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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

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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

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Moores Memorial

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

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

Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Columbia

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. We hope you have ...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. 

We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Story Time w/Miss Alyssa

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

December 3 - Arctic Animals

December 10 - Mittens

December 17 - Cookies

December 24 - Winter Celebration

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun story time of songs, stories, and a themed craft! 

December 3 - Arctic Animals

December 10 - Mittens

December 17 - Cookies

December 24 - Winter Celebration

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

Castaneda’s Library Fundraiser

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library!

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda's Mexican Restaurant in Denver will go to the Library! (excludes alcohol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library!

Closing at 2PM

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock

Closing at 2PM for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closing at 2PM for Christmas.