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Life Skills for Success

Monday, December 15, 2025 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

This event is in the "Children" group

3 Week Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

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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. 

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

Chesterbrook Academy

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Adults

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Little Ducklings Baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Babies, Adults

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

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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. 

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

Preschool Story Hour

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program.

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.

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

“Beaver” Discovery Drop-In

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

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. 

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

CareerLink Representative

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!

Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!

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

Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

3 Week Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Full
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

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 "Babies" group

Tiny Tales Story Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Please register. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, songs, and play time for our youngest library friends ages birth to 11 months with their caregiver.

Limit 10 infants. Please register. 

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.

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 "Children" group

Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Miss Alyssa will get out the giant parachute for fun, interactive play! Perfect for ages 3-5.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miss Alyssa will get out the giant parachute for fun, interactive play! Perfect for ages 3-5.

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

Music & Movement - CANCELLED

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.  

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.  

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.

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

Two Cousins Fundraiser

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 9:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Present the “Food for a Cause Flyer” to the cashier at Two Cousins Stevens on Dec. 15 and 15% of your bill will be donated to the Adamstown Area Library. Cash Sales Only. Dine In or Take Out.

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Present the “Food for a Cause Flyer” to the cashier at Two Cousins Stevens on Dec. 15 and 15% of your bill will be donated to the Adamstown Area Library. Cash Sales Only. Dine In or Take Out.

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

Lanco Christian Drop Off

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Adults

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Lancaster County Christian School. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Lancaster County Christian School. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

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

Market Monday - NEW TIME!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

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.

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

Writing Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinee: Holiday Edition

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to watch a classic holiday film starring James Stewart. Not THAT film, no angels will be getting their wings, but another fun, holiday romantic comedy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch a classic holiday film starring James Stewart. Not THAT film, no angels will be getting their wings, but another fun, holiday romantic comedy.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Cuisine: Holiday Baking

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of making & decorating holiday cookies to get in the holiday spirit! Ages 13-18.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of making & decorating holiday cookies to get in the holiday spirit! Ages 13-18.

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

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.

Special Needs

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

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

Handmade Holiday Cards

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Come out and spread holiday cheer with handmade cards! We will be listening to holiday music while we make cards for local senior citizens! Ages 6-12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and spread holiday cheer with handmade cards! We will be listening to holiday music while we make cards for local senior citizens! Ages 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Adult Board Game Night

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you enjoy board games? Looking for someone to play a game with? Bring your favorite board game or enjoy one of ours for an evening of friendly competition.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy board games? Looking for someone to play a game with? Bring your favorite board game or enjoy one of ours for an evening of friendly competition.

This event is in the "Children" group

3 Week Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Full
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

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 "Adults" group

Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Adamstown Area Library for our monthly Book Club! This December, we’re taking a break from our usual assigned reading for a holiday book chat.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at Adamstown Area Library for our monthly Book Club! This December, we’re taking a break from our usual assigned reading for a holiday book chat.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Book Talk: Let It Snow

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTP Study Room #119 at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

For Teens ages 13-18 years of age only.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens ages 13-18 years of age only.