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All Day 12/22 - 1/10
Manheim Township
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Everyone
Clipart of keyboard and mouse.

How to use a Keyboard & Mouse

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the functions of a keyboard and mouse on a computer. We will be covering letter, number, symbol, and function keys. Practice with the directional arrows and control keys on the keyboard.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the functions of a keyboard and mouse on a computer. We will be covering letter, number, symbol, and function keys. Practice with the directional arrows and control keys on the keyboard.

Sing and Sign!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spend the month of January learning songs, stories, and simple signs!  

Miss Darla continues is back to teach us more songs and stories using simple signs.

Ages 3-6 with adult caregivers

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend the month of January learning songs, stories, and simple signs!  

Miss Darla continues is back to teach us more songs and stories using simple signs.

Ages 3-6 with adult caregivers

Snuggle Up Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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Photo Consent

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

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Bilingual Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

The Spanish Honor Society of Cocalico High School, along with their teacher, will be hosting Story Time in a mix of English and Spanish. We will listen to stories, make a craft and have a snack! Ages 3-8. 

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Spanish Honor Society of Cocalico High School, along with their teacher, will be hosting Story Time in a mix of English and Spanish. We will listen to stories, make a craft and have a snack! Ages 3-8. 

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.

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Know Thy Shelf! Teen Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided. Please register for each session you are able to attend.   

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided. Please register for each session you are able to attend.   

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

LEGO CLUB

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM

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. 

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Lego Lab

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Children's Area at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity.

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.

Let's Talk about Falls

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MVL Meeting Room B at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

One in four older adults will fall this year, resulting in over 3 million emergency room visits. A great portion of these falls can be prevented with targeted prevention.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

One in four older adults will fall this year, resulting in over 3 million emergency room visits. A great portion of these falls can be prevented with targeted prevention.

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Family Movie Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

January's title: The Bad Guys 2

 

 

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

January's title: The Bad Guys 2

 

 

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

Lititz Garden Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

Write Now Lancaster

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

Life Skills for Success

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Baby Time Fridays at 10am for babies aged 6-24 months.

Baby Time - Winter Series

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

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.

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Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
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.

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M is for Mindfulness Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, heart

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, heart

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. 

Duplo Free play Ages 2+ with a Caregiver

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Children

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required 

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required 

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Play K! Let's Go Shopping!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2.5-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2.5-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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.

Dramatic Play Friday

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

New Year, New E-Reader: Set Up Session!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Manheim Township
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Gifted a new Kindle, Nook, or other e-reader this holiday season? Our library experts are here to help you get your new device set up and ready to download free e-books from our digital collection! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gifted a new Kindle, Nook, or other e-reader this holiday season? Our library experts are here to help you get your new device set up and ready to download free e-books from our digital collection! 

2 adults and a child reading a book under a blanket in a library

Fun Fort Friday

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Everyone

Build a blanket fort at the Library?? YES!!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a blanket fort at the Library?? YES!!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Full
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Spanish Story Time w/ Mrs. Rozo

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MAN Children's Area at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Presentation, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

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.

Family Story Time

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

The theme of this Saturday Story Time is "Sweet Treats"! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

The theme of this Saturday Story Time is "Sweet Treats"! 

Dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

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