Baby Mania

9:30am - 10:00am
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, November 29t...

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Fun monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn!!   ...

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Adamstown
Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Walk-ins welcome. ...

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.

Thursday Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:
A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant.  New members are welcome to join the discussion. 2023 Readi...

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland at our story times this month as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

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.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:
Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week! If the day is nice, Story Time will be held outdoors. Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Live Steam Demonstration with Railroad Museum of PA

10:30am - 11:30am
Columbia
Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:
Using a miniature working steam model, an instructor will demonstrate the physics of steam locomotion. With the help of historic artifacts, photos, and other visual aids, participants will explore the evolution of locomotion, from steam to electric t...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Toddlers ages 12-24 months and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time with Melissa! In the winter months, find us in the Children's Library on the library's 2nd floor. If it's an exceptionally nice day out, maybe we'll ta...

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.

Photo Consent

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

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Adamstown
Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Walk-ins welcome. ...

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.

Photo Consent

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

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult. ...

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters. ...

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.

Homeschool Spanish Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Sign up your homeschooler for 6 weeks of basic conversational Spanish with Senorita Juanita (Miss Jan). If you sign up, please plan to attend every class. There will be a Fun Family Fiesta on the last day for everyone who completes the class. (R...

Public Speaking for Homeschoolers

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Model Train Display

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Come see two model train displays set up and run by Lavon Stauffer, Greg Phillips, and Friends ...

Teen Cuisine

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home. The Charlie Cart initiative ha...

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture. 🎥 The last Thursday of the month, we will screen some of our favorite anime feature films. Theref...

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.

Photo Consent

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

Christmas Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us for a special Christmas Storytime full of themed stories, songs, crafts and activities! Thank you for completing the registration process for the child(ren) in your party. Adult caregivers do not need a separate registration.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 10-12. ...

Pheasant Ridge Community - 210 Greyfield Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
This stop is open to the public.  At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return or check out books, as well as request holds for future stops. ...

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.

Cookie Exchange for Tweens and Teens

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
A variety of cookies makes the holiday season even sweeter! Bring some of your favorites to share & trade with others. Even Scrooges & Grinches can’t turn down this sweet deal. Ages 10-18. ...

Life-Size Candy Land

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:
Challenge your friends and family to a game of life-size Candy Land!   Roll the giant dice and follow the pathway to see if you can make it through the Peppermint Forest and escape the Chocolate Swamp before the others! If Thursday evening...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Adult Craft

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
This is an adult program for those who are kids at heart! Miss Vicki leads this program and recommends that we wear old clothes because we are going to get messy with the craft this month!  Keep checking in to see updates and the official rel...

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.

Photo Consent

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

Kindle Users 2.0

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users. You should have a Kindle Fire to attend....

LEGO CLUB

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM

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.

Photo Consent

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

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:
Once a month, we’ll build themed creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library. No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. ...

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.

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.

Adult Night Out

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Fun, relaxing and free! Every month it’s adults only for unusual frivolity. Bingo is back! This time with a holiday twist! Ages 18+. ...

Holiday Movie Night!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:
Join us for a special holiday themed movie night! We’ll have special snacks as we watch this beloved PG rated movie. Call the library at 717-786-1336 to find out the movie title. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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