Manheim Township Public Library

Saturday, June 6th is the first day for readers from birth to age 19 to register in-person or online through Beanstack for Summer Reading 2026!🤩

Come to the library today to attend one of our info sessions running every 15 minutes and learn the program and get your forms!🦕🦖

There are challenges for every age group, and opportunities to earn badges and prizes! The program runs from Saturday, June 6th through Saturday, August 15th.

📚 Ready to Level Up Your Summer Reading? ☀️
Welcome to our Tiered Summer Reading Challenge 2026! This year, everyone starts on Easy Mode to build up momentum. Once you complete your first card, you’ll graduate to the next level. Let's see how far you can go! 🚀

⚖️ The Official Rules:
📅 Timeline: Books must be started and finished between June 6 and September 4, 2026.
🚫 No Double-Dipping: Each book only counts for one square across the entire challenge.
🎧 Formats: Audiobooks, e-books, graphic novels, and paperbacks all count!

🏆 How to Win:
🏅 Tier Prize: Complete a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) on your current card to be entered to win a prize and unlock the next level!
🎟️ The Grand Prize: Complete all three levels (Easy, Medium, and Hard) to earn a ticket for the Grand Prize Drawing!

🏁 Final Deadline:
All completed cards must be handed in at the front desk by September 4.

🏔️ Small books. Big conversations. 🪵
Most book clubs are a marathon-- this is a sprint! We exclusively read books under 300 pages, perfect for busy readers who want great discussion without the 500-page commitment.

Join us next Saturday, June 13th, for our very first meeting! We’re diving into The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry (only 256 pages!).
Swipe to see the vibe of this wild, gritty, frozen Western. Expect sharp conversation that’s short, sweet, and gets straight to the point.

📌 The Details:
📅 When: Saturday, June 13 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📖 The Pick: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry

To register, click here or tap the link in bio.
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/small-talk-novella-book-club-176661

The first Teen Summer Zine will be held here at the library on Saturday June 13th. You can attend in person or via Zoom.

To register, click here!
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/teen-summerzine-1st-session-160122

We're so excited to announce the return of the Teen Summer Zine program! The first session will be held in-person and on Zoom at the Manheim Township Public Library on Saturday, June 13 at 1pm. Come hear from graphic novelist Jamar Nicholas and create your own comics - materials and snacks provided! For more information and to register, visit lancasterlibraries.org/teen-summer-zine

We're only a few days away from our Silent Auction starting on Monday June 8th! 🩵

Signups for bid numbers are now available online and at our checkout desk. 🩵

All bidding will begin in person at the library starting at 10am on June 8th. 🩵

Keep an eye out on our socials for some sneak previews of available items! 🩵

Click here to sign up or link in bio.
https://mtpl.info/popup-silent-auction/

No forced reading lists here. 🙅‍♀️ Welcome to Swoon Squad, the romance book club where you pick the book based on our monthly trope!
Read what you want, at your own pace, and come hang out with fellow romance lovers in a cozy library setting to swap recs and vent about your favorite tropes.

🔥 Our First Meeting:
🗓️ June 29
⚔️ Trope: Enemies to Lovers

Grab a book from your TBR or the library shelves and join the squad!
Register here or tap the link in bio👇
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/swoon-squad-romance-tbr-book-club-176851

🦋 Turn Your Backyard into a Wild Sanctuary 🌿
Want to bring more life to your landscape? Join Heather Titanich from the Stroud Water Research Center for an insider’s look at the magic of streamside forests!

Whether you have a sprawling acre or a cozy garden plot, learn how the right native trees and shrubs can transform your outdoor space.

What you'll get:
🌱 Soil Matching: Find the best native plants for your yard.
🦉 Wildlife Tips: Pro-tips for attracting rare, stunning species.
🌎 Impact: Grow a legacy, no matter your property size!

🎟️ Ready to grow?
Click the link in our bio to register! 👇
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/reserved-lancaster-water-week-event-partnership-stroud-center-164401

Join us at the library for our first gaming event of the summer as we host a Mario Kart Tournament. 🏁🔴🟢

For each round of racing the top players will move forward in the brackets until we have our ultimate Mario Kart champion.

To register, click here, or tap the link in bio.
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/teen-video-gaming-mario-kart-175081
This program is for teens ages 13-18 years only.

The MTPL Pop-Up Silent Auction is coming up quick! Keep an eye on our socials and website for more information (and a preview of some of this year's available baskets!)

The silent auction will be taking place starting Monday, June 8th and bidding will close Saturday, June 20th at 12pm. All bidding will take place in person at the library during library hours.

Can’t wait to see you at the auction!

Can you feel it? Summer is starting to warm up at MTPL! ☀

Don't miss out on our special summer programs for kids ages birth-19. 📖🦕

Summer kid's programming for the week of June 15- June 20 opens tomorrow at 9am for Manheim Township and E Lampeter Residents. All other Lancaster County residents will be able to register on Friday! 😎

To register, check out our calendar here, or tap the link in bio. 🏖🩵
https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/events/month