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. 

Children's Christmas Party

9:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

On Saturday, Dec. 7, drop in from 9:30-11 AM for lots of fun at our Children's Christmas Party! Photo ops with Santa, Storytime by Mrs.

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. 

TeenZine Celebration

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Celebration for Teen SummerZine participants, featuring published zines and cupcakes!

Santa Visits the library

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Santa visits the library from 10 am until Noon. 

At 11 am Santa reads The Night Before Christmas.

Holiday crafts from 10 am - 2 pm

Model Trains from 10 am - 3 pm

Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale

10:00am - 3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join us for a great day of holiday shopping hosted by Friends of the ELANCO Library!

Model Train Display

10:00am - 3:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Trains display by Lavon Stauffer and Friends

Holiday Crossings

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. Visit with Santa, shop our gift shop and book sale.

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

Photo Consent

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

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.

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.

Vince Guaraldi: The Man Behind "Peanuts"

11:00am - 12:30pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join us for a special interactive holiday concert featuring music from "Peanuts". 

Learn all about Vince Guaraldi and his music through in depth musical analysis, audience participation, and a live performance of the entire Charlie B

Junior Friends: Holiday Mini Bazaar

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

The Library Junior Friends group will be hosting a fundraiser in the lobby offering handmade holiday stocking stuffers and baked goods by donation! All proceeds will benefit the Ephrata Public Library. 

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

Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Everyone
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This holiday season we are bringing magic to the Library! This will be a photo opportunity for the children to connect with the cheer this time of year by visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus at this special story time.

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

Photo Consent

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

Chess Club

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

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.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

Black History On Screen

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

At Lancaster Public Library, we believe Black culture and history should be celebrated all year round.

Crafts, Cookies, and Cocoa Party!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 145
Event Details:

Join us for a Holiday party at the library. This is one of our annual events for families, and everyone is invited! We will be accepting donations for craft items to donate if you would like to join in.

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.

Food Allergies

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

Photo Consent

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

Family Holiday Sing-Along Storytime

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with family and friends as we sing along to classic carols and festive favorites, led by our youth services department!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with: