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Adult Game Night

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves board games but don't have anyone to play them with? Come to the Library the third Wednesday of every month for a couple hours of casual competition...a ...

Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves board games but don't have anyone to play them with? Come to the Library the third Wednesday of every month for a couple hours of casual competition...a variety games are available. No need to register.

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

Sound Immersion

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us for a very unique and unforgettable experience that you will not want to miss! SOUND IMMERSION, presented by Rock's CardioBox and Fitness and hosted by the Colu...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Please join us for a very unique and unforgettable experience that you will not want to miss! 

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 7-15. Wednesday evenings at 6 pm starting January 8, 2025. Registration is for the entire series - please don't unregister if you have to miss a week.  We will ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 7-15.

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 "Adults" group.

Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your appetite and a dish to share to Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club!Each month, we will display the chosen cookbook at the Lancaster City Branch circulation desk.Register b...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your appetite and a dish to share to Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club!

  • Each month, we will display the chosen cookbook at the Lancaster City Branch circulation desk.
  • Register by adding your name

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.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster City Branch for Pajama Storytime.We will read stories, sing songs, and dance!Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too!All ages welcome wit...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster City Branch for Pajama Storytime.

We will read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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.

Easy Writer

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
MJY Engle Room Medium at Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attention passionate writers of all levels - beginners to published. Our writer's circle club for adults gathers the third Wednesday of each month @ 6:30pm. As this is a club, regi...

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Medium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Attention passionate writers of all levels - beginners to published. Our writer's circle club for adults gathers the third Wednesday of each month @ 6:30pm. As this is a club, registration is not required (nor is a Library card) ...

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

Toastmasters International

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Business & Career, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Afraid of public speaking?  Looking to improve your communication skills at work?  Come join us as we improve our speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Afraid of public speaking?  Looking to improve your communication skills at work?  Come join us as we improve our speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  The Conestoga Toastmasters Club meets the first

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

Genealogy Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come learn how to navigate your family tree. No registration needed.

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

Come learn how to navigate your family tree.

No registration needed.

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

Wiggles and Giggles- Ages 18 months up to Age 4

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiverCome sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play a...

Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Miss Wendy's FUN monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn with your little ones!!

This event is in the "Babies" group.

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not required.  

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not 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.

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.

Book Babies AM Session

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Formerly known as Baby Mania, this is 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! (Newbor...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Formerly known as Baby Mania, this is 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) 

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

Toddler Thursday - Cats and Dogs

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Woof! Meow! This month we will read some of our favorite books featuring our furry friends!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:

Woof! Meow! This month we will read some of our favorite books featuring our furry friends!


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.

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.

Family Story Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft. January 8/9, 22/23, 29/30Miss Alyssa will lead story tim...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft. January 8/9, 22/23, 29/30

Miss Alyssa will lead story time January 15/16, offering stories songs, and a craft.

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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time!This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging storie...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time!

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more ✨

Ages 1-2 · Siblings 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.

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 "Toddlers" group.

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not required. 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not 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.

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.

Book Babies PM Session

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Formerly known as Baby Mania, is 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 ...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Formerly known as Baby Mania, is 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)

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

Newcomers & Neighbors Book Club - closed to new members

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Full and closed to new members

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Full and closed to new members

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

Excel: Beginner

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Participants will be able to explore and navigate basic functions of Excel and be able to create, format and save a spreadsheet for various purposes. Vocabulary should include the ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Participants will be able to explore and navigate basic functions of Excel and be able to create, format and save a spreadsheet for various purposes.

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Researching Your Family Tree: Beginning Research at Mennonite Life, with Julia Wiker

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thur...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, at 2 p.m.

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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where childr...

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

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

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

Crafternoon

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets c...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets closer.

 

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. 

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Trivia for Teens

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? We’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia! Various to...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? We’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia!

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.

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.

Anime After School!

Thursday, January 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.