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.

The library offers various activities regularly. In June, these will include Music and Movement, for children from birth to age 6 with a parent or caregiver on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; Readers' Roundtable Book Discussion on Monday, June 2, at 2 p.m.; Hooks and Needles Yarn Craft Club, for people of all ages who knit or crochet, on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m.; and Lego Creation Club on Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m.

The library will also offer Preschool Storytime, for children ages 4 to 6, on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Thursdays, for children from birth to age 3 on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The June theme will be "Colors." Siblings are welcome to join.

The library will host a Summer Reading Kickoff Party and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will include music, snacks, crafts, and special guests, and people may pick up their Summer Reading Program challenge logs. The Summer Reading Program is open to people of all ages and will run from June 7 to Saturday, Aug. 16. The theme of this year's program is "Color Our World."

Family STEM Nights will be offered on Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 6 p.m. Themes for STEM challenges will range from astronomy to zoology, and the program is open to all ages.

A Forgotten Friend Reptile Show with Jesse Rothacker, open to people of all ages, will take place on June 9 at 2 p.m.

Author Kathleen Hood will speak at the library on June 11 at 2 p.m. She will discuss her book about Lafayette, facts about Lafayette's journey through Lancaster County in 1825, and details of the 2025 Lafayette200 Bicentennial celebration. Local historian Benton Webber will present "Lafayette in Lancaster" on Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m. He will share details of Lafayette's life and discuss the special events planned in Lancaster for the 2025 re-enactment tour of Lafayette's 1825 visit to Lancaster. Both events are open to adults.

Let's Make Music: Play by Color! will take place on Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. Attendees will use color-coded instruments and song sheets to play musical games and simple songs. The event is designed for children ages 6 to 10, but people of all ages are welcome.

"Tips From the Masters: Gardening Illustrated by Fine Art," presented by Lois Miklas, Penn State Extension Master Gardener, will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. This event is for adults.

The library will offer a Folded Book Art Class on Monday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. Supplies will be provided, and the class will be limited to 10 adults, with registration required.

Watercolor Workshop 1 with Sandra Sanders will take place on Fridays, June 20 and 27, at 2 p.m. The class will teach the basics of watercolor painting and allow time to work on a project, and it is open to adults of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. Attendees may attend one or both sessions, and all materials will be provided.

Allen Wessel will present "Retirement by Design" on Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. He will discuss how participants can use investment strategies to design their ideal retirement.

"Working on the Railroad," presented by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, will be held on June 25 at 11 a.m. Participants can interact with various items to explore the different jobs in railroading. The program is designed for children under age 12, but people of all ages are welcome.

Dementia educator and consultant Janie Martin from ForgeWorks will host "A Trip to the Seaside": A Summer Book Club for Adults Experiencing Dementia or Other Brain Changes on June 25 at 2 p.m. This monthly book club allows people with dementia to enjoy reading while forming social connections. "A Trip to the Seaside," written by Kate Chesters, is a book designed for adults with brain changes. Registration is not required to attend the event, but participants may register by Sunday, June 8, to receive a free copy of the book, which will be limited to 15 copies.