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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 "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

Sensory-Friendly Free Create

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

Sensory-Friendly

This Free Create program is designed for adult folks with IDD & autism. We want everyone to participate with their peers, regardless of motor or communication skills. 

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

Sensory-Friendly

This Free Create program is designed for adult folks with IDD & autism. We want everyone to participate with their peers, regardless of motor or communication skills. 

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

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

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

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, May 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Writing club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join our community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Come join our community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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 ch

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 ch

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

Indoor Recess! - Educational Games & Activities for Elementary/Middle Grade Homeschool Families

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

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

Computer... Help!

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Studio 2x4: A Drop in Lego Free Build for Adults

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Leave the stress of the day behind and rediscover the joy of creating! Join us for a dedicated adult-only building night where there are no instructions, no deadlines, and no "right" way to build. 

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

Leave the stress of the day behind and rediscover the joy of creating! Join us for a dedicated adult-only building night where there are no instructions, no deadlines, and no "right" way to build. 

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

NOT MEETING -Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come sip tea and discuss all things Austen. No registration needed. 

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come sip tea and discuss all things Austen. No registration needed. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Young at Heart

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Seniors

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.

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

Mom's Coffee Hour!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Hey moms! Join us for coffee and conversation on the third Wednesday of each month, 10-11 am. All ideas are welcome! This session is meant for moms to have a break and connect with other moms. Babes in arms are welcome.

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

Hey moms! Join us for coffee and conversation on the third Wednesday of each month, 10-11 am. All ideas are welcome! This session is meant for moms to have a break and connect with other moms. Babes in arms are welcome.

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

Photo Consent

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