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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 14, 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 "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 15, 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 ...

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 "Teens" group.

“Murder at Bedford Manor” Puzzle Mystery

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and challenging experience as we piece together the jigsaw, read the mystery story, and try to solve the murder. Ages 13+  

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and challenging experience as we piece together the jigsaw, read the mystery story, and try to solve the murder. Ages 13+ 

 

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.

Researching Your Family Tree: Beginning Research at Mennonite Life, with Julia Wiker

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thur...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, at 2 p.m.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, January 16, 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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Lititz 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.&...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lititz 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 advisor from

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

Second Chance Gift Swap

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Did you receive gifts during the holidays that you just don't love and wonder what to do with them? The library is hosting a post-holiday swap party where everyone brings an unwant...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Did you receive gifts during the holidays that you just don't love and wonder what to do with them? The library is hosting a post-holiday swap party where everyone brings an unwanted gift and swaps it for another guest’s present. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult LEGO Night

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

LEGOs aren’t just for kids! Join us for a night of LEGO fun for adults. LEGOs and building prompts will be provided for inspiration, and we’ll award a prize at the end of the ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

LEGOs aren’t just for kids! 

Join us for a night of LEGO fun for adults. LEGOs and building prompts will be provided for inspiration, and we’ll award a prize at the end of the night for the most creative build.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Welcome to Manheim Community Library's Toddler Time program. This program occurs Friday, weekly, unless there is a holiday, unforeseen closing, or staffing is too low. It is cre...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Welcome to Manheim Community Library's Toddler Time program. This program occurs Friday, weekly, unless there is a holiday, unforeseen closing, or staffing is too low.

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 "Everyone" group.

Comfy, Cozy, Reading Hours

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Book Club, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Comfy, Cozy Reading Hours from 10am-2pm on January 18th. Come in and read around the library. You will find warm drinks available and find our "Cozy Room" for a crackling fireplace...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Comfy, Cozy Reading Hours from 10am-2pm on January 18th. Come in and read around the library. You will find warm drinks available and find our "Cozy Room" for a crackling fireplace where the drinks will also be.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Out in Central Pennsylvania: The History of an LGBTQ Community

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Authors William Burton and Barry Loveland will join us for a lecture on their book, Out in Central Pennsylvania: A History of the LGBTQ Community. They will highlight the creation ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Authors William Burton and Barry Loveland will join us for a lecture on their book,

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

ELANCO Library Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.You ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

Library Hours 1-5 pm

All Day
Adamstown

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Adamstown Area Library will be open from 1-5 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Adamstown Area Library will be open from 1-5 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township

MTPL will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King day. No MTPL items will be due on this day.

Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
Description:

MTPL will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King day. No MTPL items will be due on this day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Manheim Community

We apologize for any inconvenience but would love to see you tomorrow! Have a wonderful day!

Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community
Description:

We apologize for any inconvenience but would love to see you tomorrow! Have a wonderful day!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

MLK Game Afternoon

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop-in from 2-4 p.m. Invite your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing tabletop games by the fireplace. Choose from a selection of library games or bring your o...

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Drop-in from 2-4 p.m. Invite your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing tabletop games by the fireplace.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The monthly 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 mor...

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

The monthly 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, January 20, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!For returning parents: The registration for this event will be indiv...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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.

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, January 21, 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!).