Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library
Event Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Mania

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

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) Limit: 10 ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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) Limit: 10 babies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mrs. Claus Story Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, craft, and story time with Mrs. Claus.  This is a drop-in event, come and go as you please!

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, craft, and story time with Mrs. Claus. 

This is a drop-in event, come and go as you please!

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.

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, November 27th for Manheim Township and...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby's First Storytime!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M. Stanley, MLS, a...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

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.

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

Christmas Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel for a special Christmas Storytime full of themed stories, songs, crafts and activities!Ages 3+, younger siblings are welcome!Thank you for completing the registrat...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel for a special Christmas Storytime full of themed stories, songs, crafts and activities!

Ages 3+, younger siblings are welcome!

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

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit with Santa from 10 am until Noon At 11 am Santa reads The Night Before Christmas. Holiday crafts from 10 am - 2 pm Model Trains from 10 am - 2 pm

Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Visit with Santa from 10 am until Noon

At 11 am Santa reads The Night Before Christmas.

Holiday crafts from 10 am - 2 pm

Model Trains from 10 am - 2 pm

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Bake Sale

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Quiet Corner at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Quiet Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Model Train Display

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:00am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) a...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) a...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Dutch Country Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzel Truck

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Outdoors at Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Dutch Country Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels will have their truck here today for a pop-up event. They will offer a variety of freshly-baked hot soft pretzels for purchase.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Dutch Country Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels will have their truck here today for a pop-up event. They will offer a variety of freshly-baked hot soft pretzels for purchase.

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

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Grissinger Board Room at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan and 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...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan and 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 "Everyone" group.

Visit from Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Mount Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Santa to visit the Library! Each family will receive a complimentary photo.The Friends of the Library will have a small bake sale. No...

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

The Mount Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Santa to visit the Library! Each family will receive a complimentary photo.

The Friends of the Library will have a small bake sale. No need to register.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeons and D...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new 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. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

STEM Gingerbread House Construction Zone

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
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! T...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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

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

Board Games for Adults: Catan

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you’re looking for more of a challenge than party games, join us for this new program focused on strategy games! This month we will be playing the board game Catan! Embark on a ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Laser Tag for Tweens

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us after hours for laser tag in the Library!  Please use the State Street entrance to drop off and pick up your children. Registration is required. Patrons not registered...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us after hours for laser tag in the Library!  Please use the State Street entrance to drop off and pick up your children.

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 "Teens" group.

Late Night at the Library

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us after-hours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch. Teens must be dropped off no later than 7:15 p.m. Ages 13-18.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take and Make Packet Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today! 

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 Week Parachute Play

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.Each class is limited to 12 children ag...

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.