Lititz Public Library’s
PROGRAMS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
General Adult Programs
Home Buying Seminar
The Wisdom Years: Programs for Seniors – Programs held at 2 p.m. specifically geared to seniors
Elderhostel – By Ederhostel embassador, David Kuch
A Civil War Re-Enactor - Mike Weaver explained what it takes to be a Civil War re-enactor and discussed books he has written on the Civil War, including, Jenkins in Mechanicsburg: The Confederate Attempt on Pennsylvania’s Capital
Positive Discipline - Parenting techniques
Life on Hold: Caring for a Loved One - Hospice programBuilding Music Boxes
The Essentials of Water and Sleep
Nature’s Miracle Packages - All about planting bulbs
Origami for Adults
Bikinis in Winter and Other Bicultural Adventures – By Donna Chambers, a Spanish Instructor at Millersville University
Does My Child Have a Learning Disability? – By Dr. Constance Hight, director of the Literacy Institute in Lancaster.
The Wyeths: Pennsylvania’s First Family of the Arts - Commonwealth Speaker Dr. James Curtis discussed the three generations of Wyeths - N.C., his son Andrew and Andrew’s son, Jamie. This presentation was a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Starting a New Business: Marketing – By Rhonda Kleiman of the Library System of Lancaster County and Judie Matulis of the Judie Shop in Lititz
Hans Herr Settlement - Henry Benner of Hans Herr House
Ground Covers, Hostas and Daylilies
Chinese Cooking
Building of the Panama Canal
Planting Annuals – By Jay Ulrich, a retail manager for Esbenshade’s Greenhouse
Meet Henry David Thoreau - Henry David Thoreau “in person” presented by Naturalist Jim Keller of Lancaster County Parks
Letting Go: A Hospice Journey – A film
Accessorizing Your Home with Main Street Furniture Gallery – By interior designers Robin Miller, Laurie Loar and Gerry Gwinn of Main Street Furniture Gallery.
Images of Nature Slide Presentation – By Donald Reese, photographer
Cooking with Kitchen Kettle - Holiday cooking with Cori Deshong of Kitchen Kettle Village
The Civilian Experience during the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg – By Myra Reichart, a member of the Society of Women and the Civil War
Get the Dirt on Composting – By Master Gardener, David Lauver
The Riverman: Living History of the Susquehanna River - The Susquehanna River Basin Commission presented an enlightening and entertaining program featuring Gil Hirschel, dressed in period garb as riverman Elias Cooper to talk about a time when "Rivermen" floated logs and supplies down the Susquehanna and its tributaries.
New Explorations: Pennsylvanians in the 18th Century - Dr. George Boudreau explored the lives and work of such famous Pennsylvanians as Franklin, John and William Bartram, David Rittenhouse, and Joseph Priestley, as well as many lesser-known men and women. (This presentation was a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.)
Native Americans in Lancaster County - Laverne Zell of the Eicher Indian Museum in Ephrata on the Lenape tribe of Lancaster County.
Organic Farming – Presented by David Fogarty-Harnish of Scarecrow Hill Organic Farm in Ephrata
Trace Your Genealogy - Glenn Landis and Martee Xakellis provided an overview of the library’s genealogy room and demonstrated the many resources available for research. The program was presented in three sessions to allow everyone the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding.
Civil War: The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River – By Steve Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
Starting a New Business: Obtaining a Loan - Phyllis Van Someren and Dean Weibel of Waypoint Bank presented.
Discover Scotland – By Sandy Leyh, a travel agent with L’atitudes Travel.
Amish and Mennonite Women's Voices: Listening to the Quiet in the Land - Diane Zimmerman Umble, Acting Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of Communication at Millersville University, presented selections from Strangers at Home: Amish and Mennonite Women in History, essays focused on the diverse and often misunderstood lives of Amish and Mennonite women from the 16th to the 20th century. The presentation explored the challenges and changing roles of Anabaptist women over time and across communities in Europe and North and South America.
Hearing Loss with Kamal Elliot - Lititz audiologist Kamal Elliot discussed the causes of hearing loss, how to get a thorough hearing evaluation, types of hearing loss and the latest technology in hearing aids and assistive devices.There was a demonstration of what it sounds like to have hearing loss.
The Life of James Buchanan - By Tom Anglert of Wheatland (dressed in period costume)
Public and Private Gardens – By Master Gardener Fred Spracher
Pennsylvania Owls – By Shirley Bubb, ornithologist for the North Museum and member of the Lancaster Postcard Club and the Lancaster Bird Club.
