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Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watc...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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 "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
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 pa...

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 "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.Click here for more inform...

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

The meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Garden Club

Wednesday, August 13, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Time @ the StoryWalk®

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street! Early literacy skills, including letter and sound i...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to this special story time at the Ephrata Township Community Park Story Walk at 436 East Fulton Street!

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, August 14, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. We will not...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading...

Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the c

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (o...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1...

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

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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

Crafts and Conversation!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?This program will meet most months (dat...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts 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.

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.

Splash Day!

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activitie...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activities planned out and the sprinkler available!

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.

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 "Tweens" group.

Holy Guacamole! VS. Teen Cuisine: Baking Showdown! Team Ascher Ages 10-12

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens sign up for Team Ascher; Teens sign up for Team Laura and face off in a baking showdown. Guest judges will decide which team is the Champion! Ages 10-18.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Tweens sign up for Team Ascher; Teens sign up for Team Laura and face off in a baking showdown. Guest judges will decide which team is the Champion! Ages 10-18.

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

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Holy Guacamole! VS. Teen Cuisine: Baking Showdown! Team Laura Ages 13-18

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Tweens sign up for Team Ascher; Teens sign up for Team Laura and face off in a baking showdown. Guest judges will decide which team is the Champion! Ages 10-18.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Tweens sign up for Team Ascher; Teens sign up for Team Laura and face off in a baking showdown. Guest judges will decide which team is the Champion! Ages 10-18.

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

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, August 21, 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, August 21, 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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 

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

Chair Yoga at the Library

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Exercise is key to our wellbeing, but you don’t need a gym to keep yourself on the move!Join LPL for Chair Yoga at the Library and learn how you can use a simple piece of furniture...

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

Exercise is key to our wellbeing, but you don’t need a gym to keep yourself on the move!

Join LPL for Chair Yoga at the Library and learn how you can use a simple piece of furniture to boost your mobility and help you feel your b

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, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
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 ...

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, a

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fiber Arts Group

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

MTPLF Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting The meeting will be held in person in Morgan C. If you have questions about the meeting please Contact Us with any questio...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania. We can assist individuals with: Eligibil...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania.

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.