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Life Skills for Success

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

CareerLink Q&A Table

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

This event is in the "Children" group

Builders Lab Deluxe

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Extend your building time by 2 hours! 

Builder's Lab DELUXE will include more building and drafting materials, including items for older youth such as architectural sketching kits and wooden building planks.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Extend your building time by 2 hours! 

Builder's Lab DELUXE will include more building and drafting materials, including items for older youth such as architectural sketching kits and wooden building planks.

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

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

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

Fiber Arts Group

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

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

Adult Crafternoons

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and crafts at the Mountville Branch library!

Whether you cross stitch or crochet, like to do adult coloring or work in mixed media — join us at the library each month to mingle, work on your proj

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and crafts at the Mountville Branch library!

Whether you cross stitch or crochet, like to do adult coloring or work in mixed media — join us at the library each month to mingle, work on your proj

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

CareerLink Q&A Table

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

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

Short Story Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month as we read and discuss works in the Short Story genre! From classic to contemporary, we’ll cover a variety of authors and stories to help us explore well-known works and introduce us to new favorites.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month as we read and discuss works in the Short Story genre! From classic to contemporary, we’ll cover a variety of authors and stories to help us explore well-known works and introduce us to new favorites.

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

Literary Council Q&A Table

Wednesday, September 2, 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 "Children" group

Cooking with Kids

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Let's eat! 

Kids and their grown-ups will learn how to make tasty and healthy foods that can easily be made again at home. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's eat! 

Kids and their grown-ups will learn how to make tasty and healthy foods that can easily be made again at home. 

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.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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. 

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

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

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

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Everyone" group

LPL Open Late: First Friday

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Make Lancaster Public Library a stop on your First Friday culture crawl!

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library a stop on your First Friday culture crawl!

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

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

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you have questions about health insurance?

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have questions about health insurance?

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.You can stil...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

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

CareerLink Q&A Table

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search n

This event is in the "Children" group

Building STEAM Maker Space

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

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 "Adults" group

Lunch Time Junk Journaling

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Pack your lunch, grab a journal*, and meet us at the library for junk journaling. 

It is a creative way to make a journal using recycled and found materials, and to record your thoughts, ideas, and memories.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pack your lunch, grab a journal*, and meet us at the library for junk journaling. 

It is a creative way to make a journal using recycled and found materials, and to record your thoughts, ideas, and memories.

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

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

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

Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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
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