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Closing at 2PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock

Closing at 2PM for New Years Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closing at 2PM for New Years Day.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSING EARLY

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be close at 3PM on Wednesday, December 31. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.You can still use many of the library’s resou...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be close at 3PM on Wednesday, December 31. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

Library Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Eve - CLOSING EARLY 3:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for New Years Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for New Years Day.

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

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)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.You can still us...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

New Year's Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mah-Jongg

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first and third Mondays of the month. This is a great opportunity to learn to play!

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first and third Mondays of the month. This is a great opportunity to learn to play!

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 "Teens" group

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Literary Council Q&A Table

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon is here to answer your questions about the programs they offer, including reading/writing/math classes for adults, English Language Acquisition classes, GED/HiSET prep, and more.

Consultati

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon is here to answer your questions about the programs they offer, including reading/writing/math classes for adults, English Language Acquisition classes, GED/HiSET prep, and more.

Consultati

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Doggie Downtime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! 

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

Lititz Game Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

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

Ages 5-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

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

Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come learn about the night sky! No registration required. 

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

Come learn about the night sky! No registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Cuisine

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Pokémon TCG Meetup

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14.

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 "Teens" group

Know Thy Shelf! Teen Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided. Please register for each session you are able to attend.   

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided. Please register for each session you are able to attend.   

Disclaimer(s)

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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Movie Night

Thursday, January 8, 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!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

January's title: The Bad Guys 2

 

 

Upcoming
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!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

January's title: The Bad Guys 2

 

 

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 "Teens" group

Teen Sleuths: The Brilliant Jewel Thief

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

During a diamond heist at the Penderson Auction House, safecracker prodigy Nicky Wagner is killed. His brother has asked you, a private investigator, to locate the culprit and the missing jewel. 

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

During a diamond heist at the Penderson Auction House, safecracker prodigy Nicky Wagner is killed. His brother has asked you, a private investigator, to locate the culprit and the missing jewel.