The ELANCO Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will offer a variety of activities to the community. Registration is required for most programs. For details and registration, visit http://www.elancolibrary.org or contact 717-354-0525 or adagostino@elancolibrary.org.

"Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading 2022" will run through Saturday, Aug. 13. The program is open to people of all ages and features a reading challenge with prizes for completing it, special events, and more. To learn more or sign up, visit the library or https://elancolibrary.org/summer-reading-2022/.

Several story time programs will be offered. All programs will begin at 10:30 a.m. "Oceans of Possibilities: Every Child Ready to Read" will be held on Wednesday, July 27, for children up to age 6 and their siblings. The theme will be "Sounds of the Ocean: Music and Movement." Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 6 will be held on Tuesdays. Toddler Thursdays will be held on Thursdays for children from birth to age 3.

Teen Tuesday Clubs will gather from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Each week, teens age 12 and older will come together to explore one of several topics, including STEM, creative writing, arts and crafts, or book discussions.

An "Oceans of Possibilities" STEM program will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 11. The lecture on "An Ocean of Plastic" is open to individuals age 10 and older. The short lecture will explore the impacts of plastic on the oceans, how it got there, and what can be done to preserve oceans for generations to come.

The LEGO Creation Club will get together at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. Participants age 8 and older will build themed creations out of Lego bricks that will be displayed in the library.

Pirates: Lost at Sea, a Talewise STEM program for families, will take place on Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. Volunteers from the audience will help explore the science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure, and more through experiments.

STEM Saturdays will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 23. Families are welcome to stop by the Children's Library any time during the event to enjoy STEM activities.

Incredible Journey will take place on Monday, July 25, at 2 p.m. and is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their siblings. This program, which includes a craft, will explore the journey a water droplet takes through the water cycle. Shark Dissection will be offered on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m. An ELANCO staff member will dissect a dogfish shark specimen in front of a live audience, with a question-and-answer session afterward. The program is open to teens and adults.

Sharks! will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 3 p.m. Open to individuals age 5 and older, the program will offer facts about sharks and their role in the ocean's ecosystems.

"Medicare 101: Oceans of Possibilities for your Good Health" will be presented to adults on Friday, July 8, at 2 p.m. This seminar covers what people need to know about Medicare, what is needed to apply for Medicare, and why it is important to apply even if coverage is not needed immediately at retirement.

Hooks & Needles, a yarn craft club, will gather on Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. Knitters and crocheters will gather to work on projects. Beginners are welcome.

"The Nuts & Bolts of Estate Planning: Oceans of Possibilities for the Financial Future" will take place on Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m. A local attorney will demystify the basics of estate planning and answer related questions.

Buckhill Sleuths' Book Discussion will be held on July 25 at 2 p.m.

H2 Oh! The Water Magic Show with magician Mike Rose will be held on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. The show will feature audience participation and references to children's books.

Life in the Water with Lancaster County Parks and Recreation will be held on Friday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Participants will touch and see live critters that came from a local creek or river. Through microscope use and identification activities, children will learn about the life cycles of each specimen and how to determine the health and quality of the water in which the critters live. The program is designed for families.

An art sale to benefit the library will feature Gail Horner's "Cornfield Series" of acrylic on canvas paintings featuring views of the agricultural landscapes near the artist's home. The artwork will be on display at the library through Sunday, July 31. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the library.