July Events at the ELANCO Library
The Eastern Lancaster County Library is located at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, PA. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Most events are free, but require advance registration. To register, stop by the circulation desk at the library, call 717-354-0525, or register online at www.elancolibrary.org.
The ELANCO Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Fourth of July.
Summer Storytime
Tuesdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3-8 but all ages welcome!
Join us this summer for books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, or a craft based on our Summer Reading Program theme- Universe of Stories! Have bunches of fun while building language and literacy skills!
Play K- Kindergarten Readiness
Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 1 p.m.
For Children Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2019
Get ready for Kindergarten! Preschoolers are invited to play and learn the needed skills for Kindergarten success. This program is made available by the Cruise into Kindergarten initiative through Pennsylvania Public Libraries.
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For grades 6-12
Teens are invited to chill out, hang out and geek out in the library this summer.
Preschool Math Games
Wednesdays: July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 4 p.m.
For Ages 3-6
We are going to go over counting, basic addition, and number recognition. We will play games, do crafts and read stories!
Friday Frolic for Toddlers
Fridays: July 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 a.m.
For walking toddlers ages 1-3 with a caregiver
Get ready to move! Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun.
Stay and Play
Fridays: July 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 11 a.m.
For Toddlers & Preschoolers
A few minutes after the Friday Frolic for Toddlers ends, we’ll bring out the BIG BOX of toys! Stay and play with us until lunch time!
Teen After-Hours: Star Party!
Friday, July 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For Grades 6-12
Registration is required for this event. We will have crafts and learn some constellations. We will also talk about astrology; what it means and what is your sign. If that’s not your jam, that’s okay! We will have games, food, and friends.
Therapy Dogs Visit the Library
Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Family Event for All Ages
Kids are invited to improve their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from K-Pets.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday, July 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For Ages 10 and up
During the summer, we will be offering two different sessions. The original session on Thursdays has been extended. Food will be provided. This is a club for people who love to play this tabletop role-playing game! Never played before? You’re welcome to join us and find out more about D&D.
One-on-One Tech Help
Saturdays, July 6 and July 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Tech Help with any device, tablet, or computer that you may need help with. To register, for this event please call 717-354-0525 or stop by the library. Walk-ins are welcomed, but not guaranteed an appointment.
Zumba at the Library
Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m.
For Adults 16+
Join us at the library for FREE Zumba! Chair Zumba combines strength and resistance training with innovative dance moves, using a chair as your dance partner. This class will be taught by certified instructor Carcy Vreeland. Advance registration is required with a signed liability form. Forms are available at the library, or you may download and fill out a form on our website. All levels welcome!
Kite Flying
Monday, July 8 at 1 p.m.
For Ages 5+
Meet us at the library and we will talk about flying a kite. Then, we will walk over to the park and try to fly our kites! There will be a few provided, but please feel free to bring your own.
Lego® Creation Club
Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Family event for ages 3 and up
Join our Lego® Design Team! Once a month, we’ll build creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library.
Hooks & Needles: Yarn Crafting Club
Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Our knitting club is open to all knitters and crocheters in all skill levels...even absolute beginners! Our experts can teach you how to start your first project. Bring your own projects, tips, and ideas to share.
Teen Craft- Cosmic Bath Bombs
Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
For Grades 6-12
Make bath bombs at the library!
Twinkling Stars
Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m.
For Ages 0-2
Siblings are welcome! At this baby lapsit, you and your child will sing, play games, discover new rhymes, and read fun books. Because babies learn by practicing activities over and over again, our lapsits always include plenty of repetition to create new brain pathways for language and literacy.
Exploring the Night
Wednesday, July 10 at 2 p.m.
For Grades K-6
What creatures lurk out on night? What does nocturnal mean? Stop by to see real animal fur, learn some facts about some night patroling animals, and do some activities.
Preschool Lab: A STEM Storytime
Thursday: July 11 to August 8 at 10:30 a.m.
For Ages 3-6 Siblings are welcome!
We will tinker and play while we learn about different STEM topics. Every program will start with a few books and end with an activity, such as games, crafts, or even toys.
Duplo Free Play
Thursdays: July 11 to August 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages 1-5 Siblings are welcome!
Drop in for a free building time with Duplos and Mega Blocks! All toys will appropriate for 1 to 5 year-olds.
