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Anime After School!

Thursday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group

LCCL After School Alliance

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

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

Miniature Paint Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

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

Teach Miss Esther a Craft!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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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.

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

ASL Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

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 "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 22, 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Block Party!

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day.

CLOSED Memorial Day

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Holiday Closure

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.You can still use m...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Memorial Day.

Library Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Memorial Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Book Sale Set Up

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We're looking for volunteers to help us with our Summer Book Sale! If interested in helping with setting up, please register or reach out to Laura Eaton. Thank you!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're looking for volunteers to help us with our Summer Book Sale! If interested in helping with setting up, please register or reach out to Laura Eaton. Thank you!

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 26, 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 "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

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

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 "Adults" group

Ephrata Area Social Services @ AAL

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) will be onsite at the library every 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 AM–12 PM to answer questions about their free programs, including food insecurity support, case management, transitional housing, and transp

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) will be onsite at the library every 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 AM–12 PM to answer questions about their free programs, including food insecurity support, case management, transitional housing, and transp

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

Morning Mahjong

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Fiber Arts Group

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

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

Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the Library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose their favorite book to read from the Library or bring their own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the Library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose their favorite book to read from the Library or bring their own.

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.