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CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Columbia

We are CLOSED to allow our staff time to be with their family for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our normal operations on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00am. Our onlin...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to allow our staff time to be with their family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will resume our normal operations on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00am.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/30
Moores Memorial

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lititz
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by to have your blood pressure checked by a professional and receive helpful information about heart health.

Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by to have your blood pressure checked by a professional and receive helpful information about heart health.

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

Lego Club

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moores Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Cancelled
Required
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 

Closed - Black Friday

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, D...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, D...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafterday!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

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

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, November 30, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tree Lighting with Santa

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. (Santa to arrive at 6 p.m.) in the Adamstown Grove.   Miss Maribeth will be reading some holiday stories while we wait for Santa!   ...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. (Santa to arrive at 6 p.m.) in the Adamstown Grove.  

Miss Maribeth will be reading some holiday stories while we wait for Santa! 

 

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.

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the librar...

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. 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 "Babies" group.

Little Ducklings- Baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, December 2, 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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 17 months (with parent or other caring adult) will enjoy songs, action rhymes, simple stories, and playtime while building early literacy skills. Also a terrif...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 17 months (with parent or other caring adult) will enjoy songs, action rhymes, simple stories, and playtime while building early literacy skills.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Monday, December 2, 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: 11
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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.

Perler Madness

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Get creative and make your own Perler bead creations. The possibilities are endless! Ages 10-12.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get creative and make your own Perler bead creations. The possibilities are endless! 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah-Jongg Group

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first Monday, second Wednesday, or Third Thursday of each month. Please ...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first Monday, second Wednesday, or Third Thursday of each month. Please see dates listed on the calendar.

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.

Evening Storytime with Mr. Ben

Monday, December 2, 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!