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Lancaster Public Library CLOSING EARLY

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be close at 3PM on Wednesday, December 31. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.You can still use many of the library’s resou...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be close at 3PM on Wednesday, December 31. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

Library Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Eve - CLOSING EARLY 3:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for New Years Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for New Years Day.

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.You can still us...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

New Year's Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Masters

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

All experienced (playing for at least one year with no help) players are welcome to join us for fast-paced games of American Mahjong. All players must have a 2025 card to play. Ages 18+.

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

All experienced (playing for at least one year with no help) players are welcome to join us for fast-paced games of American Mahjong. All players must have a 2025 card to play. Ages 18+.

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

Mah-Jongg

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our welcoming Mah-Jongg group on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for an afternoon of tiles, tactics, and great conversation.

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

Join our welcoming Mah-Jongg group on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for an afternoon of tiles, tactics, and great conversation.

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

Board Games for Tweens

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! Ages 10-12. 

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

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! 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

Mahjong Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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+.

Upcoming
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 "Teens" group

Teen Gamers Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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. 

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

Farm Show Butter Sculptures

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

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

Pinochle Party

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3 p.m. Seniors.

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

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3 p.m. Seniors.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Card Games Rule!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens

We will play classic cards games such as Go Fish, Crazy Eights and Rummy while learning basic card playing skills such as shuffling and dealing. Ages 10-12. 

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

We will play classic cards games such as Go Fish, Crazy Eights and Rummy while learning basic card playing skills such as shuffling and dealing. 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Lititz Game Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

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

Board Games for Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the Library. Ages 18+. 

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

Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the Library. Ages 18+. 

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

Pokémon TCG Meetup

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14.

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

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Play K! Let's Go Shopping!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2.5-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2.5-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.

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.