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“Beaver” Discovery Drop-In

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

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 "Children" group

Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Miss Alyssa will get out the giant parachute for fun, interactive play! Perfect for ages 3-5.

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

Miss Alyssa will get out the giant parachute for fun, interactive play! Perfect for ages 3-5.

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

Market Monday - NEW TIME!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Cruise into Kindergarten

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

After hearing a story about Cookies, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. We will make learning FUN! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

After hearing a story about Cookies, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. We will make learning FUN! 

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

“Beaver” Discovery Drop-In

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every month we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives.

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

Structural Engineering with Lancaster Science Factory

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Students will become structural engineers! They'll be introduced to different types of bridges and how engineers have designed bridges for specific functions.

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

Students will become structural engineers! They'll be introduced to different types of bridges and how engineers have designed bridges for specific functions.

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.

Lancaster City Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Lancaster

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

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

Typing for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! 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.

Mountville Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

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

Wee Build Free Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Wildlife Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

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

Wee Build Free Play

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Program

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

The LEGO monthly program will tackle a variety of themes. Capping off each lesson will be a healthy amount of free-build time. The program would be open to 12 children each month between the ages of 6-10 years old.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The LEGO monthly program will tackle a variety of themes. Capping off each lesson will be a healthy amount of free-build time. The program would be open to 12 children each month between the ages of 6-10 years old.

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Market Monday - NEW TIME!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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.

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