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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

ELANCO Library Closed (Memorial Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Memorial Day)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Memorial Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.You can still use m...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.

Library CLOSED - Memorial Day

All Day
Columbia

We will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00am.

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00am.

Library Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Memorial Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Memorial Day - CLOSED

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

Lititz Art Association

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Presentations and activities for local artists. Topic varies each month. No registration needed.

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

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

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

Grief Stories

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Grief Stories provides a safe space for hearing first-hand accounts of overcoming tragic death and living with hope and purpose. A different speaker will present each month. 

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Grief Stories provides a safe space for hearing first-hand accounts of overcoming tragic death and living with hope and purpose. A different speaker will present each month. 

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

Astronomy club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come find out what is in our night sky!  No registration needed.

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

Come find out what is in our night sky! 

No registration needed.

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

Play K! My Colorful World!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are welcome.This is a passive "playscape" based upon a program from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Come and enjoy the activitie...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 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.

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 "Everyone" group.

Forgotten Friends Reptile Show with Jesse Rothacker

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

 Come laugh and learn with Jesse and his scaley sidekicks, and check out some reptile books, too!No registration but space is limited!All ages welcome. 

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

 Come laugh and learn with Jesse and his scaley sidekicks, and check out some reptile books, too!

No registration but space is limited!

All ages 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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

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

Genealogy Group

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older st...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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 "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.

Lafayette in Lancaster Bicentennial Celebration, with Benton Webber

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

While but a teenager, the French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette  left his home in France and traveled to the newly-formed United States of America to help them win the Revolu...

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

While but a teenager, the French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette  left his home in France and traveled to the newly-formed United States of America to help them win the Revolutionary War.

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.

The Amazing World of Honey Bees

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Amazing World of Honey Bees: From Hive to Ecosystem – Honey bees are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Join us as we explore how honey is made, b...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The Amazing World of Honey Bees: From Hive to Ecosystem – Honey bees are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem.

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 "Everyone" group.

Jane Austen Society

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come discuss all things Jane Austen and the Regency Period, while enjoying tea and sweets. No registration needed.

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

Come discuss all things Jane Austen and the Regency Period, while enjoying tea and sweets. No registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Parks - the Color of our Nation!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults, older teens. The colors of nature can't be topped! You don't have to go far to view them! Learn about National Park Service sites in the Mid-Atlantic region with forme...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Adults, older teens. The colors of nature can't be topped! You don't have to go far to view them! Learn about National Park Service sites in the Mid-Atlantic region with former Lancaster County librarian Keith Greenawalt.

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial

Juneteenth

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.You can still use ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, June 20.