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Connect with a Social Worker at the Library

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.

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

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, December 17, 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
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 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Study Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

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

Miniature Paint Night

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

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

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

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

Teach Miss Esther a Craft!

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

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

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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

Writing club

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LTZ Board Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join our community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques.

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

Come join our community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Offsite Location at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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 ch

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 ch

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

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

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.

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

Fiber Arts Group

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

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

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Christmas from Thursday, December 24, through Friday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Thursday, December 24, through Friday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata

The passport office is closed.

Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The passport office is closed.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Merry Christmas

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Monday, Dece...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24-Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Years Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Quarryville

The library will be closed for New Year's from Thursday, December 31, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for New Year's from Thursday, December 31, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.