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Holiday Crossings

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. ...

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. Visit with Santa, shop our gift shop and book sale.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

Music & Movement

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NHD Children's Play Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. This musical storytime is designed to promote la...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

This holiday season we are bringing magic to the Library! This will be a photo opportunity for the children to connect with the cheer this time of year by visiting Santa and Mrs. C...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

This holiday season we are bringing magic to the Library! This will be a photo opportunity for the children to connect with the cheer this time of year by visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus at this special story time.

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

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲 Calling all young Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and all other fantastical races of beings in the Dungeo...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Crossings

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. ...

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. Visit with Santa, shop our gift shop and book sale.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

American Girl Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library ...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile stops in the Southern End

All Day
Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month! Bart Fire Company (9:00 am – 10:15 am) Sunrise Grocery (10:30 am – 12:00 pm) Pleasan...

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

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, December 9, 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 "Babies" group.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 1 year.  Little Ducklings is a fun interactive program designed for parents or caregivers and their babi...

Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 1 year. 

Little Ducklings is a fun interactive program designed for parents or caregivers and their babies.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Tiny Tales Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our youngest library friends. Ages birth to age 2, with their caregiver.

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our youngest library friends. Ages birth to age 2, with their caregiver.

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.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes! For returning parents: The registration for this event will be in...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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

Parachute Play

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use ou...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in ...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

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.

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

Market Monday

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration is required. A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market! Each family group must include a responsible adult...

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

Drop-in program. No registration is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 to 7 years old)

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Painting for Homeschoolers

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

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 "Adults" group.

Closely Knit

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Model Train Display

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
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.

Queer Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

Monday, December 9, 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 "Children" group.

Letting Off STEAM: Holiday Fun!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids are invited to the Library for a festive holiday STEAM program where we blend science, technology, engineering, art and math with the magic of the season! Through hands-on act...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids are invited to the Library for a festive holiday STEAM program where we blend science, technology, engineering, art and math with the magic of the season!

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

Video Game Night for Adults: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can’t see the bomb, so you’re going to have to talk it out –...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can’t see the bomb, so you’re going to have to talk it out – fast!

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

Evening Storytime with Mr. Ben

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive evening storytime every Monday night in the Silo! We will read wonderful stories, sing amazing songs, and use our trusty parachute to create a fun intera...

Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive evening storytime every Monday night in the Silo! We will read wonderful stories, sing amazing songs, and use our trusty parachute to create a fun interactive experience!