This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Winter Sowing: What, Why, How Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm LPL Community Room at Lancaster Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors The Penn State Master Gardeners will teach us a simple, easy, and inexpensive process that anyone can use to start seeds. Weather the winter doldrums by getting your hands in the dirt and then let Mother Nature do the work! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Winter Sowing: What, Why, How 11:00am–12:00pm Lancaster Registration Open Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: The Penn State Master Gardeners will teach us a simple, easy, and inexpensive process that anyone can use to start seeds. Weather the winter doldrums by getting your hands in the dirt and then let Mother Nature do the work!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Snacks & Stories with Mrs. Claus (and Santa, too!) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime Age Group: Everyone This holiday season, the Library will be filled with festive magic for the whole family! Mrs. Claus will delight listeners with holiday stories at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and Santa himself will make an appearance! Join Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Snacks & Stories with Mrs. Claus (and Santa, too!) 11:00am–12:30pm Ephrata Join Waitlist Library: Ephrata Room: EPH Multipurpose Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: This holiday season, the Library will be filled with festive magic for the whole family! Mrs. Claus will delight listeners with holiday stories at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and Santa himself will make an appearance! 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group Junior Friends Holiday Bazaar Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm EPH Lobby at Ephrata Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Everyone The library Junior Friends are hosting a Holiday Bazaar! Stop in on Saturday, December 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to find handcrafted stocking stuffers made by the Junior Friends. All items are available by donation. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Junior Friends Holiday Bazaar 11:00am–2:00pm Ephrata Library: Ephrata Room: EPH Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The library Junior Friends are hosting a Holiday Bazaar! Stop in on Saturday, December 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to find handcrafted stocking stuffers made by the Junior Friends. All items are available by donation. 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Duplo Free Play Saturday, December 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Duplo Free Play 11:00am–3:00pm Manheim Township 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 "Tweens" group Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Tweens Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. Library Program Policies Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Tweens 1:00pm–2:00pm Manheim Township Registration Open Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Morgan Center A Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. Library Program Policies
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna 1:00pm–3:00pm Milanof-Schock Registration Open Library: Milanof-Schock Room: MJY Engle Room Large Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.
This event is in the "Adults" group Pennie Sign-up Session with PHAN Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm LPL Lobby at Lancaster Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) will provide patrons with information and direct enrollment help for healthcare services like Pennie and Medicaid. PHAN has worked to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to high-quality, af View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Pennie Sign-up Session with PHAN 1:00pm–4:00pm Lancaster Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) will provide patrons with information and direct enrollment help for healthcare services like Pennie and Medicaid. PHAN has worked to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to high-quality, af
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog! Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Everyone Did you know? Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog! 2:00pm–3:00pm Eastern Lancaster County Library: Eastern Lancaster County Room: NHD Community Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Event Details: Did you know? Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.
This event is in the "Teens" group Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Teens Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. Library Program Policies Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Scribbles & Scraps: DIY Junk Journals for Teens 2:00pm–3:00pm Manheim Township Registration Open Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Morgan Center A Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Discover a creative outlet for recording ideas, memories, and thoughts by creating a personalized junk journal using found material. Library Program Policies
This event is in the "Teens" group Late Night @ the Library Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Join us after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so laser tag doesn’t happen at every session. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Late Night @ the Library 6:00pm–9:00pm Ephrata Registration Open Library: Ephrata Room: EPH Multipurpose Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us after-hours for video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Please keep in mind each Late Night we rotate different activities, so laser tag doesn’t happen at every session. 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 "Everyone" group Denver Borough Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adamstown Program Type: Community Age Group: Everyone At the Municipal Building, 501 Main Street, Denver. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. Food, drinks, crafts, music, treat bags, story time at 4:45 by Mrs. Claus (aka Miss Maribeth), and of course, Santa Claus! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 7 2025 Sun Denver Borough Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 4:00pm–5:00pm Adamstown Library: Adamstown Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Event Details: At the Municipal Building, 501 Main Street, Denver. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. Food, drinks, crafts, music, treat bags, story time at 4:45 by Mrs. Claus (aka Miss Maribeth), and of course, Santa Claus! 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 American Girl Bag Pickup All Day Adamstown Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon American Girl Bag Pickup All Day Adamstown Library: Adamstown Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll. 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 "Everyone" group Bart Fire Company - 11 Furnace Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566 Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:15am Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone This stop is open to the public. At this stop, patrons will be able to register for a library card, return books, check out books, and request holds for future stops. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Bart Fire Company - 11 Furnace Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566 9:00am–10:15am Bookmobile Library: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Event Details: This stop is open to the public. At this stop, patrons will be able to register for a library card, return books, check out books, and request holds for future stops. 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 Life Skills for Success Monday, December 8, 2025 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Life Skills for Success 9:00am–11:00am Lancaster 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 "Everyone" group FREE Health Screenings Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room at Lancaster Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Age Group: Everyone Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.As part of our mission to connect people with information and View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 8 2025 Mon FREE Health Screenings 9:00am–1:00pm Lancaster Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.As part of our mission to connect people with information and
This event is in the "Everyone" group Gifts & Great Reads Book Event Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm MTP Morgan Center BC at Manheim Township Age Group: Everyone Join us for our winter book event, Gifts & Great Reads Book Event! We are filling the Morgan Center and Tell Café with a plethora of books and other items, with suggested donations from $0.50 - $2.00. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Gifts & Great Reads Book Event 9:00am–8:00pm Manheim Township Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Morgan Center BC Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Join us for our winter book event, Gifts & Great Reads Book Event! We are filling the Morgan Center and Tell Café with a plethora of books and other items, with suggested donations from $0.50 - $2.00. 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 "Children" group 3 Week Parachute Play Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks. Join Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon 3 Week Parachute Play 9:30am–10:00am Lititz Join Waitlist Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks. 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 "Adults" group Little Ducklings Baby and Caregiver Class Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Strasburg-Heisler Age Group: Babies, Adults Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Little Ducklings Baby and Caregiver Class 9:30am–10:00am Strasburg-Heisler Registration Open Library: Strasburg-Heisler Age Group: Babies, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 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 Tiny Tots Story Time Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am COL Community Room at Columbia Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our library friends ages 12-24 months with their caregiver. Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Tiny Tots Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Columbia Registration Open Library: Columbia Room: COL Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Stories, bubbles, music, and play time for our library friends ages 12-24 months with their caregiver. Limit 12 toddlers. Registration required. 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Hour Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am EPH Story Room at Ephrata Program Type: Community, Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Children Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Preschool Story Hour 10:00am–11:00am Ephrata Registration Open Library: Ephrata Room: EPH Story Room Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: Community, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program. 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Parachute Play Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Parachute Play 10:15am–10:45am Manheim Township Join Waitlist Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children 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 "Children" group 3 Week Parachute Play Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon 3 Week Parachute Play 10:30am–11:00am Lititz Full Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks. 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 Wiggle & Giggle Story Time Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies This story time is especially for the very young. This 20-minute program encourages interacting with baby using songs, finger play, and age-appropriate props, like shakers, scarves, and instruments. Miss Alyssa will lead this class. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Wiggle & Giggle Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Milanof-Schock Registration Open Library: Milanof-Schock Room: MJY Engle Room Large Age Group: Babies Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: This story time is especially for the very young. This 20-minute program encourages interacting with baby using songs, finger play, and age-appropriate props, like shakers, scarves, and instruments. Miss Alyssa will lead this class. 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 Music & Movement - CANCELLED Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Music & Movement - CANCELLED 10:30am–11:30am Eastern Lancaster County Library: Eastern Lancaster County Room: NHD Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. 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.