Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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. 

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers
Manheim Community
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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.

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 Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Welcome all knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, cross stitchers, felters, spinners, and embroiderers—anyone who transforms fiber into amazing creations is invited to attend our bimonthly Knitting Club.

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.

Community Blood Drive

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment. Ages 18+.

Parachute Play

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Mini Chef Creations

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for providing this free educational program at no cost to the library.

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. 

Dramatic Play Friday

12:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Christmas, Crafts, Cookies, & Cocoa!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Christmas fun, crafts, cookies, cocoa, Santa, and stories! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be reading Christmas classics and walking around for folks to meet and greet! Cookies and cocoa will be out for everyone to partake.

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. 

Special Needs

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

Teen Matinee: "Little Shop of Horrors!"

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13+ or younger with parent permission. 

Closing

CLOSING @4pm TODAY!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
Description:

We will be closing at 4PM today so that we can get ready for the Strasburg Borough Tree Lighting Event! Fun, games and food will be available! The FUN begins at 5:30 on the Borough Lawn. the Tree lighting will be at 6:30.

Life-Size Candy Land

4:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Challenge your family and friends to a game of life-size Candy Land!  

Follow the path and make your way through the Peppermint Forest, over the Gumdrop Mountains, and escape the Chocolate Swamp!

LPL Open Late: First Friday

5:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! 

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

Strasburg Borough Tree Lighting Event

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community

Solo Recital of Holiday Music by Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season in the spirit of music and togetherness at Lancaster Public Library.

Join us for a solo recital of holiday-based repertoire from the 16th century through the 20th century, including pieces by Bach, Vi