Building Courage and Self-Esteem in Children
COBYS Family Services presents this workshop, which includes: “Starting the Success Cycle for Self-Esteem,” “The Power of Asset Building,” and “Prevention Strategies for Health and Safety Issues.”
How We Survived the Malmedy Massacre - U.S. Army soldiers Sketch Mearig and Harold Billow of Lititz spoke about their experiences during the Battle of the Bulge, when they escaped the Nazis and lived.
Decorating Your Living Room - Interior designer Carolyn Martin demonstrated how to remake your living room into the style you desire.
Creative Non-fiction Writing Workshop –A hands-on program by Kelly Mason of Rabbit Hill Writers’ Studio
Humor for Everyday Life - Dennis Moehler spoke about the healing benefits of keeping our daily lives lighthearted.
Artist Paul Herr – Watched an award-winning artist create a painting very quickly while being inspired by a selection of music playing in the background.
Tour of China - Robert and Judy Colton shared their travels in China through a slide show and discussion.
Writing a Business Plan – By Wayne Murphy of SCORE and Kaye Peloquin of Buckhill Bookshop
Cooking with General Sutter’s Chef Carr – Chef Carr of the General Sutter Restaurant
Living the Underground Railroad Experience - Phoebe Bailey of Bethel Harambee Historical Services’ Living the Experience presented this captivating reenactment of the Underground Railroad experience.
You’ve Got a Slug in Pennsylvania - Penn State Master Gardener Betty Beck led this humorous discussion of the ubiquitous slug. She described techniques to keep your precious plants safe from these slimy intruders.
ALL Parents are Homeschoolers
Read Me Atori - Experienced a multi-media presentation and interactive reading of the story How Hilda Hushed Her Hiccups by a representative from Atori Publishing. Participants learned how a book is created. Autographed copies of Atori’s books were available for purchase.
Wildflowers Through the Seasons – A slide presentation showing hundreds of miles of photographic wildflower hikes in Shenk’s Ferry, Tucquan Gorge, Haines Station, Furnace Hills and Middle Creek by Richard Warren.
Building Your Immune System – An alternative medical approach to enhancing, balancing and strengthening the immune system by Naturopathic Doctor Diana Ludwig of Ephrata Area Natural Health Practice.
Your Backyard Geology – By Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services
Nathan Reist (1855-1940) of Lititz - A glimpse of Lititz in the first part of the 20th century through the eyes and camera of Nathan Reist. The presentation, entitled “Inside and Beyond My School Room Window” was presented by Gary Hawbaker.
How To Say No to Your Kids – Program by Warwick School District elementary counselors
The Battle of Gettysburg: Day One – By Steve Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission
A Year of Nature at Middle Creek - A slide show of the beauty of nature throughout the seasons at the Middle Creek Wildlife Refuge.
The Holocaust as History and Legacy – Presented by Millersville University Professor Saulius Suziedelis
Paris in the Spring - Judy and Rob Colton presented a slide show of their visit to France.
Weight Management for a Lifetime - Lisa Karpel, a registered dietitian from the Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Center, shared her knowledge about what it takes to manage your weight for a lifetime without compromising your health.
Andy Smith, Portrait of an Artist – Lititz resident, Andy Smith, well known for his watercolors, shared the concepts important to him when creating his paintings.
South American Cooking - Lititz resident, Claudia Palacio, owner of Delectibles Delivered, presented family recipes from Columbia, South America, her native country.
The United States and the Middle East Peace Process - Millersville University professor Jack Fischel discussed the religious and historical issues that have made peace so difficult to achieve in the Middle East.
Journaling for Grandparents – A workshop by Gerry Kershner to make a one-of-a-kind gift for your grandchildren that will be cherished forever.
Thunderstorms! With Les Still – Learned about flying in thunderstorms from News 8 Storm Team’s meteorologist Les Still.
Uniforms, Equipment, Weapons and Daily Life of the U.S. Army in the Civil War – By JD Jenkins of the Company E, 30th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Art Class - Easy Collage
Living Healthy - Aerobic instructor Barbara Kuhlman discussed and demonstrated how to exercise, the benefits of exercise, weight control and healthy lifestyle choices. Postcards from the Trail – Betty Beck shared highlights of her travels through the Appalachian Trail, using postcards in a slide presentation.
