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No Preschool Programs: Winter Break

All Day 12/23 - 12/28
Manheim Township
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Everyone

Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Moores Memorial

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Closed Happy Holidays!

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, Decem...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.Our onl...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. 

We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Thursdays: Winter

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season!

For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required.

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

Build a "Gingerbread" House - rescheduled date!

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED DATE! IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT WE UNDERSTAND...IF THIS DATE WORKS BETTER FOR YOU GRAB ONE OF THE REMAINING SPOTS!For ages 3+ with parent or caregiver. Space is limited, reg...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED DATE! IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT WE UNDERSTAND...IF THIS DATE WORKS BETTER FOR YOU GRAB ONE OF THE REMAINING SPOTS!

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

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

Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Accessible Yoga for EveryBody with Jenny Bone from Black Cat Yoga. If you have a mat and a block, please bring it.  Some mats and blocks will be available to borrow.&nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Accessible Yoga for EveryBody with Jenny Bone from Black Cat Yoga.

If you have a mat and a block, please bring it. 

Some mats and blocks will be available to borrow. 

Chairs will be provided. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Welcome to Manheim Community Library's Toddler Time program. This program occurs Friday, weekly, unless there is a holiday, unforeseen closing, or staffing is too low. It is cre...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Welcome to Manheim Community Library's Toddler Time program. This program occurs Friday, weekly, unless there is a holiday, unforeseen closing, or staffing is too low.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required. 

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Block Party!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand. Block Party is ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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 "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Take a post holiday break in the Construction Zone! Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! We will have a variety of supplies...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Take a post holiday break in the Construction Zone! 

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dramatic Play Fridays

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult pr...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dramatic Play Fridays

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled adventure at the library! Children ages 2–7 are invited to explore their creativity and imagination through hands-on pretend play. This free program offers...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled adventure at the library! Children ages 2–7 are invited to explore their creativity and imagination through hands-on pretend play. This free program offers three exciting stations:

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

Technology Help

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free one-on-one technol...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!

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

Holiday Fun With Robots!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
STEM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Our robots never go on vacation! Come and play with them at the library! Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver please! Best for beginners, but we’ll have something for most robot fa...

Join Waitlist
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Our robots never go on vacation! Come and play with them at the library!

Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver please! Best for beginners, but we’ll have something for most robot fans!

 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Celebrate Kwanzaa!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us on the second night of Kwanzaa for a celebration of African-American culture!  The African-American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will provide activities for children...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on the second night of Kwanzaa for a celebration of African-American culture!  

The African-American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will provide activities for children, teens and adults, as well as stories and music.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafterday!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, December 28, 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
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 28, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws 2 Read

Saturday, December 28, 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 Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
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.