Category: Newsletter

October 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023 by abreneman

Quarryville Library Center: Serving all of Southern Lancaster County and beyond!

October events are open for registration!

Registration is required for most of our youth programs except where noted. We open registration for each following month on the 15th day of the current month. If you are registered and find you can’t attend, thank you for being considerate and ‘unregistering’. When events are overbooked we cannot guarantee your spot if you do not arrive on time. Thank you for understanding.

Crazy 8’s is a math club unlike any other! It offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. We meet for 8 weeks from October 3 through November 21. We are offering two sessions – please choose the one that meets your child’s age. Registering for the first week will enroll you for the entire session.

Grades 3-5: 3 pm through 4 pm. Grades K-2: 4:30 pm through 5:30 pm.

Parent helpers are very welcome.

MORE EVENTS FOR KIDS IN OCTOBER!

Family Movie Night (all ages) October 5 at 6:00 pm.
LEGO Block Party (5-12) October 12 at 4:30 pm.

cover of whose shoes by Stephen Swinburne

Have you seen our newest Storywalk® exhibit? Whose Shoes by Stephen R. Swinburne is a great nonfiction book that lets kids learn about careers in a fun way. Fill out and bring in one of the papers at the start of the path to let us know you came, and you will be eligible for a prize (Longwood Gardens pass) through the end of September.

In honor of National Costume Swap Day, we’re having our own costume swap at the library! How it works:

1) Swap! October 3 through October 11 during library hours. Donate gently used baby, toddler, and kids costumes and accessories at the library front desk and get a voucher.

2) Shop! October 13 from 4-6 pm. Use your vouchers to buy other costumes! Cash sales are also welcome.

Drop in anytime between 10:30 to 12:00 to ‘walk the pumpkin trail’ through various areas around the library, and choose to stay for all of the fun or just stay long enough to show off your costume! Enjoy “not-so-scary” stories, crafts, and STEAM-enriched activities geared toward younger children. Ages 3-8 with caregiver.

Join us on October 10 at 10:30 am for a special firefighter storytime with the Quarryville Fire Department! We’ll celebrate Fire Prevention Week with stories, songs, crafts, and of course – the fire truck!

This program is for children ages birth to 6 with parent or caregiver.

If you are interested in eclipse watching, look for some fun activities coming in October that you can do on your own and turn in to get some eclipse viewing glasses!

RAISING A THINKING CHILD
This FREE, in-person series is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 4-7 to learn how to best support their child in becoming an effective problem-solver. Space is limited! Register by September 24 using the QR code or emailing agermer@caplanc.org. Dinner and childcare provided. Program will only be held if we have sufficient registrants.

MORE YEAR-ROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENTS IN OCTOBER
(with thanks to our sponsor, Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Homes, Inc.)

Baby’s First Storytime (Ages birth – 17 months) Tuesdays, October 3, 24, and 31 at 10 am. Special time on Thursday, October 12.
Young and the Restless (Ages 18 months – 3 years, other family members welcome) Wednesday, October 4 at 10:30 am.
Sing! Sign! Storytime! (Ages birth – 6 years) Friday, October 6 at 10:30 am.

Teen events for October include:

Teen Anime October 6 (4:00-5:30)
Adult/Teen Chess Club October 7 (11:00-3:00)
Teen Board Games October 20 (10:00-2:00)

Teens are welcome at select adult events, such as:

“Leading Men” history lectures on Fridays at 1 pm, beginning on September 29
Dungeons & Dragons for ages 16+ on October 14 and 28 (10:00-2:00)
“Find Your Ancestors Online” genealogy class on October 12 at 6 pm
“Haunted Lancaster” learn folklore of our area! October 26 at 6 pm
Teens who are seeking employment can get help finding internships through PA CareerLink, and learning digital literacy skills through our partnership with Millersville University.

Teen tech volunteers needing service hours are welcome to help with coding and robotics programs. Contact sroche@quarryvillelibrary.org!

Field of tulips with the text "family museum passes"

The following museums are offering passes for checkout:
(conditions apply – please note when reserving):
Demuth Museum
Ephrata Cloister
Hands-on-House
Johannes Mueller House
John J. Snyder Art Gallery
Lancaster Museum of Art
Lancaster Science Factory
Landis Valley Farm Museum
Make 717 (STEM Maker pass)
North Museum
National Toy Train Museum
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland
Railroad Museum

The library is much bigger than what is found within its four walls! Use your library card here to unlock vast amounts of information and entertainment!

Click here to visit our events calendar

September 2023 Adult Newsletter

Posted on August 31, 2023 by abreneman

~ Library Programs ~

Come on out to enjoy the Solanco Fair, and stop by our booth in building #7

to say hi to our staff and volunteers!

Fair Flowers

Thursday, September 7, 4:00 pm.
Learn how to best exhibit your flowers for a prize-winning entry in our local fairs. We’ll share some tips and tricks to keep your flowers looking their best, along with some basic floral design ideas. For adults, teens, & ages 10+. Click here to register.

