Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers
Manheim Township
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Preschool Storytime: Feathered Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Storytime this month as we investigate the lives of birds.

For ages 4-6 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.

Visit with a Pilgrim (morning)

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Meet an actual descendant of The Mayflower. Hear the history of the pilgrims from reenactor James Buckner .  (Ages 5+; Please 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. 

Preschool Party

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks.

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

Block Party!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

Thanksgiving Storytime

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s (almost!) Turkey Time!

Celebrate the season of gratitude with us at our special Thanksgiving Storytime 🍂 Join us for a delightful afternoon of heartwarming stories, seasonal crafts, and festive fun.

Teen Tuesdays

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for an hour of crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. For tweens and teens.

Schedule:

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.

Food Allergies

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

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 13-18.

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure Club for Kids (Ages 9-12 only)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Township
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Calling all young adventurers ages 9 to 12! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, where your imagination sets the course.

Future Architects Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing?

Thanksgiving DIY Balloon Parade!

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special Thanksgiving event at the library! Kids will be given balloons and different crafting materials to use for designing their very own parade balloon for our Thanksgiving Library Parade!

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.

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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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.

Knitting club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

Lititz Art Association

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

Lit Lovers Book Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Lit Lovers is somewhat eclectic in its selections, but primarily focuses on fiction. The group also reads memoirs, short stories, biography, autobiography, mystery, sci-fi, and non-fiction.

Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Their November and December project will be making hats and scarves for the Library Community Giving Tree. 

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.

Photo Consent

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