Beyond Genealogy - Lititz resident John Angstadt has gone beyond the family tree to discover the rich and interesting lives of his ancestors. In this presentation, he discussed how he researched the history, vocations and geography of his ancestors to make his genealogical research more interesting and relevant.
PA Underground: The Archeology of Historic Pennsylvania - Aarchaeological evidence of sites across Pennsylvania that have been excavated in recent years. This Outreach Lecture Program was presented by University of Pennsylvania Professor, Dr. Joel Fry. It was funded by the Commonwelath of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Mueum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Pennsylvania German Christmas Customs – By Michael Showalter, Museum Educator for the Ephrata Cloister
Gifted & Dyslexic: Research-Based Educational Practices That Work – By Dr. Constance Hight, Director of the Literacy Institute of Lancaster
Artist Talk: Steve Leed - Renowned wildlife artist
The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein - A multimedia presentation of piano, vocals and video featuring the music of Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.
“Write in the Light” – Duncan Weymouth Alderson, director of Rabbit Hill Writer’s Group, taught how to “paint with words”Flower Arranging on a Budget – By Master Gardener Diane Tannehill
Beyond Impressionism: The Barnes Foundation - Commonwealth Speaker Kimberly Camp, Executive Director and CEO of the Barnes Foundation, will explained the museum’s collections. This presentation was a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by a grant from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Staring a New Business: Accounting and Taxes - Jared Miller, CPA, presented.
History of the Lititz Springs Park and the 4th of July Celebration - Lititz resident Ron Reedy spoke about the history of the Lititz Springs Park along with the renowned Fourth of July celebration, telling how both tie into the history of the railroad.
Concerts
(Held in the courtyard garden - weather permitting - most of these concerts were provided through funding from Waypoint Bank.)
Gladly Playe Wyth Stryngs (Celtic Group)
Conjunto 23 and Latin Dancers (Cuban Quartet)
(This program was supported by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), the regional arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.)
The Bravura Brass Quintet
Dixieland Express - Traditional New Orleans style dixieland standards
The Pennsylvania Academy of Music
Wee German Dancers – A demonstration of German dances by the children’s dance group of Liederkranz.
Lerner and Lowe Broadway Tunes - Richard Kline and Mary Miller of Lititz
Dante Sobrevilla - A part of the Latino Cultural Series, guitarist and vocalist Dante Sobrevilla presented a selection of Latin rhythms.
Latin Culture and Instruments - Mario Nieves of Lancaster introduced us to interesting aspects of Latin culture, as well as musical instruments.
The Tom Witmer Trio - An evening of jazz by the Tom Witmer Trio. The performance was part of our Waypoint Concert Series, sponsored by Waypoint Bank.
The Great Dream Exchange Jazz Concert – A local youth band presented an eclectic show mixed from jazz, rock, and funk origins. The music was all original material with spontaneous improvisations.
Arietta Trio - Flute, oboe and cello, a classical music concert
The Music of Ubi Adams – with many different instruments
Anytime Ensemble Concert - An cappella four-part barbershop harmony
“Infusion With Octavia” Jazz Concert - A selection of the best music from the 1930s to the 1980s, a tasteful blend of classic vocal jazz standards with a touch of blues and older classic rock-and-roll for spice.
Fire in the Glen - Irish, Scottish and Maritimes music, as well as their own brand of "Celtic eclectic" accents
Classical Music Concert: Duo Terlano – An evening of classical music performed by Duo Terlano with Johannes Deitrich on violin and his wife, Marie-Aline Cadieux on cello. Both hold a doctorate in their specialty and are on the faculty of Lebanon Valley College.
Music Concert: Solo Classical Guitar – Performance by Mark Wesling
Cygnet Duo - Classical, Renaissance and folk music performed on oboe and harp.
Old Time Patriotic Review - American patriotic favorites
Synthesis Latin Band – An irresistible blend of the most recognizable Latin rhythms, including Afro-Cuban, Colombian, Brazilian, Venezuelan, Mexican and Argentinean. This program was part of a two-part series on Latino culture.
Author Visits
Coming of Age at Ninety - Gerald Speedy, author of Coming of Age at Ninety.
Joyful Living – By Lititz author and professional engineer Ned Pelger.
The 15 Minute Retreat: Creative Journaling for Busy Women - A Mother's Day workshop led by local author Jill Althouse-Wood. Participants not only examined their lives through words, but also worked with paint, collage and photography. Participants were urged to come with an open mind and left with examples of how to awaken or enliven their journaling practice in just 15 minutes a day.