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Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

3 Week Little Parachute

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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Wildlife Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

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

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Join us at the library for Pajama Storytime.

Miss Shannon has picked stories, songs, and dances to help us get the wiggles and giggles out before bedtime!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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

Join us at the library for Pajama Storytime.

Miss Shannon has picked stories, songs, and dances to help us get the wiggles and giggles out before bedtime!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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

3 Week Little Parachute

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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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

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!! This class is a Library favorite!!

Full
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!! This class is a Library favorite!!

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

3 Week Little Parachute

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

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

Toddler Thursdays

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 and siblings. 

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

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 and siblings. 

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.

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

Preschool Pals Pajama Story Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us for a fun holiday story, craft, and play time together.

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

Join us for a fun holiday story, craft, and play time together.

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.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more

Ages 1-2 · Siblings are always welcome

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more

Ages 1-2 · Siblings are always 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.

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

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not 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.

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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
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 "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

Celebrate the Season with a Movie Screening of The Polar Express

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:45pm - 8:00pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express movie! Get cozy in your pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and pillow, and step into the holiday spirit.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express movie! Get cozy in your pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and pillow, and step into the holiday spirit.

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

Music and Movement

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

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.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
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.

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

Parachute Play

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
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
Program Type: Storytime
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Dramatic Play Friday

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

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

Claws for Claus!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Best for children 8 and under, but please register every person in your group who will be attending!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for children 8 and under, but please register every person in your group who will be attending!

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

Build a "Gingerbread" House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

For ages 2.5+ with parent or caregiver. Space is limited, registration is required. Please register everyone who will be attending. Registration closes on December 19th to allow for staff preparation.

Full
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 2.5+ with parent or caregiver. Space is limited, registration is required. Please register everyone who will be attending. Registration closes on December 19th to allow for staff preparation.

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Tiny Tots Pajama Story Time

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Fun holiday stories, bubbles, songs, parachute, and play time for our library friends ages 12 months to 2 years, with their caregiver.

Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required.

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

Fun holiday stories, bubbles, songs, parachute, and play time for our library friends ages 12 months to 2 years, with their caregiver.

Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required.

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

Music & Movement - CANCELLED

Monday, December 22, 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Market Monday - NEW TIME!

Monday, December 22, 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.