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Knitting Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for knotting and crocheting! Beginners and all skill levels welcome! 

Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for knotting and crocheting! Beginners and all skill levels welcome! 

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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This event is in the "Tweens" group

Art for Tweens

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Come make some fun art projects. Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately! Ages 10-12.

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

Come make some fun art projects. Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately! 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.

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

Digital Research for Homeschoolers: Design Challenge

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Are you ready to exercise your brain? Join Jane Englert (retired EASD Librarian) to participate in a first design challenge!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to exercise your brain? Join Jane Englert (retired EASD Librarian) to participate in a first design challenge!

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.

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

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

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 "Tweens" group

Valentine's Day Party for Tweens

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Decorate your own Valentine’s treat, play Valentine’s BINGO and make some Valentine’s cards! Ages 10-12. 

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

Decorate your own Valentine’s treat, play Valentine’s BINGO and make some Valentine’s cards! Ages 10-12. 

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.

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition & Swap

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Teams of 2-4 people will compete in an all-ages puzzle speed race. The winning team has the least remaining number of loose pieces. Prize awarded.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Teams of 2-4 people will compete in an all-ages puzzle speed race. The winning team has the least remaining number of loose pieces. Prize awarded.

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

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

Winter Bird Feeding

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Winter is a great time to feed the birds in your own backyard. This program will teach you how to identify the bird and how to choose the best food for each species. Participants will make a bird feeder to take home with them.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter is a great time to feed the birds in your own backyard. This program will teach you how to identify the bird and how to choose the best food for each species. Participants will make a bird feeder to take home with them.

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

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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 "Tweens" group

Tween Gamers Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10-12.

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

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a different game each session. 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.

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

Lego Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for lego club every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month! 

Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for lego club every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month! 

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Lego Lab

Thursday, February 12, 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 Open
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.

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

Family Yoga (children ages 6 to 15 with a caregiver)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Family yoga is for children ages 6 to 15 years and a caregiver. Jenny Bones from Black Cat Yoga will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. (If not, some mats are available for use.)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family yoga is for children ages 6 to 15 years and a caregiver. Jenny Bones from Black Cat Yoga will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. (If not, some mats are available for use.)

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
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

Drop-In Valentine Craft

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Stop in the library to make a beautiful doily painted card for your loved one! For all ages, by the fireplace and in the Children's Room.

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library to make a beautiful doily painted card for your loved one! For all ages, by the fireplace and in the Children's Room.

 

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

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program!

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!

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for President's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for President's Day.

CLOSED President’s Day

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Holiday Closure

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.You ca...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

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Discovery Drop-In

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Each month, on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday, 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. All Ages.

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

Each month, on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday, 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. All Ages.

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

Structural Engineering with Lancaster Science Factory

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Students will become structural engineers! They'll be introduced to different types of bridges and how engineers have designed bridges for specific functions.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will become structural engineers! They'll be introduced to different types of bridges and how engineers have designed bridges for specific functions.

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

Indoor Recess! - Educational Games & Activities for Elementary/Middle Grade Homeschool Families

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

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.