Leading Men

Fridays at 1:00 pm, beginning September 29. Dr. Robert Frick will share about 22 historic Lancastrians in six lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. For adults and older teens. Click here to register.

Unbe-‘LEAF’-able Crafts

Thursday, September 28 4:30 pm. Think outside the box for your craft materials…in fact, think OUTSIDE! Use natural materials to make mosaics, wreaths, masks and more. For all ages. Click here to register.

cover of a lady's guide to fortune hunting by Sophie Irwin

Autumn Walking Book Club

Thursday, September 28, 10:00 am. Our Walking Book Club combines the pleasures of reading, exercise, and companionship! Join us on the Enola Trail as we discuss A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin. Click here to register.

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, September 13, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Join us for a monthly gathering of book lovers! This month we will be discussing N is for Noose by Sue Grafton. Click here to register.

Mid-Day Matinee

Friday, September 8, 1:00 pm.
Bring your favorite movie snack and join us for this month’s selection. Please call the library for the movie’s title. Best for adults ages 18+

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Get Hired!

PA CareerLink® of Lancaster County will be at the library every Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm to give resume and interview tips and help you with job searching, leveling up your computer skills, exploring careers, and much more!

person typing on a laptop at a desk

Free Tech Help

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Millersville University is partnering with us to provide free personalized assistance for all your computer and technology needs.

~ Other Library Offerings ~

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Silent Auctions

Check out the silent auction items in the library lobby! The Friends of the Library add new things each month, and the proceeds support your library.

Virtual Sticker Posters

Get “stuck” on our virtual sticker posters!
Click here to begin, or visit our website and click on the “Virtual Offerings” tab. New posters are added as each one is finished.

stack of open books

Book donations

The Friends of the Library are accepting donations of new or gently used books and puzzles on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.

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Click here to be added to the list.

~ Resources & Opportunities ~

Join the Friends!

The Friends of the Library are looking for help as they support the library by holding book sales and an annual holiday cookie and gift sale, operating the bookstore, running food services during Go-Fore Golf, and more. Any time you can offer is greatly appreciated! Click here for more information.

Volunteer at the library!

Do you need volunteer or community service hours or simply want to connect more with the community? Click here for information on the many opportunities available!

Looking for a way to help the community? Solanco Neighborhood Ministries is currently in need of the following items:

Hamburger Helper
Chef Boyardee Micro Meals
Vienna sausages
Canned corned beef or Spam
Canned salmon
Canned chicken (12.5 oz)
Whole grain spaghetti or pasta
Nissin ramen or cup noodles
Canned soup (low salt)
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Peaches (15 oz – no sugar or in juice)
Kids juice boxes
Pudding cups
Triscuits or Wheat Thins
Granola bars
Rice Krispie Treats
Pop Tarts
Women’s feminine hygiene products
Baby wipes
Diapers (size 3 & 6)

Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm and Friday, 9 am – 12 pm.

Address: 14 South Church Street, Quarryville, PA 17566
Phone number: (717) 786-4308
Website: solanconeighborhoodministries.org

September 2023 Youth Newsletter

Posted on August 31, 2023 by abreneman

September events are open for registration!

You may have already noticed, we have a NEW event calendar! We hope you will find registration an easy experience on the new platform. As before, click on the event date and scroll down to enter your information. You no longer need to create an event calendar account and be logged in to register! Of course you may still call or come in to the library if you want assistance with registration.

Registration is required for most of our youth programs except where noted. We will continue to open registration for each following month on the 15th day of the current month. If you are registered and find you can’t attend, thank you for being considerate and ‘unregistering’. When events are overbooked we cannot guarantee your spot if you do not arrive on time. Thank you for understanding.

Thanks to all caregivers, babies, kids, teens and adults who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program. We had the highest participation for both the Youth and Adult program in the library’s records! And more importantly, we had a record-breaking number of participants who completed their challenges. Well done, Southern End!

And a final profound thanks to our local SRP sponsors who helped us meet the growing demand for library reading incentives and programming! Please thank them as well, if you have the opportunity.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Maplehofe Dairy
Quarryville Lions Club
Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Home, Inc.

Would your business like to locally sponsor our Summer Reading programs and events next summer? Please contact sroche@quarryvillelibrary.org.

animated kids riding moped with library card

The most important school supply is a library card! With access to technology, innovative programming, and educational resources, a library card gives students of all ages the tools to succeed in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and we have a small gift for any child (5-17) who signs up for a new library card during September. Come get yours while supplies last!

Our next Storywalk® exhibit will launch on September 6 in a special Family Storytime! We will raffle another Longwood Gardens pass, plus a copy of the featured book, Whose Shoes by Stephen R. Swinburne. Registration is required. This program is open to young children ages 0-6 with caregivers.

unbeleafable crafts! september 28 at 4:30 pm

Think outside the box for your craft materials…in fact, think OUTSIDE! Using natural materials, participants will make a variety of crafts like mosaics, wreaths, masks and more. If weather permits we may walk outside to find some natural materials on the library’s property. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. Presented by Lancaster Parks & Recreation.

