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Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
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Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 26-Saturday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, N...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 26-Saturday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 26-Saturday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, N...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 26-Saturday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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, December 1, 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 "Children" group

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

This event is in the "Children" group

Building STEAM Maker Space

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

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

Lego Lab

Thursday, December 10, 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 "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, December 15, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Papermaking with Lancaster Parks and Recreation

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5+ Suggested donation for materials $4.00. Please register all attendees.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+ Suggested donation for materials $4.00. Please register all attendees.  

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

Teach Miss Esther a Craft!

Thursday, December 17, 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:

 

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.

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

Builders Lab Deluxe

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Extend your building time by 2 hours! 

Builder's Lab DELUXE will include more building and drafting materials, including items for older youth such as architectural sketching kits and wooden building planks.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Extend your building time by 2 hours! 

Builder's Lab DELUXE will include more building and drafting materials, including items for older youth such as architectural sketching kits and wooden building planks.

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, December 22, 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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Christmas from Thursday, December 24, through Friday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Thursday, December 24, through Friday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
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Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata

The passport office is closed.

Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The passport office is closed.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Merry Christmas

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.