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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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Build a "Gingerbread" House

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

For ages 3+ with parent or caregiver. Space is limited, registration is required. Please register everyone who will be attending. Registration closes on December 16th to allow for ...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

For ages 3+ with parent or caregiver. Space is limited, registration is required. Please register everyone who will be attending. Registration closes on December 16th to allow for staff preparation.

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.

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 Board Gaming

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 21, 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 21, 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 "Everyone" group.

No Preschool Programs: Winter Break

All Day 12/23 - 12/28
Manheim Township
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Everyone
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, December 23, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Market Monday

Monday, December 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Closely Knit

Monday, December 23, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club!  This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the 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 23, 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

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

CLOSING @ 2pm

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

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 Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, Decem...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, 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 Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, December 25. Enjoy your holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

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

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Moores Memorial

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Closed Happy Holidays!

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Library CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Columbia

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday.  We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am. ...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. 

We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - Noon)

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock