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Closely Knit

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

We have time set aside every month for knitters to gather in the company of other knitters and work on projects. All skill levels are welcome, no need to register.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have time set aside every month for knitters to gather in the company of other knitters and work on projects. All skill levels are welcome, no need to register.

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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

Sewing for Tweens

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Learn some basic sewing skills while making a Christmas stocking! Ages 10-12. 

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Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some basic sewing skills while making a Christmas stocking! Ages 10-12. 

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.

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

Holiday Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Bring the whole family for fun holiday stories and a craft! 

All ages with an adult caregiver · Walk-ins welcome

Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for fun holiday stories and a craft! 

All ages with an adult caregiver · Walk-ins welcome

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

Math Homework Assistance with Robyn

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2. 

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby's First Storytime!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Movie Matinee

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Everyone
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

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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

Digital Literacy Classes

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you need help with

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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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, December 23, 2025 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 lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

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

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 lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

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

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 4-6 and siblings. 

No registration required. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 4-6 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Duplo Free Play

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Winter Solstice Celebration

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Learn about global traditions, enjoy the fruits of the season, and create unique garlands with symbols commonly associated with the shortest day of the year!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Learn about global traditions, enjoy the fruits of the season, and create unique garlands with symbols commonly associated with the shortest day of the year!

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 "Teens" group

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

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

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

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 "Tweens" group

Tween Winter Solstice Celebration

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Learn about global traditions, enjoy the fruits of the season, and create unique garlands with symbols commonly associated with the shortest day of the year!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Learn about global traditions, enjoy the fruits of the season, and create unique garlands with symbols commonly associated with the shortest day of the year!

This event is in the "Children" group

Builders Lab Deluxe

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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, December 23, 2025 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, a

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, 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.

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

Mobile Massage at the Library!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Fundraiser, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We are welcoming a local mobile chair masseuse who is offering 20 minute chair massages to adults.  Donations ($20 suggested) are appreciated and will be shared with our library.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fundraiser, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are welcoming a local mobile chair masseuse who is offering 20 minute chair massages to adults.  Donations ($20 suggested) are appreciated and will be shared with our library.

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

Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

CLOSED - CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Eve)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Eve)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Eve)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Saturday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day