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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft! Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program th

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park 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 ...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park 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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time! This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engagin...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time on a light blue sky fluffy cloud background

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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 ...

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Friday Travels at the Library

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us every Friday morning this summer for an adventure featuring crafts, games, and activities.   Collect all nine stamps to add to your travel journal! Recommended a...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Friday morning this summer for an adventure featuring crafts, games, and activities.  

Collect all nine stamps to add to your travel journal!

Recommended ages: 5-12

Drop-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Come to the Teddy Bear Picnic!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel and have an imaginary picnic with your teddy bear!   Sit on picnic blankets while you listen to stories and sing songs about teddy bears, then make some te...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel and have an imaginary picnic with your teddy bear!  

Sit on picnic blankets while you listen to stories and sing songs about teddy bears, then make some teddy bear crafts.

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

Visit the Rainforest with the Lancaster Science Factory

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Science Factory on a trip to discover the rainforest biome. Participants will learn about the layers of the rainforest and the animals that live in this fascinati...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Science Factory on a trip to discover the rainforest biome.

Participants will learn about the layers of the rainforest and the animals that live in this fascinating place.

Ages 7-13

Registration is req

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons! Older siblings a...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or

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 "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers! Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest pa...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (thou

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

Play at the Library!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

A special time for children (ages 0-5) and their parents/caregivers to experience child-led play time. Drop-ins welcome, but grownups must remain with their children.

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

A special time for children (ages 0-5) and their parents/caregivers to experience child-led play time.

Drop-ins welcome, but grownups must remain with their children.

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 "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft! Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program th

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

History Book Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join the History Book Club to engage with like-minded history buffs as we examine different historical moments throughout the world. Read the book prior and come to t...

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

LPL presents History Book Club written over lion statue

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park 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 ...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us at Musser Park 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.

Thursday Book Group

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant.&...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant. 

New members are welcome to join the discussion.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPL Musser Park at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time! This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engagin...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time on a light blue sky fluffy cloud background

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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 ...

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. 

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

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us. Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, he

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

Zooming In! Exploring with Microscopes

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.   Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnificati...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young scientists will embark on an exciting journey of discovery through the lens of a microscope.  

Learn how to handle microscopes, prepare slides, and adjust magnification settings to observe various specimens.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services. A...

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

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information an

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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Space Initiative

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lititz 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.&...

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

Lititz 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 advisor fro

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming: 2nd Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2pm! Featuring: Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Oculus Quest Playstation VR Over 100 games to choose from!...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Children" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Your stuffed animal can have a special sleepover at the Library! We'll take pictures and video of your stuffed friend's activities! Drop off your stuffed animal on We...

Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Your stuffed animal can have a special sleepover at the Library! We'll take pictures and video of your stuffed friend's activities!

  • Drop off your stuffed animal on Wednesday, 8/14 between 4-7PM.

  • P

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 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 ...

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. 

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

Noveltea Book Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the Mountville Branch for a monthly book discussion club for bibliophiles who appreciate a good cup of tea just as much as a good story. 2024 Reading List Janu...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
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