The Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO) Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will offer a variety of events and programs to the community. Registration is not required, unless noted. For details, visit http://www.elancolibrary.org or contact 717-354-0525 or adagostino@elancolibrary.org.

ELANCO Library is seeking donations of gently used children's books to sell at the Friends of the Library's book sales and to give away to young readers. Patrons may drop off donations at the library any time it is open.

Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 6 will be held on Tuesdays, and Toddler Thursdays will run on Thursdays for children ages 1 to 3 and their siblings. Music and Movement, a musical story time, will be offered for children from birth through age 6 with a parent or caregiver on Saturday, July 1. All three programs will start at 10:30 a.m.

Read with Pepper the Pup! will take place on July 1 at 2 p.m. Children of all ages accompanied by a parent or other caregiver may read aloud to Pepper the Labrador retriever.

Two birding programs will be offered for people of all ages. People will begin learning about bird identification during Birding 101 on Monday, July 3, at 6 p.m. During Birding 102 on Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m., participants will continue to hone their identification skills; they should bring binoculars and be prepared for outdoor activities.

"The Magic Box Show" with Magician Ran'D Shine will be presented on Wednesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. This interactive event for people of all ages combines magic, music, and storytelling.

STEM Through Stories will be held on Wednesdays, July 5 to 26, at 3 p.m. The program will combine stories with STEM experiments related to engineering, outer space, dinosaurs, and more. The activities are geared toward children ages 4 to 7, but those of all ages are welcome.

Children of all ages may attend the Mark DeRose Music and Art Show on Monday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m. Mark DeRose will present original songs, along with artwork and videos. Children will be invited to participate in activities.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club, for adults who knit or crochet, will meet on July 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Ready for Kindergarten! will be offered for children who will enter kindergarten this fall. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, July 11 to 25, at 3 p.m. The goal of the workshops is to help children develop skills like name recognition, listening and following directions so they are ready for school. Preregistration is required and will open on July 3.

Lego Creation Club will be held on Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m.

Elite Organizing Hero Training for Kids! will be offered on Friday, July 14, at 11 a.m. Children ages 5 to 10 accompanied by an adult will take part in games, hands-on activities, and more, led by local entrepreneur and educator Mara Pritchard, founder of The Beautiful Sort.

Adults are invited to attend Preparing Against Fraud on Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. Experts from M&T Bank will share how to protect oneself and one's business from fraud.

Lancaster County Parks and Recreation naturalists will present All About Food Chains on Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m. Participants will examine skulls and teeth of animals, play games, and complete a craft. The program is recommended for elementary school-age children.

The LVSingers will present a concert, All Together Now! This Old Train, on July 22 at 2 p.m. The group of singers and instrumentalists, based at Lighthouse Vocational Services, will offer songs and reflections about trains and their importance in Pennsylvania. The program is for people of all ages.

The library will host Dinosaur Expedition Adventure on Friday, July 28, at 1 p.m. Audience members will learn about and experience the activities of a paleontological dig. The program is recommended for children ages 4 to 8, but all are welcome.

Supporting Vulnerable Minorities in China will be livestreamed on Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Jason Jones, who is a human rights activist, an award-winning film producer, and the founder of The Vulnerable People Project, will speak about the maltreatment of minority groups in the western region of China and what U.S. citizens can do to help. There will be a question-and-answer session. Community members may view the talk in the library's upstairs Activity Room, with no registration required, or they may register to receive a link to watch via Zoom from home. Registration will open on July 10.

All Together Now: A Shared Stories Party, or A "GRAND" Time at the Library! will take place on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. During the intergenerational party, activities will include a read-aloud by library staff members; the chance for youths and elders to mingle, read aloud to each other, and interview each other using guided prompts; and a craft. There will be music and refreshments. People are invited to bring their grandchildren, grandparents, or other guests of any age. The program is co-sponsored by Dementia Friendly Lancaster County.

To learn how to support the library's programming, visit https://elancolibrary.org/donate/.