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Anime After School!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture.🎥 The last Thursday of the month, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Adults" group.

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in offi...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

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

Sleepy Story Time

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come to the Library in your pajamas! We are going to be reading different stories, taking time to talk and playing throughout. We’ll make sure you are comfy cozy sitting and listen...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come to the Library in your pajamas! We are going to be reading different stories, taking time to talk and playing throughout. We’ll make sure you are comfy cozy sitting and listening to stories before going home to bed! Ages 2-6.

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.

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 "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.

Family Movie Night

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere! All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG. Please call for this month’s title: 717-786-1336

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

Please call for this month’s title: 717-786-1336

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.

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

Death Salon

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults 18+. Please register. If weather is cooperative, we may meet outside in the reading garden.Join us for a lively conversation about death and dying!What to expect:-circle con...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults 18+. Please register. If weather is cooperative, we may meet outside in the reading garden.

Join us for a lively conversation about death and dying!

What to expect:

-circle conversation group.

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.

Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Enjoy the holiday!

ELANCO Library Closed (July 4)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (July 4)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (July 4)

Independence Day

All Day
Ephrata

The Passport Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The Passport Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Independence Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Ju...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Independence Day

Library CLOSED - 4th of July

All Day
Columbia

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am. 

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00am. 

CLOSED

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Moores Memorial

FOURTH OF JULY 

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

FOURTH OF JULY 

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Ju...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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 ...

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 "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome! More information about the Friends of the Library can be found on their webpage.

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Hangout

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Come hang out at the Library! We will have board games and coloring available. Feel free to bring things like Pokémon cards, sketching supplies or other small activities to work on...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come hang out at the Library! We will have board games and coloring available. Feel free to bring things like Pokémon cards, sketching supplies or other small activities to work on as we hang out together! Ages 10-12. 

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.
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.

ELANCO Library Family STEM Nights

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and work as a team to solve these STEM challenges! Participants will be challenged to design, build, test, and discover with different themes every week from astronomy to zoology.

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.

Garden Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!Join us to share your thoughts on gardening activities and topics you're interested in! In addition to learning an...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School! - we talk about anime, try new snacks, discuss manga, and do activities that immerse us in Japanese culture.🎥 The last Thursday of the month, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
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.

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.

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.