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

World Language Meet-up and Playgroup

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Have you been looking for other families that speak your language or share your culture?  

If you speak a language other than English, join us for a meet-up and playgroup for a cultural experience!

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Have you been looking for other families that speak your language or share your culture?  

If you speak a language other than English, join us for a meet-up and playgroup for a cultural experience!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Plant Sale!

  • Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM
  • Saturday, May 16 from 10AM-12PM

📍 Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay Street

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Plant Sale!

  • Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM
  • Saturday, May 16 from 10AM-12PM

📍 Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay Street

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, May 18, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Summer Play & Learn

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Activities, playtime, and storytime for families with children ages 0-5.  

This is a bilingual Spanish and English program presented by CAP.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Activities, playtime, and storytime for families with children ages 0-5.  

This is a bilingual Spanish and English program presented by CAP.

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Monday Edition

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program...on Mondays!

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

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program...on Mondays!

This event is in the "Adults" group

After the Startup: Borrowing for Small Business

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Finance, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Truist Bank will help you take care of business!

Learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Presentation
Event Details:

Truist Bank will help you take care of business!

Learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the ch

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the ch

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, May 19, 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

Adult Coloring Program

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Pink background with multiple colored pencils pointing left toward words: Adult Color

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

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Pink background with multiple colored pencils pointing left toward words: Adult Color

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft, Color, Collage

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop-in and let your creativity spread its wings!  

Participants of any experience level are invited to engage with various craft options alongside coloring and collaging materials.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in and let your creativity spread its wings!  

Participants of any experience level are invited to engage with various craft options alongside coloring and collaging materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Easy Art for Teens

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

From squeegee painting to textural pieces, make fun, abstract art that you can keep. 

We'll supply the materials and tutorials, and you supply the ideas!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

From squeegee painting to textural pieces, make fun, abstract art that you can keep. 

We'll supply the materials and tutorials, and you supply the ideas!

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

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program!

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

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program!

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

Bad Art Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Whether you’re a seasoned creative struggling with art block or an arts enthusiast who's never picked up a pencil. Bad Art Club encourages you to release your fears, doubts and/or perfectionistic tendencies.

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

Whether you’re a seasoned creative struggling with art block or an arts enthusiast who's never picked up a pencil. Bad Art Club encourages you to release your fears, doubts and/or perfectionistic tendencies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Domestic Violence Services Q&A Table

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

If you are a victim of domestic violence, hope and help is out there! 

Talk to Domestic Violence Services team members from Community Action Partnership to learn about the resources they offer, including crisis intervention, safety pl

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

If you are a victim of domestic violence, hope and help is out there! 

Talk to Domestic Violence Services team members from Community Action Partnership to learn about the resources they offer, including crisis intervention, safety pl

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Miniature Paint Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

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

Noveltea Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The words Noveltea Book Club next to a stack of four books with a cup of tea on top

Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The words Noveltea Book Club next to a stack of four books with a cup of tea on top

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

ASL Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

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

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

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

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 22, 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

Mountville Branch CLOSED

All Day
Mountville Branch

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 23 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.The Lancaster City Branch will be open r...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 23 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.You can still use m...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

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, May 26, 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