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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

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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 "Everyone" group

Go Fore Golf 2025 Registration Opens Today!

All Day
Quarryville
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Register here! We are using a new registration platform, you should receive confirmation automatically. Contact us only if you encounter any problems with registration. 

 

Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Register here! We are using a new registration platform, you should receive confirmation automatically. Contact us only if you encounter any problems with registration. 

 

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Touch a Heart Valentine Collection

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

All month we will be collecting your handmade cards to distribute to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, and hospital patients.

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All month we will be collecting your handmade cards to distribute to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, and hospital patients.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Brunswick Farm Apartments - 359 Hampden Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Brunswick Farm Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Brunswick Farm Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Saturday, January 3, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Golden Triangle Apartments - 72 Roosevelt Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17601

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Golden Triangle Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Golden Triangle Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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 "Everyone" group

Friends Book Sale

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

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 "Babies" group
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Farm Show Butter Sculptures

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

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 "Everyone" group

Lancaster Rec Center - 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is for anyone at the Lancaster Rec.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for anyone at the Lancaster Rec.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Connect with a Social Worker at the Library

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.

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

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tempo Clubhouse - 1861 Charter Ln # 118, Lancaster, PA 17602

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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 "Everyone" group

Pheasant Ridge Community - 209 Longwood Ct W, Lancaster, PA 17603

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

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 "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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Everyone

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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