Book Babies

9:00am–9:45am
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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) 

Holiday Story Time

9:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Holiday stories, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and a craft!

Enter to win door prizes! 

Purchase tickets for a chance to win ticket to the Crayola Factory or a puzzle board!

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. 

Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

Spanish Story Time w/ Mrs. Rozo

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Presentation, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spanish Story Time will be spoken in Spanish for a Spanish Emersion experience for all children who attend. If parents would like to have printed instructions in English to help direct their child, they can be requested in advance. Mrs.

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. 

Special Needs

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Birthday Party!

10:00am–11:00am
Tweens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't be a PARTY POOPER or have a MELTDOWN!

It's a NO-BRAINER to make the LONG HAUL to the library for our Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party! 

There will be activities, crafts, and snacks to celebrate all 20 Wimpy Kid books.

STEAM Saturday

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. For ages 5-12. 

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. 

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. 

Holiday Cookie Sale

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Stop by the library to shop a large assortment of delicious cookies and other baked goods, plus gift items and silent auctions!

Jingle Books

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Visit with a group of local authors and gain insight into creative writing and book publishing! 

Multiple authors will discuss their process for writing and how they found publishers for their novels.

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Holiday Happenings

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

Holiday themed crafts from 10 am until 2 pm

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

Model Trains will be running from 10 am until 2 pm. 

Model Trains

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

Come visit the model train displays set up and run by Greg Phillips, Lavon Stauffer, and Friends.

Visit with Santa

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

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.

Teen Sleuths: Vanished in The Highlands

11:30am–12:30pm
Teens
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nearly 40 years after the discovery of evidence and a note that read "Please help me! Call the constable, I've been kidnapped" at Edinburgh Castle, you have been tasked with solving a case gone cold. 

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

Read BeTWEEN the Lines

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:

Hey TWEENS!  We have a program designed just for you!

Saturday Gaming for Tweens

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

We’ll play various games like Mario Kart and board games. Feel free to bring your Pokémon cards to battle! Ages 10-12. 

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

STEM Gingerbread House Construction Zone

2:00pm–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention builders and engineers of all ages! Stop by the ELANCO Library to design and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. Don't miss this delicious STEM challenge! To ensure we have adequate materials, registration is 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.

Food Allergies

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

Family Holiday Sing-Along Storytime

2:30pm–4:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
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:

Strategy Board Games for Adults

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re looking for more of a challenge than party games, join us for this new program focused on strategy games!

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.