Little Steps

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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Accessibility

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Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2025.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 10 week session will run September 18 - November 20.

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Accessibility

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Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 Months up to Age 4

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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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!! This class is a Library favorite!!

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Adamstown
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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.

 

 

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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.

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Sensory-Friendly Free Create

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Sensory-Friendly

This Free Create program is designed for adult folks with IDD & autism. We want everyone to participate with their peers, regardless of motor or communication skills. 

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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.

Digital Literacy Classes

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

10:00am–4:00pm
Seniors
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania.

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.

Book Babies AM Session

10:15am–11:00am
Babies
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Event Details:

Book Babies 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 Thursdays

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

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 and siblings. 

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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 w/Miss Katelyn

10:30am–11:15am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
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Event Details:

Join Miss Katelyn for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

Nov. 6 - Owls

Nov. 13 - Kindness

Nov. 20 - Friendship
 

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Preschool Pals Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers, Children
Columbia
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Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Thanksgiving story, craft, and play time together.

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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.

No Show

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“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
Toddlers
Adamstown
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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.

 

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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.

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Nature Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library ready to play and explore outside! From bugs to barnyard animals, transportation to trees, each week will have a differing theme based on the wonderful world around us.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2025.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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Accessibility

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Millersville University @ Promenade

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Millersville University. The Bookmobile will be parked along the Promenade between the SMC and Gordinier Hall.

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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.

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Book Babies PM Session

1:00pm–1:45pm
Babies
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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Event Details:

Book Babies 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) 

Word: Mail Merge

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
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Event Details:

This class will focus on what mail merge is, how it works and why it is a useful skill.

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Late Arrival

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No Show

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Job Search Q&A Table

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Job seekers can also stop by the lobby on Thursdays from 1 to 3PM to meet with a community volunteer, who will help them fine tune their resume, navigate Indeed, and learn strategies for finding and applying for available jobs.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This group is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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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.

Marietta Senior Apartments- 607 E Market St, Marietta, PA 17547

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bookmobile
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Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff at Marietta Senior Apartments

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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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.

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BYOB Book Club - closed to new members

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
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Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

For more information contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

Wee Build Free Play

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm!

Please remember to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy. We don't want you to ruin your new favorite shirt!

 

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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.

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Special Needs

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

Teen Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Gaming
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Event Details:

Join us each month for a relaxed hang out with different activities like crafts, board games, and fun activities to pass the time. Each month we’ll do something different. Check the events calendar to see what we’re doing!

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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.

Anime After School!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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Accessibility

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Tween Gamers Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10-12.

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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

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

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
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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.

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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.

LCCL After School Alliance

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

Lancaster County 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 adv

Adult Crafting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
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Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for various crafts for adults. Vicki and Connie will take turns leading the program each month.

Bracelet Making for Tweens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Ephrata
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Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own beaded bracelets! Ages 10-12. 

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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

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Noveltea Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
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Library: Mountville Branch
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

Cancelled

3D Printing

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
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Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome local patron Ryan Amey who will demonstrate 3D printing for all who are interested.

Financial Literacy with ASSETS: Educación Financiera con ASSETS

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

Join the Women's Business Center at ASSETS for a series of Spanish Language Financial Literacy programming, in partnership with local banking partners. 

Celebrate World Toilet Day!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yes, World Toilet Day is a real thing! 

Come learn about it, read funny stories, take part in activities, watch an animated short film, and take advantage of some silly photo ops.

Library System of Lancaster County Board Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
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Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community

Milanof-Schock Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
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Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Board of Milanof-Schock Library meets the third Thursday evening of every month. The public is welcome.

The Board does not meet in June or December.

Thursday Mystery Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love a good whodunit? Join other amateur detectives every 3rd Thursday for Thursday Mystery Club!

We'll read a different mystery each month and discuss as a group.

Book list for 2025: