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Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.You can stil...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.

Library CLOSED - Labor Day

All Day
Columbia

We are closed for the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00am. 

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00am. 

Library Closed- Labor Day

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Astronomy club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky!  No registration needed.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky! 

No registration needed.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture.🎥 The last Thursday of the month, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 offi...

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

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.

Together, they founded the United States.

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults and interested older teens. Registration applies for only one session, please register separately for other weeks.The term Founding Fathers is a twentieth century creation. ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Adults and interested older teens. Registration applies for only one session, please register separately for other weeks.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeons and Dragons world! Join...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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 "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biw...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biweekly studio-style club focused on architecture!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Genealogy Group

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older st...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming: 2nd Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2pm!Featuring:Playstation 4Nintendo SwitchXbox OneOculus QuestPlaystation VROver 100 games to choose from!Ages 12-18Registration is requ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime After School!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture.🎥 The last Thursday of the month, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Together, they founded the United States.

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults and interested older teens. Registration applies for only one session, please register separately for other weeks.The term Founding Fathers is a twentieth century creation. ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Adults and interested older teens. Registration applies for only one session, please register separately for other weeks.

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

Take and Make Packet Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!No take & make pickup...

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

For teens and children. Get creative with our ready-to-go kits on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!

No take & make pickups during summer months: June July August

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (o...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

Closing early for Solanco Fair

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Quarryville

The library will be closing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17, for the Solanco Fair parade. Enjoy the fair!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17, for the Solanco Fair parade. Enjoy the fair!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Lititz Game Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime After School!

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture.🎥 The last Thursday of the month, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 offi...

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Gaming

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeons and Dragons world! Join...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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 "Teens" group.

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book reco...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cooks & Books

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biw...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biweekly studio-style club focused on architecture!