun is shining! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to join us for Storytime each Thursday this July! Each week, we’ll read aloud a book with different themes, followed by a craft or activity inspired by that week’s book. For July 9, we’ll be reading Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach by Kim Chaffee (Illustrated by Alexander Badiu) to celebrate this year’s FIFA World Cup!

“Chaffee uses thwumps, whizzes, and whooshes to communicate soccer player Abby Wambach’s energy and skill in this upbeat tribute to the player’s resilience.” ―Publishers Weekly

Storytime is free, and registration is requested to ensure we have craft supplies for everyone. Storytime is designed for young readers, ages 2-6, but older and younger siblings or friends are welcome to attend. Register for all Storytime programs or individual programs online or over the phone by calling 717.392.4633.

Storytime will take place outdoors unless it rains, in which case it will be moved indoors. We kindly ask that at least one (1) adult 18 years or older attend for every household.

The flowers have bloomed and the sun is shining! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to join us for Storytime each Thursday this July! Each week, we’ll read aloud a book with different themes, followed by a craft or activity inspired by that week’s book. For July 16, we’ll be reading A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor to honor the legacy of Juneteenth!

“Kim Taylor’s portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . .“—BookPage, Starred Review

Storytime is free, and registration is requested to ensure we have craft supplies for everyone. Storytime is designed for young readers, ages 2-6, but older and younger siblings or friends are welcome to attend. Register for all Storytime programs or individual programs online or over the phone by calling (717) 392-4633.

Storytime will take place outdoors unless it rains, in which case it will be moved indoors. We kindly ask that at least one (1) adult 18 years or older attend for every household.

The flowers have bloomed and the sun is shining! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to join us for Storytime each Thursday this July! Each week, we’ll read aloud a book with different themes, followed by a craft or activity inspired by that week’s book. For July 23, we’ll be reading I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets (Illustrated by Lorraine Nam). Following the reading, we’ll take a mini tour of LancasterHistory’s Research Center with Director of Collections and Research Center, Aimee Caya.

“[An] affectionate picture book….embracing readers and suggesting that among a library’s greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls.” — Publishers Weekly

Storytime is free, and registration is requested to ensure we have craft supplies for everyone. Storytime is designed for young readers, ages 2-6, but older and younger siblings or friends are welcome to attend. Register for all Storytime programs or individual programs online or over the phone by calling (717) 392-4633.

Storytime will take place outdoors unless it rains, in which case it will be moved indoors. We kindly ask that at least one (1) adult 18 years or older attend for every household.