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CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY

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Manheim Community
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Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

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Eastern Lancaster County

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

Closing
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Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

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

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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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

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Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Day

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Lititz
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Branches:
Lititz

New Year's Day - CLOSED

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Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

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.

yoga at the library

Yoga at the Library!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. All abilities welcome. Online registration 2 weeks prior to each class.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. All abilities welcome. Online registration 2 weeks prior to each class.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Twinkle and her human sitting by the fireplace

Doggie Downtime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
ADM Reading Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Cooking with Kids

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Let's eat! 

Kids and their grown-ups will learn how to make tasty and healthy foods that can easily be made again at home. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's eat! 

Kids and their grown-ups will learn how to make tasty and healthy foods that can easily be made again at home. 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Children cooking.

I Can Cook!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Ages 6-9. 

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

Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join us at the Library to make simple but yummy recipes!  Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Ages 6-9. 

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.

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.

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Yoga

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
SBG Thompson Room at Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Yoga is back at the library! All skill levels are invited to join in. Taught by a certified instructor. 

There is no cost for the class, but donations for the library will be accepted. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Room: SBG Thompson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga is back at the library! All skill levels are invited to join in. Taught by a certified instructor. 

There is no cost for the class, but donations for the library will be accepted. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Teen girl mixing.

Teen Cuisine

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

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

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.

Special Needs

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

Graphic of a unicorn meditating

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, heart

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, heart

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. 

Play K logo

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.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information and

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information and

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Lobby at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you have questions about health insurance?

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have questions about health insurance?

yoga at the library

Yoga at the Library!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

image that says yoga at the library

Yoga

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
SBG Thompson Room at Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Yoga is back at the library! All skill levels are invited to join in. Taught by a certified instructor. 

There is no cost for the class, but donations for the library will be accepted. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Room: SBG Thompson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga is back at the library! All skill levels are invited to join in. Taught by a certified instructor. 

There is no cost for the class, but donations for the library will be accepted. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Two dogs on doorstep

Sit! Stay! Read!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4-11, registered patrons will be given 10 minute reading slots in order of signup.  Walk-ins may be accommodated if slots remain open after all registered readers have finished their turn.

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

Ages 4-11, registered patrons will be given 10 minute reading slots in order of signup.  Walk-ins may be accommodated if slots remain open after all registered readers have finished their turn.

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.

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.

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.