Robotics with Girl Scouts
Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
For Grades 2-6
Get hands-on with real robots and learn how to make your robot move, change its color, and more!
Kids’ Sleepover
Friday, July 12 7 p.m. to Saturday, July 13 at 7 a.m.
For Grades 2-5
Sleepover at the library! We will have activities, movies, games, and more. A permission slip is required for this event. Permissions slips are due on Monday, July 8. Parents must pick up child(ren) by 7 a.m. Permission slips can be picked up at the library or downloaded at www.elancolibrary.org/events
Kids Creative Theater- Week Long Theater Workshop
Monday-Thursday July 15, 16, 17, & 18 at 12 p.m. and Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m.
Ages 8-12
A week-long theater workshop where we’ll learn theater basics: acting, set design, costume, and make-up. On the last day, we’ll put on a real play! Children must attend every session.
Astronaut Training Camp
Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Family Event for All Ages
We will have a short storytime, followed by some activities. Astronauts in training will get a chance to taste test space activities, participate in physical activities, and launch paper rockets.
Essential Oils Make & Take- Clay Pendant Diffuser
Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m.
For Adults 16+
Registration is required. Seating and supplies limited to 8 guests. Come play with clay! In this class, we’ll make a clay pendant diffuser. Make and take home goodies: one clay pendant diffuser, essential oil sample of your choice.
Science Exploration
Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m.
For 2-5 year olds
This is a STEM event for little ones. We will have different areas for children to explore some basic STEM concepts. Each station will have some questions to help caregivers encourage children into the scientific process.
Block Party- Preschool STEM Event
Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
For Ages 3-6
Come build with wooden blocks! Wooden blocks teach math and engineering schools –even to preschoolers!
Teen After-Hours: Mandala Painting
Friday, July 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For Grades 6-12
Space is limited and registration is required for this event; there is a $5 materials fee. Wendy from Inspire Me Design Co. will be coming in to help you step by step to create a beautiful piece of mandala art. All materials are included for this class.
2019 Shoe-Fly 5 Mile Race
Saturday, July 20 at 8 a.m.
This is a challenging 5 mile course that starts in the town of Terre Hill and takes you through the surrounding farmland. Proceeds benefit the Eastern Lancaster County Library in New Holland, PA. Registration is $20 per person until July 1 and includes a t-shirt. After July 1, registration prices increases to $25 and t-shirts will be available while supplies last. Online registration closes July 12, but we will have on-site registration the morning of the event. For more information, please visit www.elancolibrary.org/events
Sink or Float: Titanic Edition
Saturday, July at 20 at 10:30 a.m.
For Grades K-6
Tell us what you know about the Titanic and learn more about it! We will also try to create our own seaworthy vessels.
SaturGames
Saturday, July 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For Grades 5 and up
We will have the Switch, Wii, and Xbox out for anyone to play. Snacks will be provided.
Lunch and Anime
Monday, July 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Pack a lunch and watch some anime at the library!
Planet Power with Lancaster Parks and Rec
Monday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.
For Grades K-6
Children will spend half the hour learning about each planet in our solar system and then make their own planet! Space is limited. Registration is required.
Instrument Petting Zoo
Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m.
For Ages 3+
Siblings are welcomed. Children will get an introduction to the orchestra from a short storytime. Afterward, the children will meet some musicians, who will talk about their own instruments.
Moon Science
Wednesday, July 24 at 2 p.m.
For Grades K-6
We are going to learn about the moon, it’s phases and more through activities and books!
Teen Advisory Group
Monday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
For Grades 6-12
Help plan future teen events at the library.
Teen Book Club
Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
For Grades 6-12
We’ll talk about books and eat! Bring along a book you’ve read recently for discussion.
Young Readers’ Club
Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m.
For Grades 3 to 5
In this book club, we will be exploring different books and themes for children who into chapter books. If you can read the book, you are more than welcome to join us! This month, bring any book!
Art for Little Ones
Wednesday, July 31at 10:30 a.m.
For Ages 2-5 Siblings are welcome!
We are exploring art in various ways and geared towards the younger ages. We will have different types of painting, sensory bins, and gluing to create several different pieces of art!
Drop-in Craft
Wednesday, July 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For All Ages
Stop by the library for a drop-in craft!
