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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.

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard ...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, September 25, 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 26, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fire Safety and Prevention with Columbia Borough Fire Department

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Fire Department will conduct a show and tell around the apparatus and fire station. Also, a fire prevention speech that is based off of their puppet show. This includes stop dr...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Fire Department will conduct a show and tell around the apparatus and fire station. Also, a fire prevention speech that is based off of their puppet show.

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.

ELANCO Library Closes at 4pm (New Holland Farmers Fair Opening Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library closes at 4pm today. (New Holland Farmers Fair Opening Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library closes at 4pm today. (New Holland Farmers Fair Opening Day)

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

Astronomy club

Wednesday, October 1, 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, October 2, 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, October 2, 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, October 3, 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, October 4, 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 Gaming: 2nd Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, October 8, 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, October 9, 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, October 10, 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.

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial

COLUMBUS DAY

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

COLUMBUS DAY

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.You can stil...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

Library Hours 1-5 pm

All Day
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be open limited hours from 1-5 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be open limited hours from 1-5 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime After School!

Thursday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Board Gaming

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab 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 Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
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, October 18, 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.