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Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day
EPH Lobby at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, May 11, 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 "Everyone" group

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, May 11, 2026 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

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

Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 4 PM

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 4 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 4-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 4 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 4-8 p.m.

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

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you have questions about health insurance?

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have questions about health insurance?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTP Study Room #119 at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen who loves the library and wants to make a difference? Join our Teen Advisory Board—a new leadership opportunity for teens to shape library programs, services, and spaces!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen who loves the library and wants to make a difference? Join our Teen Advisory Board—a new leadership opportunity for teens to shape library programs, services, and spaces!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NHD First Floor Seating Area at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library!

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library!

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 "Everyone" group

Board meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

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

Computer... Help!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:30pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

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

Lancaster Live & Learn Series 2026 - The William Whipper Reading Circle

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Commonwealth Monument Project returns to the Lancaster Public Library for its annual LIVE AND LEARN CHAUTAUQUA.

Presented in memory of the life and legacy of Lenwood Sloan, the 2026 series is a salute to PA Abolitionist William

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

The Commonwealth Monument Project returns to the Lancaster Public Library for its annual LIVE AND LEARN CHAUTAUQUA.

Presented in memory of the life and legacy of Lenwood Sloan, the 2026 series is a salute to PA Abolitionist William

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

Coffee, Conversations, & Donuts

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Visit the Library and have real conversations with new friends. Discussion topics and ideas for following meetings can be discussed and lead by the staff moderator present during the program. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the Library and have real conversations with new friends. Discussion topics and ideas for following meetings can be discussed and lead by the staff moderator present during the program. 

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

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 "Seniors" group

Morning Mahjong

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

🀄️✨Join us for a morning of strategy, skill, and socializing! 🀄️✨

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

🀄️✨Join us for a morning of strategy, skill, and socializing! 🀄️✨

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

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

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

Under the Hood

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Lori Johnson from Ladies Start Your Engines returns to the Library to teach the ladies more about their vehicles. Come learn what you can touch, fill and maintain under your hood. Ages 16+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lori Johnson from Ladies Start Your Engines returns to the Library to teach the ladies more about their vehicles. Come learn what you can touch, fill and maintain under your hood. Ages 16+.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Sensory Social

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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

Voter Registration Q&A Table

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

CC Blueprint wants to see communities thrive, and that starts by making sure everyone's voice is heard. 

Stop by their information table to get help registering to vote, learn more about how your vote can make a difference, and hear a

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

CC Blueprint wants to see communities thrive, and that starts by making sure everyone's voice is heard. 

Stop by their information table to get help registering to vote, learn more about how your vote can make a difference, and hear a

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

Unraveling Yarns

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Lego Lab

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Children's Area at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity.

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. 

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

Write Now Lancaster

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

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

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 15, 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 "Everyone" group

Spring Plant Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM