Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will offer a variety of activities to the community. For more details and registration, contact the library at 717-626-2255 or visit http://www.lititzlibrary.org.

The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

The Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at the Library," will run through Saturday, Aug. 10. People birth to age 19 years may sign up at the library or the aforementioned website. Adults may pick up a summer reading passport challenge at the library or print it off the website. Prizes will be awarded.

The library will offer several ongoing programs. These activities include Knitting Club, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, July 1 and 15, at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi Easy on Tuesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m.; Lititz Game Club, for players age 10 and older, on Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, at 4:30 p.m.; Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County on July 3 at 6 p.m.; Painting Club on Wednesdays, July 10 and 24, at 12:30 p.m.; Great Decisions Discussion Group on July 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Writing Club on July 15 at 1 p.m.; Genealogy Club on July 17 at 6:30 p.m.; and the Art of Your Energy Meditation Group on July 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the Blanketeers will gather to make blankets of various kinds for Project Linus on Tuesdays, July 2 and 16, at 2 p.m.

Getting Acquainted with Elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. Rosanne Sietins will speak about the work of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and why the elephant is an important species.

The Anna Alexander Trio will present a concert on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. The group performs jazz music and a few modern songs.

Drum for Fun! Adult Drum Circle will take place on Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. People with any level of experience are invited to participate. Attendees will learn techniques and rhythms, and they will improvise. Attendees may bring a drum or borrow one at the event.

WellSpan and the American Heart Association will offer blood pressure screenings free of charge along with heart health information on Thursday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. No registration is needed.

Award-winning local photographer Tom Roe will offer a One-Day Beginners Photography Workshop on Saturday, July 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendees will hear about the fundamentals of photography, including equipment and the parts of a camera. There will be a 30-minute break for lunch. This event is intended for beginners, but people of any skill level are welcome. A mirrorless or DSLR camera is recommended, but attendees may bring any camera they own.

The BYOB Book Club will meet on July 25 at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring a book they are currently reading.

Carl Kline, a singer-songwriter from Lititz, will present an acoustic guitar concert on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Kline will perform classic rock, country, and original songs.

Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga will take place on Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. People of all abilities are welcome.

A Master Gardener Pollinator Program will be held on July 1 at 10 a.m. Participants will hear a story, do a dance, and make a craft. This program is for kids ages 3 to 8.

Book Buddies will be offered on Tuesdays through July 16 at 10 a.m. Attendees will hear a story, read with a buddy, and make a craft.

The Teen SummerZine program will offer youths ages 12 to 19 an opportunity to learn from professionals and create a print magazine together. Sessions will take place on select Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and participants may attend in person or via livestream on Zoom. Gene Beretta, an author and illustrator of fiction and nonfiction, will be featured on July 9 and 23. To register, visit https://lancasterlibraries.org/teen-summerzine-2024/.

During the Paws to Read program, children may read stories to trained therapy dogs. The program will be offered on Mondays, July 1, 15, and 29, as well as July 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and on Thursday, July 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

A Lititz Farmers Market Story Time will be held in Lititz Springs Park on Thursdays, July 11 and Aug. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Erick Hershey will present the Amazing, Trailblazing Magic Adventure on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. The show features illusions that show how reading can take a person on adventures using the imagination. This program is for kids ages 4 to 12.

Phredd - Ukulele One Man Band will perform on July 15 at 10 a.m. The program is suitable for those age 3 and up.

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend ZAP! Electricity on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. They will learn about electrons, currents, conductors, and insulators.

Wacky Wednesday will take place on July 17 at 1 p.m. The event will include a story, crafts, games, and STEM activities for kids of all ages.

Jesse Rothacker will present Ectothermic Animal Adventures on July 23 at 1:30 p.m. The program, focused on reptiles, is for kids age 5 and up.

Lego Builders, for children ages 6 to 10, will be held on July 24 at 10 a.m.

Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will present a program based on "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak on July 30 at 10 a.m. After hearing this story, attendees will learn about mountain lions, bears, sharks, and rattlesnakes, and play games that focus on each animal. This program is for those ages 3 to 10.

Lancaster Science Factory will offer a Circuit Lab program on Wednesday, July 31, at 1 p.m. Students will learn about electricity and how energy flows while building and experimenting with circuits. This program is for youths ages 5 to 12.

The library's summer StoryWalk is "Explorers of the Wild" by Cale Atkinson.