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Preschool Pals Story Time

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us as we read Don't Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming, decorate a pot and plant flower seeds. We'll also enjoy play time together.

Doors open at 10:30am for play time with our story beginning at 10:45am.

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

Join us as we read Don't Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming, decorate a pot and plant flower seeds. We'll also enjoy play time together.

Doors open at 10:30am for play time with our story beginning at 10:45am.

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Homeschool Pokemon Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Do your kids love Pokemon? Join other Pokemon fans to talk everything Pokemon. This is a device free event, please leave screens at home. All ages welcome.  

Kids may trade cards and have epic battles.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do your kids love Pokemon? Join other Pokemon fans to talk everything Pokemon. This is a device free event, please leave screens at home. All ages welcome.  

Kids may trade cards and have epic battles.

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Peeps clipart

Peeps Party

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Let’s celebrate Spring with friends and family at the Library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate Spring with friends and family at the Library!

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.

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Family Movie Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere! Please register all who are attending. The program may be cancelled if insufficient registrations are received.

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

Registration Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere! Please register all who are attending. The program may be cancelled if insufficient registrations are received.

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

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

CLOSED Good Friday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Good Friday.

Library Closed- Good Friday

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

CLOSED for Easter

All Day 4/3 - 4/4
Quarryville

The library will be closed in observance of Easter from Friday, April 3, through Saturday, April 4. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter from Friday, April 3, through Saturday, April 4. Enjoy the holiday!

A dancing white, yellow, and green flower surrounded by music notes and the words Music and Movement

Music and Movement

Friday, April 3, 2026 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. 

CLOSED Easter Holiday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
Image of Dog wearing sunglasses to promote the Read to a Therapy Dog program.

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

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.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
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.

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.

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. 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: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

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. 

Little Ducklings baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

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

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

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. 

Three children reading a book

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.

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.

Imagination Station

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Step into storyland! Children ages 2-7 are invited to explore their creativity through dramatic play, costumes, props, and imagination.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into storyland! Children ages 2-7 are invited to explore their creativity through dramatic play, costumes, props, and imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness logo

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

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

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

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

Ages 4-11 · Space is limited, registration is recommended

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Ages 4-11 · Space is limited, registration is recommended