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Painting Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

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

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hygge & Joy Journaling

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Slow down and savor a cozy night at the library!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slow down and savor a cozy night at the library!

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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

Crafternoon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm!

Please remember to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy. We don't want you to ruin your new favorite shirt!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm!

Please remember to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy. We don't want you to ruin your new favorite shirt!

 

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. 

Special Needs

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

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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

Crafterday!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Authors!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Amazing Authors is a program designed just for our 6 – 9-year-olds.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Amazing Authors is a program designed just for our 6 – 9-year-olds.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Winter Crafternoon

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Snow much fun! Kids are invited to join us for a cozy afternoon of winter crafts, decorations and creative fun! Ages 3-9. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snow much fun! Kids are invited to join us for a cozy afternoon of winter crafts, decorations and creative fun! Ages 3-9. 

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.

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for 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 19 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, January...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown

The library is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The library is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

Knitting club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

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

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Walk-ins are welcome! 

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

Blanketeers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

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

The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tea and Crafts for Tweens

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Come hang out, drink some tea and make a cute craft! Ages 10-12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out, drink some tea and make a cute craft! 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 "Children" group

Warm Fuzzies & Hot Cocoa

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around our flashlight “fire.” Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

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

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around our flashlight “fire.” Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

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.

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

Craft Cafe

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you a crafter?  Consider dropping in to our Craft Cafe!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a crafter?  Consider dropping in to our Craft Cafe!

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fashion Design for Tweens

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Get ready to design your own mini-sized outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. Each meeting we will have a new challenge. Ages 10-12. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to design your own mini-sized outfits! Sketch your designs and recreate them using fabric, felt and accessories. Each meeting we will have a new challenge. 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

Bad Art Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Whether you’re a seasoned creative struggling with art block or an arts enthusiast who's never picked up a pencil. Bad Art Club encourages you to release your fears, doubts and/or perfectionistic tendencies.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re a seasoned creative struggling with art block or an arts enthusiast who's never picked up a pencil. Bad Art Club encourages you to release your fears, doubts and/or perfectionistic tendencies.

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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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

Build a Snowman Challenge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Ready, set, snow! Kids & their families are invited to test their creativity in our Build-a-Snowman Challenge.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready, set, snow! Kids & their families are invited to test their creativity in our Build-a-Snowman Challenge.

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.