BIG Book Sale

All Day
Everyone
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

đź“š The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 70th Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

âś´ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Friday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Saturday, June 21 · 9AM-8PM

Friends Used Book Sale - $5/bag

8:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Offsite Event
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Go Club!

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Room: SBG Thompson Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go is a game with just a few simple rules that is fun for all ages. 

Rich with 3,000 years of tradition, Go is a modern game that develops strategic and spatial thinking. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Crafterday!

9:00am–12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Joyful Stitchers

9:15am–12:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Donuts with MVP's Story Time

9:45am–10:15am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun car stories, a craft, and donut treat before checking out the Thunder on the River Car Show!

Limit 15 individuals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for Science Heroes: Adventures of the Missing Colors will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 4th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Wedne

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction and fantasy picks, with a goal to provide a wide range of authors,

Teen Board Gaming

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Donuts with MVP's Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun car stories, a craft, and donut treat before checking out the Thunder on the River Car Show!

Limit 15 individuals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Plant Swap

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Patio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants!

Spread the horticultural joy at our 2025 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow houseplant enthusiasts on the library's front patio.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Forest Bathing & Guided Meditation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Forest Therapy, interchangeably known as forest bathing, is a type of ecotherapy that focuses on the therapeutic and holistic benefits of being among the trees.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Ice Cream Social with Manheim Township Historical Society and Manheim Township Public Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Manheim Township Historical Society and Manheim Township Public Library at the Historic Stoner House for a fun story time for children ages 2 to 8 and their families followed by free ice cream treat.

STEAM Sneakerheadz™ Workshop with Ky the Chemist

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.