Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!!

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not 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.

Photo Consent

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

Book Babies AM Session

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

Formerly known as Baby Mania, this is 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) 

Toddler Thursday - Cats and Dogs

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

Woof! Meow! This month we will read some of our favorite books featuring our furry friends!


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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft. January 8/9, 22/23, 29/30

Miss Alyssa will lead story time January 15/16, offering stories songs, and 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. 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time!

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more ✨

Ages 1-2 · Siblings a

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
Toddlers
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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. Registration is not 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.

Photo Consent

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

Book Babies PM Session

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Formerly known as Baby Mania, is 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)

Newcomers & Neighbors Book Club - closed to new members

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Full and closed to new members

Excel: Beginner

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Participants will be able to explore and navigate basic functions of Excel and be able to create, format and save a spreadsheet for various purposes.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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 STEM (afternoon)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Miss Jan comes up with a fun experiment to teach a STEM element. She offers this same class Tues, Jan 21 @10:30a (Ages 7+; must 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. 

Researching Your Family Tree: Beginning Research at Mennonite Life, with Julia Wiker

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, at 2 p.m.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

Crafternoon

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets closer.

 

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. 

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Trivia for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? We’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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. 

Willow Run - 26 Utley Pl, Willow Street, PA 17584

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
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 and check out materials, 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.

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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an advisor from

I Can Cook! Kids Cooking Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced.

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.

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.

Everyday Magic: Bringing more magic into your everyday life

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Explore ways to bring more magic into your everyday life. Being present in the moment, looking for magic, and incorporating magic into the everyday. A presentation and a spell jar craft. Light refreshments served. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Noveltea Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The words Noveltea Book Club next to a stack of four books with a cup of tea on top

Second Chance Gift Swap

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Did you receive gifts during the holidays that you just don't love and wonder what to do with them? The library is hosting a post-holiday swap party where everyone brings an unwanted gift and swaps it for another guest’s present. 

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

Photo Consent

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

Adult LEGO Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

LEGOs aren’t just for kids! 

Join us for a night of LEGO fun for adults. LEGOs and building prompts will be provided for inspiration, and we’ll award a prize at the end of the night for the most creative build.

Reading with Sasha

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Small
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Sasha is a yellow lab and a certified therapy dog with the KPETs who helps children who struggle with reading.