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The Glen at Willow Valley - 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Glen community. 

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff within Willow Valley Retirement Community. 

This stop is located at the Glen community. 

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

Preschool Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

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

Duplo Free Play

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Lancaster City Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Lancaster

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

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

Mahjong Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Age Group:
Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Next Generation Senior Center - 184 S Lime St, Quarryville, PA 17566

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

THIS STOP IS CANCELLED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 DUE TO THE SOLANCO FAIR! All materials will be due back on our next visit, Tuesday, October 21.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

THIS STOP IS CANCELLED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 DUE TO THE SOLANCO FAIR! All materials will be due back on our next visit, Tuesday, October 21.

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

Typing for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14. 

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

Computer... Help!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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!

Mountville Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

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

Blanketeers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Matinee: "Krampus!"

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Movie & Film
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 13+ or younger with parent permission. Please register to help us estimate snacks!

You asked for more teen movies, we heard you! This event is being added to the December calendar by request of our teens!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13+ or younger with parent permission. Please register to help us estimate snacks!

You asked for more teen movies, we heard you! This event is being added to the December calendar by request of our teens!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Bibliomaniacs Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

They will meet to discuss The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

They will meet to discuss The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Willows at Landisville - 611 Caroline Ct, Landisville, PA 17538

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Christmas Reader's Theater

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us at the Library for a fun Christmas themed reader’s theater! This is not a formal performance and is meant to be a fun way to practice reading out loud. Ages 10-12. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a fun Christmas themed reader’s theater! This is not a formal performance and is meant to be a fun way to practice reading out loud. 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Word: Formatting Tables & Lists

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participants will understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is focused on how the table function can be used in Word and bulleted and numbered lists.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is focused on how the table function can be used in Word and bulleted and numbered lists.

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 "Everyone" group

Snuggle Up Family Story Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Yoga at the Library!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for this 6 week yoga session with local practitioner Kelly Osborne! All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or bath towel, a hand towel, and water bottle.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this 6 week yoga session with local practitioner Kelly Osborne! All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or bath towel, a hand towel, and water bottle.

This event is in the "Children" group

Warm Fuzzies & Hot Cocoa

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around our flashlight “fire.” Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around our flashlight “fire.” Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

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

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!).

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Fairmount Homes - 333 Wheat Ridge Dr. Ephrata, PA 17522

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

 This stop is MODIFIED on Wednesday, December 17th. We will only be stopping by for a quick drop off from 9-9:30am. All checked-out items will be renewed until our next stop scheduled on Wednesday, January 21.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

 This stop is MODIFIED on Wednesday, December 17th. We will only be stopping by for a quick drop off from 9-9:30am. All checked-out items will be renewed until our next stop scheduled on Wednesday, January 21.

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 "Seniors" group

Young at Heart

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "Toddlers" group

3 Week Little Parachute

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

Full
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Each class is limited to 9 children ages 1 – 2, with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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