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A New Chapter Begins At ELANCO Library

Children's Library Closed for Renovations. Children's books & audiobooks are available for checkout on the first floor. Storytimes & other programs continue as scheduled.

All Day 1/8 - 5/20
NHD Children's Play Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and mor

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and more. The lower level, where the children’s library is located, will be C...
Ephrata Area School District's purple and yellow logo.

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/6
EPH Lobby at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12.

Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12. ...

Baby Mania

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 10th&n...
Story Walk

Bookin' It Story Walk & Earth Day Arty Party!

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Help us raise money and join us for a special Earth Day Story Walk at Strasburg Community Park on Saturday April 27! Embark on a literary adventure through nature as you stroll

Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fundraiser, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Event Details:
Help us raise money and join us for a special Earth Day Story Walk at Strasburg Community Park on Saturday April 27! Embark on a literary adventure through nature as you stroll along the trail, encountering story pages at every turn. Kids will de...

Native Plant and Wildlife Festival

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Everyone
read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
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. 

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun! Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 10th for Manheim Township an

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun! Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 10th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, April 12th for residents of o...

Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If chronic pain gets in the way of living life on your terms, we hope you will join Lancaster Public Library and certified instructors from Penn State Health for our upcoming progr

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
If chronic pain gets in the way of living life on your terms, we hope you will join Lancaster Public Library and certified instructors from Penn State Health for our upcoming program, “Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain.” This two-hour, in-pe...
Dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game! ...

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.

Food Allergies

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

Spring Fling Masquerade on April 27th 10am-2pm at the Shack

Spring Fling Masquerade @ The Shack

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Manheim Community Library and the Shack Restaurant and Mini Golf would like to invite you to our first ever Spring Fling Masquerade! This is a free event for you and your famil

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:
The Manheim Community Library and the Shack Restaurant and Mini Golf would like to invite you to our first ever Spring Fling Masquerade! This is a free event for you and your family to enjoy a game of mini golf, and a fun day all around. Food will be...

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

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.

Photo Consent

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

Special Needs

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

read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:30am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Closed
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
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. 

read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
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. 

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading t

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Children will build reading confidence with the help of Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog. Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow. Registrat...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
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. 

read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
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. 

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult. ...
read to dog

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
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. 

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲 Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeo

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲 Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeons and Dragons world! Join us for epic adventures and campaigns with a...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MJY Grissinger Board Room at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The group has space for three more players. Contact Miss Jan if interested. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
The group has space for three more players. Contact Miss Jan if interested. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

CANCELLED - The Knotwork Band

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music
Event Details:
CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Baby Mania

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies. Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 17th&n...
Bear Reading

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by April 1, 2024.) Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime. This 6 week session will run April 8 - May 13. Storytime Coordinator: Shannon ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Preschool Story Time on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10am

Story Time - Spring 2

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make it

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join Miss Esther for Monday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away! For returning parents: The registration for this event will make it so you only have to register once for the following sessions (5 weeks...

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

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.

Photo Consent

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

Special Needs

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

LEGO Free-Play (Ages 6+)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination!  Homeschool families welcome!! *Please note that these are the small LEGOS that

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination!  Homeschool families welcome!! *Please note that these are the small LEGOS that are not appropriate for very young children. DUPLO Free-Play...