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Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
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Adamstown Area Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

New Year's Eve - CLOSING at 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 11:45pm
Columbia

We will be CLOSING at 2:00pm on New Year's Eve. We wish you a safe and Happy New Year! 

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING at 2:00pm on New Year's Eve.

We wish you a safe and Happy New Year! 

Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - 3pm)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closing EARLY for New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Library Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
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Family Movie Night

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.This month's movie is: The Wild Robot

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

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

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This month's movie is: The Wild Robot

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Be an Artist

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork ...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork using their art and style as our inspiration!

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.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance! Ages 4-11 Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended Adult caregivers do not n...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design. Registr...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids ages 5+ are invited to join us each month for our Lego Block Party! We’ll have suggested challenges or use your imagination and creativity to build your own design.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Myth Explorers

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Kraken: just legends or true? Join us on a journey through the realms of fantasy as we explore the fascinating world of mythical creatures! We'l...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Kraken: just legends or true? Join us on a journey through the realms of fantasy as we explore the fascinating world of mythical creatures!

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

Sing! Sign! Storytime!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Sing! Sign! Storytime!  uses stories and songs to teach basic American Sign Language (ASL) baby signs to children and their grown-ups, a few signs at a time.  Pick up a n...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sing! Sign!

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 "Children" group.

Dramatic Play Hour

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time. This engaging playtime...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time.

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 7-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm starting January 8, 2025. Registration is for the entire series - please don't unregister if you have to miss a week.  We will ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 7-15.

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.

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

Lego Lab

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
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. The...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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.

Bead Buddies

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us at the library and bring your creativity! We will be using Perler beads to create beautiful works of art. Children will be free to use designs provided or come up with thei...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the library and bring your creativity! We will be using Perler beads to create beautiful works of art. Children will be free to use designs provided or come up with their own ideas.

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

Blockheadz Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Build, design and create with Lego® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the Library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arr...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Build, design and create with Lego® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the Library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program. Ages 6-12.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages birth to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome.  A time just for little ones and their special grown-ups!  We’ll build literacy skills while h...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages birth to 6 years 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

How Do WE work? For Homeschoolers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how your heart beats? Or why is it so hard to taste when you have a stuffy nose? And what’s with that weird crust you get on the inside corner of your eyes s...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how your heart beats? Or why is it so hard to taste when you have a stuffy nose? And what’s with that weird crust you get on the inside corner of your eyes sometimes?

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.