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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.

Reptile Adventures with Jesse Rothacker

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Jesse Rothacker and his reptile friends are back! Jesse lives with over 100 of these fascinating cold-blooded creatures. Come laugh and learn with Jesse and his scaly sidekick...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Jesse Rothacker and his reptile friends are back! 

Jesse lives with over 100 of these fascinating cold-blooded creatures. Come laugh and learn with Jesse and his scaly sidekicks.

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

Bread Basics - Decorated Focaccia

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Kayla to learn how to make decorated focaccia. A variety of toppings will be available. Participants will make a decorated focaccia to take home and bake. Limit 20 partic...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Kayla to learn how to make decorated focaccia. A variety of toppings will be available. Participants will make a decorated focaccia to take home and bake. 

Limit 20 participants.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

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.

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Columbia Crossing at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as Raven Ridge presents a one-hour program with a little bit of everything from PA reptiles to mammals and birds of prey. They will talk about how we acquired these animals...

Registration Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Columbia Crossing
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Join us as Raven Ridge presents a one-hour program with a little bit of everything from PA reptiles to mammals and birds of prey. They will talk about how we acquired these animals as ambassadors, and how they are beneficial for the environment.

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.

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.

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

Genealogy Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older st...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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.

Play K! All Around Town!

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome. This is a passive "playscape" based upon a program from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Come and enjoy the activ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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 "Everyone" group.

Paragons of People's Music: Session 5

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Music, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Live Music, Commentary & Sing-Alongs! Join us for a special six-part program celebrating the music of legendary songwriters who shaped American culture Audience participa...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Music, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Live Music, Commentary & Sing-Alongs!

Join us for a special six-part program celebrating the music of legendary songwriters who shaped American culture

Audience participation is encouraged. All are we

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.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures *Rescheduled*

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents! Jesse Rot...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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

Attracting Backyard Birds

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and interested older kids.  How can you alter your backyard to provide a welcoming habitat for a variety of local birds? This will include making a homemade bird feeder...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Adults and interested older kids.  How can you alter your backyard to provide a welcoming habitat for a variety of local birds? This will include making a homemade bird feeder.

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.

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

Bread Basics - Homemade Monkey Bread

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Kayla and learn how to make monkey bread.The perfect addition to your holiday breakfast!Cost is $15.00 to cover supplies.Limit 12 participants.Registration required and a waiv...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join Kayla and learn how to make monkey bread.

The perfect addition to your holiday breakfast!

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

"A Chicken Could Not Live on That Field When We Open On It"

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

“A Chicken Could Not Live on That Field When We Open on It”Battle of Fredericksburg, December 11-15, 1862.President Abraham Lincoln was pressuring his Generals for a Union victory ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

“A Chicken Could Not Live on That Field When We Open on It”

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

CLOSING @ 2pm

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

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 Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, Decem...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday.  We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am. ...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. 

We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, December 25. Enjoy your holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, December 25. Enjoy your holiday!

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be 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!!!

Closed Happy Holidays!

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

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - Noon)

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock