Manheim Community Library

Our bird feeder finally hosted some visitors we got to see! There were three gold finches, with two hiding on the other side and flying away when we snapped the picture. How did they hear that shutter sound? 😂

This awesome hands-on program is led by First Tech Challenge Team 25650, "Dash, One Small Step for an Axolotl"—an all-girls robotics team that had a remarkable year, winning the 2026 Pennsylvania State Championship 🏆 and competing at the FIRST World Championship! 🌍✨ Girls are especially encouraged to come hang out and create with us. 👑👩‍💻

If you love arts, crafts, and inventing, this program is for you! 🎨✂️ We’re combining total creativity with engineering to explore the basics of robotics. 🤖💡 Through epic hands-on projects, you’ll tackle fun challenges, ignite your curiosity, and learn how robots actually work—all in a super fun, creative space. 🚀🧩 It’s the perfect way to get real-world experience building your own robotic creations and see where a future in the fast-paced world of tech can take you. ⚡🌟

The best part? You’ll get to drive one of our robots 🕹️⚙️ and find out how you can get involved in FIRST Robotics. 🤩🙌

Registration Link In the comments :)

🚨 [HUMOR/SATIRE ALERT] We are dialing the drama section up to an 11 to deliver some hot and smoky bad news... 🚨

THE SILENT ENEMY APPROACHES... 🌫️🔥
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It was supposed to be a simple Friday morning trek. A routine march against the elements. But the forecast just arrived, and the atmospheric readings are grim.

Tomorrow, a double-headed beast descends upon us.

First, the blistering heat—set to spike to a merciless 100 degrees. But that is not all. Drifting across the horizon is a choking shroud of smoke and hazardous air, turning our path into a dangerous, low-visibility gauntlet.

For the safety of the squad, we have no choice but to ABORT MISSION.

Tomorrow's walking group is officially CANCELED. (July/17 @10:30am)

Retreat to your climate-controlled bunkers, seal the vents, and stay hydrated. We will live to march another day. Stay safe out there, survivors... until we meet again.
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(Disclaimer: In all seriousness, please stay safe and indoors tomorrow to avoid the heat and poor air quality! We will see you all next time.)

Make a complimentary DIY Quote card tonight at 6pm! Thursday 7/16. Register here: https://calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/diy-quote-card-workshop-188129

🎨 Calling all crafters! ✂️✨

We are creating "quote" cards tonight! We supply the paper and the instructions; you bring your favorite friend and come with a quote in mind! 📝💛

You can create a beautiful encouragement card for a family member, a bookmark for your current read, or a little piece of desk art to keep you motivated. We’ve got the supplies you need to bring your vision to life. 🖌️🌸

Need a little inspiration to get your creative gears turning? Here are a few beautiful quotes to choose from:

☀️ "Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you." — Walt Whitman

🎯 "Believe you can, and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt

🧭 "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." — Michael Altshuler

🌟 "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." — William James

We can't wait to see what beautiful designs you create. 👇

📍 Tonight at the Library

⏰ 6:00 PM
Register Here:

Update! We were able to find homes for these shelves!! 🙌👏🫶❤️‍🔥

FREE TO A GOOD HOME! 🪵📚

We are giving away these incredibly sturdy, commercial-grade library shelving units for free! They are in fantastic shape and built to last—definitely not your average self-assembled furniture.

Because they are counter-height with a solid, flat top surface, they are incredibly versatile. We think they’d be absolutely perfect for:

Classrooms, Daycares, or Preschools (great height for activity stations, toy bins, or a reading nook!)

Local Businesses, Thrift Stores, or Makers (ideal as a retail display, fabric cutting table, or shipping workstation)

Crafters, Artists, or Hobbyists (perfect for organizing heavy supplies with a built-in workspace)

Garages, Basements, or Workshops (sturdy enough to hold tools and heavy storage)

The Details:

Cost: Completely FREE!

Requirements: These are heavy-duty, solid units. You must bring your own vehicle (truck/trailer recommended) and enough muscle/help to safely move and load them yourself.

How to claim: Please do not message us on Facebook to claim them! Call our library directly to make arrangements and schedule a pickup time @ (717) 665-6700. We may need them removed by THURSDAY 7/16

Please give us a call or schedule a time to stop by to take a look. Let's find these great shelves a brand-new home. ♻️

🌲 Plot twist! We are hitting the pause button on today’s habitat conservation event while we give the whole program an exciting makeover. We’re working behind the scenes to make this experience bigger, better, and more impactful! Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing our official relaunch date very soon!

Early Closing Notice 🕒
The library will be closing early today, Monday, July 13th, at 5:00 PM due to unexpected staffing shortages.

🦙 Good news: Our Alpaca to Wool program is still on! Registered participants, we look forward to seeing you.

We apologize for any inconvenience regarding our regular services and appreciate your understanding!