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Chesterbrook Academy

Monday, April 6, 2026 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.

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

YWCA Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

YWCA Lancaster is organizing a library story time for April 2026.  The story time will include a reading of two books "I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness" and "Same Love, Different Hug," as well as a craft.

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

YWCA Lancaster is organizing a library story time for April 2026.  The story time will include a reading of two books "I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness" and "Same Love, Different Hug," as well as a craft.

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

Preschool Story Hour

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Bring your preschooler and all their questions to Story Hour with Kier! We will read 3-4 books, create an art project and involve sensory each week.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your preschooler and all their questions to Story Hour with Kier! We will read 3-4 books, create an art project and involve sensory each week.

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.

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

Parachute Play

Monday, April 6, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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

Market Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026 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 "Children" group

Preschool Party

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

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

Duplo Free Play

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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 "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, April 7, 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. 

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

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required. 

 

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

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30a for a fun time of reading, singing, basic sign language & a craft!

Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30a for a fun time of reading, singing, basic sign language & a craft!

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

Preschool Party

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

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

“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

 

 

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

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 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

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten age.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We pause our family storytimes for this five week Play and Learn program tailored to children who are approaching kindergarten age.

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

Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Oh, Deer! a Lancaster Parks program

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Best for adults and older children. Please register all attendees.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for adults and older children. Please register all attendees.

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.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 10 for staff training. Both locations will reopen on Saturday, April 11.You can still use many of the librar...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 10 for staff training. Both locations will reopen on Saturday, April 11.

You can still use many of the library’s resources even when the building is closed:

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

Parachute Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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, April 10, 2026 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

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

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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 "Children" group

American Girl Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

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

On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.