This event is in the "Everyone" group

Gifts & Great Reads Book Event

8:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our winter book event, Gifts & Great Reads Book Event! We are filling the Morgan Center and Tell Café with a plethora of books and other items, with suggested donations from $0.50 - $2.00.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Children’s Christmas Party

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop in from 9:30-11 AM for Photo ops with Santa, Storytime by Mrs. Claus, Holiday Music by Phredd Ukulele One Man Band, Gifts from Member’s 1st FCU, Holiday Movie, Raffle Prizes, and Cookies & Milk.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Santa Visits the Library

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

Come visit with Santa at the library. Santa will read a story at 11 am. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Holiday Happenings

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join us at the library for holiday themed crafts. 

Santa Visits from 10-Noon. At 11 am he will read "Twas the Night Before Christmas. 

Model trains are running in the community room from 10 am until 3 pm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

ELANCO Library Holiday Yard Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Collect recycled treasures and holiday items from the library yard sale! Payment will be by donation, and all proceeds will benefit the ELANCO Library. 

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Model Trains

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

Come see the model train display set up by Greg Phillips, Lavon Stauffer, and Friends.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Friends of ELANCO 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

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Holiday Crossings

10:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
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.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Winter Sowing: What, Why, How

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Penn State Master Gardeners will teach us a simple, easy, and inexpensive process that anyone can use to start seeds. 

Weather the winter doldrums by getting your hands in the dirt and then let Mother Nature do the work!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Snacks & Stories with Mrs. Claus (and Santa, too!)

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This holiday season, the Library will be filled with festive magic for the whole family! Mrs. Claus will delight listeners with holiday stories at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and Santa himself will make an appearance!

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Junior Friends Holiday Bazaar

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The library Junior Friends are hosting a Holiday Bazaar! Stop in on Saturday, December 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to find handcrafted stocking stuffers made by the Junior Friends. All items are available by donation.

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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Tweens

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. 

Library Program Policies

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pennie Sign-up Session with PHAN

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) will provide patrons with information and direct enrollment help for healthcare services like Pennie and Medicaid. 

PHAN has worked to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to high-quality, af

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Teens

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. 

Library Program Policies

This event is in the "Teens" group

Late Night @ the Library

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so laser tag doesn’t happen at every session.

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.