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Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Children's programs such as preschool story times, films, baby lapsit programs, toddler time, sign language story time, dog day story time, chess club, book clubs, a variety of special children's programs and summer learning programs - Community information - Computer tutor - Electronic magnifier available to people with vision problems - Free music concerts sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, daytime and evening programs are offered - Genealogy room with resources - Homebound delivery service - Internet access and technology programs - Opportunities for life-long learning includes books, audio and video cassettes, CDs, DVDs, magazines, local and out-of-town newspapers and telephone books and large print materials for adults - Special programs for youth and adults on history, health, gardening, travel, computers, nutrition, cooking, decorating, outdoor concerts, nature, family movies, crafts, book clubs, discussi

Responds to consumer questions on a variety of topics. Conducts classes for public and industry, distributes educational printed materials. 4-H youth development club opportunities and curriculum for in-school and out of school settings. Also available are dissemination of educational information through webinars, workshops, printed materials, and individual assistance to adults and youth.

Provides mentoring, therapeutic and life skill groups for young people (ages 14 to 18) in the juvenile justice system.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Offers a summer program that helps to prepare children for kindergarten. This program is for children entering kindergarten in the upcoming fall. Dates: June – August

Provides youth services including individual referral, youth literacy, Dropout Prevention Program, youth support services.

Art-based 8-week summer camp: Arts & crafts; Athletics; Trips; Educational activities

A community engagement project that takes the shape of a community theater production. The project builds a space for community members to gain leadership skills, explore self limiting beliefs, occupy spaces they do not naturally see themselves in, and build a better world.

Berks Summer Stings Institute simply exists to provide an opportunity for students in Berks county Pennsylvania to continue playing and learning about their orchestral sting instrument over the summer. The program is held weekly and is FREE for participants.

Offers K-12 out-of-school programming that fosters an inclusive, informal learning environment for children, teens, and families, with accessible learning activities that build on life skills, Maker philosophies, and wellness concepts. Offers free homework assistance. Introduces hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Humanities programming. Promotes a love of reading and literacy.

Provides a site-based psychiatric rehabilitation program for youth. Identifying goals and building skills to support living, learning, social, vocational, and personal wellness.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Leadership Program is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program. The goal of the program is to help boys and girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationship.

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Offers a two-part program focused on cultivating a restorative framework and restorative practices. Part One educates participants about restorative mental models through a 32-hour training facilitated during a nature-based retreat. During Part Two, participants conduct a participatory action research project exploring marronage (a community-based realization of freedom) in 12 sessions over 3 months. Program cohorts contain 10 youth. Participants are paid a $450 stipend.

Offers science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programs for children and youth.

Summerbridge offers a school year tutoring and activities program and a summer enrichment program for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Students come from Broughal Middle School, Harrison-Morton Middle School, Holy Infancy School, Northeast Middle School, Easton Middle School, and Raub Middle School.

Offers a summer internship program in which students are introduced to several career development and youth enrichment options with local employers.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Playground program including activities such as sports, arts and crafts and weekly themes will be done. Specialty days and sporting events are planned with other playground programs in Topton and Kutztown If there is inclement weather, the program will be confined to pavilion use only.

Provides an array of public library services. This is the first library in Lancaster County to have a supporting partnership with a private organization (Houston Run Community Center) and the first library in the county to be designed as an integral part of a cafe.

Teaches fundamentals in a non-competitive atmosphere where everyone finds success. Teaches core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Offer age appropriate activities, community service opportunities, apprenticeships, sports leagues and tournaments, as well as drug and alcohol prevention programs. Teen centers offer dedicated space for Club members (13 and over) which are open extended hours to engage youth in positive activities during that critical time. Programs include Dances and Teen Nights, late night Basketball, tournaments, and competitions, and much more.