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Winter Reading Challenge!

All Day 1/26 - 2/21
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

 

January 26 - February 21

 

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

 

January 26 - February 21

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bonefish Grill Give Back Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 10:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Ahi Tuna Poke. Yum. Bang Bang Shrimp. Yum. Fish and chips. Yum, yum, yum.

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Ahi Tuna Poke. Yum. Bang Bang Shrimp. Yum. Fish and chips. Yum, yum, yum.

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

Intro to Computers Part 3

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This class will be an in-depth session going over the settings menu of Windows 10. We will also be learning about peripherals (headphones, flash drives, etc.) and how you can use them with your computer.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will be an in-depth session going over the settings menu of Windows 10. We will also be learning about peripherals (headphones, flash drives, etc.) and how you can use them with your computer.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Movie and Craft Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Children

Children and their families are invited to the Library for a special movie and craft night! We will be watching the movie “Frozen” (2013). Before the movie, kids will be invited to create their own Olaf popcorn holder!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and their families are invited to the Library for a special movie and craft night! We will be watching the movie “Frozen” (2013). Before the movie, kids will be invited to create their own Olaf popcorn holder!

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

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 "Children" group

Sing and Sign!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spend the month of January learning songs, stories, and simple signs!  

Miss Darla continues is back to teach us more songs and stories using simple signs.

Ages 3-6 with adult caregivers

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend the month of January learning songs, stories, and simple signs!  

Miss Darla continues is back to teach us more songs and stories using simple signs.

Ages 3-6 with adult caregivers

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

"Weather or Not?": Groundhogs and other Backyard Rodents!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 5+. Please register everyone who is attending!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+. Please register everyone who is attending!

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

Adjusting to Life in the USA: A Booktalk and Q+A

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join local author Selma Toporan as she talks about her experience of moving to the U.S.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local author Selma Toporan as she talks about her experience of moving to the U.S.

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 "Everyone" group

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. No registration required. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Lititz Art Association - rescheduled to 1/29

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Time - Winter Series

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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 "Children" group

Duplo Free play Ages 2+ with a Caregiver

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Children

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required 

Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required 

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

Common Thread Crafting Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Unravel your creativity and connect at Common Thread Crafting Club! Whether you’re a master of the needles or just starting your first row, join our bimonthly gathering for all things fiber.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unravel your creativity and connect at Common Thread Crafting Club! Whether you’re a master of the needles or just starting your first row, join our bimonthly gathering for all things fiber.

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

Parachute Play

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Children" group

Dramatic Play Friday

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
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 "Children" group

Crafterday!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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 "Everyone" group

Book Drop Off

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Donations we appreciate include:

Children’s or teen books

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

Donations we appreciate include:

Children’s or teen books

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Donegal Student Art Show

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

The public is invited to attend this free art show and support the young arts of Donegal School District.

Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The public is invited to attend this free art show and support the young arts of Donegal School District.

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, January 31, 2026 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 "Children" group

Kids Winter Crafternoon

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Snow much fun! Kids are invited to join us for a cozy afternoon of winter crafts, decorations and creative fun! Ages 3-9. 

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snow much fun! Kids are invited to join us for a cozy afternoon of winter crafts, decorations and creative fun! Ages 3-9. 

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 "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

Art Show Reception

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Join us for this opening reception for our first art exhibit of 2026!

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Join us for this opening reception for our first art exhibit of 2026!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Groundhog Day

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this STEM Groundhog Day Program as we explore the world of shadows - as experienced by the groundhog.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this STEM Groundhog Day Program as we explore the world of shadows - as experienced by the groundhog.

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

Groundhog Day Day

All Day
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us February 2nd for a cinematic experience that just won't end! We're playing the Bill Murray classic Groundhog Day on a loop all day long! 🦫

When: Monday, February 2nd from 10am until 8pm 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us February 2nd for a cinematic experience that just won't end! We're playing the Bill Murray classic Groundhog Day on a loop all day long! 🦫

When: Monday, February 2nd from 10am until 8pm 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.