Registration is required.

preparing your floral exhibit for the fair

Learn how to best exhibit your flowers for a prize-winning entry in our local fairs. We will share some tips and tricks to keep your flowers looking their best, along with some basic floral design ideas. Registration is required. This workshop is designed for ages 10 and up.

Oh, SNAP! Circuits returns for ages 8-15. Learn fundamental physical principles such as polarity, contact, current, series vs. parallel and short-circuits, while ‘snapping’ together cool experiments that buzz, whistle, flash, fly, and more! Registration is required. Adults who can stay and assist are welcome!

MORE EVENTS FOR KIDS IN SEPTEMBER!

Lego Block Party (ages 5+) September 12 at 4:30 pm. Please register, space is limited.
Family Movie Night (all ages) September 7 at 6 pm. Snacks provided!

Have you finished your young child’s Summer Reading program and wish you could keep going? This program is for you! Babies and toddlers from birth up until the day they enter Kindergarten are invited to take on this challenge!
If you are interested in learning more about the program, ask any of our staff to get you started.

MORE YEAR-ROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
(with thanks to our sponsor, Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Homes, Inc.)

Our programs have been filling fast! We are including those that still have space but don’t wait to register! Waitlisted families will be admitted if spots open, or we may be able to accommodate more families, so check your emails!

Baby’s First Storytime (Ages birth – 17 months) Tuesdays, September 19 and 26 at 10 am.
Young and the Restless (Ages 18 months – 3 years, other family members welcome) Wednesdays, September 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 am.
Parachute Programs: Thursday, September 15. Parachute Play (ages 18 months – 3 years) at 10 am, Parachute Games (ages 3-6 years) at 10:30 am.

Teen events for September include:

Teen Anime September 1 (4:00-5:30)
Adult/Teen Chess Club is canceled for Labor Day weekend
Teen Board Games September 16 (10:00-2:00)

Teens are welcome at select adult events, such as:

Mid Day Matinee (PG-13) on September 8 (1:00)
“Leading Men” history lecture beginning on September 29
Dungeons & Dragons for ages 16+ on September 9 and 23 (10:00-2:00)

Teens who are seeking employment can get help finding internships through PA CareerLink, and learning digital literacy skills through our partnership with Millersville University.

Teen tech volunteers needing service hours are welcome to help with coding and robotics programs. Contact sroche@quarryvillelibrary.org!

Come see your favorite library staff and volunteers at the parade and at our booth this year! We’ll have our cornhole game and lots of crafts to go!

Mark your calendars for some new and exciting programming, as well as some returning favorites!

Crazy 8’s Math Games – Tuesdays from October 3 through November 21. Open for registration NOW! Two sessions: Grades 3-5 at 3 pm and grades K-2 at 4:30 pm.

Raising a Thinking Child Wednesdays from October 4 through November 8. Caregivers learn strategies to help their 4-7 year olds make good choices and problem solving skills. Meals and childcare provided. Register now via Angie Germer at CAP Lancaster. Space is limited!

Eclipse Event – Saturday, October 14 12-2 pm. All ages!

Costume Swap – Donate your gently used and laundered costumes anytime from October 1 through October 11, then come shop with a voucher (or just come to buy if you don’t have one to swap) on October 13. All proceeds benefit our youth programs!

Family Place (birth-3) / Play and Learn (3-6) – Wednesdays from October 11 through November 8. Come read/write/sing/play/talk with your child along with us in our playscapes as we welcome various early interventionists and our partners from Solanco Early Learning.

Cider Making with the Parks Department on October 26 at 4:30 pm. All ages!

Pumpkin Parade returns on Saturday, October 28! A fun, not-too-scary trail to walk with your young child, with silly stories, craft projects and more along the way!

Flipster - get instant access to popular magazines!

Not just for adults! Flipster’s catalog includes such favorites as Ranger Rick, Highlights and National Geographic Kids. All you need is your library card! Click here to get started, or search the app store for “Flipster – Digital Magazines”.

Find us on social!

The library has a Facebook page and Instagram account.
Check us out!

August 2023 Adult Newsletter

Posted on July 26, 2023 by abreneman

~ Library Programs ~

Trivia Night!

Thursday, August 10, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Enjoy a night of trivia at the library as Quiz Bowl veteran Phil Gruber challenges how much we know! We’ll also have prizes and refreshments. For adults and high school age teens. Click here to register.

In A Pretty Pickle!

Thursday, August 17, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. We welcome back naturalist and educator Lisa Sanchez, who will guide us in the methods of preservation known as pickling! For adults, teens, and older kids. Click here to register.

Mid-Day Matinee

Friday, August 18, 1:00 pm. Bring your favorite movie snack and join us for this month’s selection. Please call the library for the movie’s title. Best for adults ages 18+

person typing on a keyboard

1:1 Computer Help

Chess Club

Saturday, August 5, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Come join our monthly chess club for adults and older teens (16+). All levels are welcome; we have a coach available to help you learn! Click here to register.