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Program Type
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Closed

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Lititz
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Lititz

Library Closed

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Moores Memorial

THANKSGIVING 

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

THANKSGIVING 

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27-Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27-Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia

We are closed today (11/28) for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, November 29 at 8:00am. 

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are closed today (11/28) for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our regular operations on Saturday, November 29 at 8:00am. 

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27-Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27-Saturday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

Wednesday, December 3, 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 "Seniors" group.

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania. We can assist individuals with: Eligibil...

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania.

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

Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Book Club, Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Our book club is for adults and meets once a month on the 1st Thursday, unless that falls on a holiday. In those cases, the group (that is registered) will be contacted to make a c...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Our book club is for adults and meets once a month on the 1st Thursday, unless that falls on a holiday. In those cases, the group (that is registered) will be contacted to make a call on rescheduling. 

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.

Anime After School!

Thursday, December 4, 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.

LCCL After School Alliance

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

Lancaster County 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 offi...

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

Lancaster County 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 adv

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Swap!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your next favorite read and share your current favorite titles with other book lovers! Bring at least one book to give away and take one home in exchange.  Stop by any ti...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

Meet your next favorite read and share your current favorite titles with other book lovers! Bring at least one book to give away and take one home in exchange.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and watch anime and have some snacks with friends! Offered most months on the first Friday. Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.As our teens have mostly aged...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come and watch anime and have some snacks with friends! Offered most months on the first Friday. Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.

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 "Everyone" group.

LPL Open Late: First Friday

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month. Art galleries, studios, museums, r...

Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! 

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
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 pa...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Garden Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!Join us to share your thoughts on gardening activities and topics you're interested in! In addition to learning an...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to our monthly, year-round club for gardening enthusiasts!

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of read...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is requ

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:00am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watc...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, December 15, 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