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Fiber Arts Group

Wednesday, May 27, 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

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 29, 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, June 1, 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, June 2, 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, June 2, 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, June 3, 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 "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, June 5, 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, June 5, 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

Life Skills for Success

Monday, June 8, 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

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

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 and

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room
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 and

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

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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?

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, June 9, 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

Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

Wednesday, June 10, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Book Group

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Lancaster Live & Learn Series 2026 - The William Whipper Reading Circle

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

The Commonwealth Monument Project returns to the Lancaster Public Library for its annual LIVE AND LEARN CHAUTAUQUA.

The 2026 series is a salute to PA Abolitionist William Whippers galvanizing Reading Society.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Commonwealth Monument Project returns to the Lancaster Public Library for its annual LIVE AND LEARN CHAUTAUQUA.

The 2026 series is a salute to PA Abolitionist William Whippers galvanizing Reading Society.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, June 12, 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, June 15, 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, June 16, 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

Domestic Violence Services Q&A Table

Wednesday, June 17, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bad Art Club

Wednesday, June 17, 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.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Saturday, June 20.You can still use ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Saturday, June 20.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

BIG Book Sale

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:00am - 8:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group

BIG Book Sale

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8:00am - 7:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group

BIG Book Sale

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

📚 The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale at the F&M College Alumni Sports & Fitness Center.

✴ SALE DAYS/HOURS

🔹 Saturday, June 20 · 7AM-8PM
🔹 Sunday, June 21 · 8AM-7PM