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LPL Open Late: First Friday

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Make Lancaster Public Library a stop on your First Friday culture crawl!

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

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

Make Lancaster Public Library a stop on your First Friday culture crawl!

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

Book Bedazzling

Book Bedazzling

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for Book Bedazzling! Participants must supply their own book. All other supplies provided.

Ages 13+

Limit 12 participants. Registration required.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Book Bedazzling! Participants must supply their own book. All other supplies provided.

Ages 13+

Limit 12 participants. Registration required.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Adamstown
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Stop in while the library is open to pick up a free comic book from The Comic Store, Lancaster. 
 

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Stop in while the library is open to pick up a free comic book from The Comic Store, Lancaster. 
 

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

May 2 is Free Comic Book Day! Stop into the library anytime today and get a free comic book courtesy of The Comic Shop.

 

Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

May 2 is Free Comic Book Day! Stop into the library anytime today and get a free comic book courtesy of The Comic Shop.

 

Crafterday!

Saturday, May 2, 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. 

Canticuentos!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

¡Miss Vivi presenta Canticuentos! 

Disfruten en familia de un tiempo especial celebrando la cultura hispana con cuentos, canciones y mucho más. 

Este programa se ofrece completamente en español.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

¡Miss Vivi presenta Canticuentos! 

Disfruten en familia de un tiempo especial celebrando la cultura hispana con cuentos, canciones y mucho más. 

Este programa se ofrece completamente en español.

Image of Dog wearing sunglasses to promote the Read to a Therapy Dog program.

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, May 2, 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:

 

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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?

Garden Party

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MAN Patio at Manheim Community
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Step into a whimsical world where the garden comes to life! Wander through our leafy wonderland to plant a tiny vegetable friend to take home, and discover the secret recipes for snacks you can grow in your own backyard.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Patio
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a whimsical world where the garden comes to life! Wander through our leafy wonderland to plant a tiny vegetable friend to take home, and discover the secret recipes for snacks you can grow in your own backyard.

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. 

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Smiley face pancake

I Can Cook: Pancake Art!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Kids are invited to a special Saturday Brunch edition of I Can Cook! Kids, along with their grown-ups, can join us at the Library to hear a pancake themed story, followed by making their own pancake art!

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:

Kids are invited to a special Saturday Brunch edition of I Can Cook! Kids, along with their grown-ups, can join us at the Library to hear a pancake themed story, followed by making their own pancake art!

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

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.

Learning about Diabetes Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Join us for a sweet and silly Diabetes Storytime, filled with stories, songs, and a crafty surprise! 

In a kid-friendly way, we'll explore what diabetes is and how it can be fun!

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a sweet and silly Diabetes Storytime, filled with stories, songs, and a crafty surprise! 

In a kid-friendly way, we'll explore what diabetes is and how it can be fun!

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Saturday, May 2, 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.

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

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Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 5/4 - 5/9
EPH Lobby at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community

Life Skills for Success

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

Chesterbrook Academy

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Adults

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Adults
Event Details:

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, students/staff can check out and return books.

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.

Photo Consent

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

Three children reading a book

Preschool Story Hour

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EPH Story Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Bring your preschooler and all their questions to Story Hour with Kier! We will read 3-4 books, create an art project and involve sensory each week.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your preschooler and all their questions to Story Hour with Kier! We will read 3-4 books, create an art project and involve sensory each week.

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.

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.

Knitting club

Monday, May 4, 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.

Parachute Play

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

"Mahjong Masters" surrounded by mahjong tiles.

Mahjong Masters

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

All experienced (playing for at least one year with no help) players are welcome to join us for fast-paced games of American Mahjong. All players must have a 2025 card to play. Ages 18+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All experienced (playing for at least one year with no help) players are welcome to join us for fast-paced games of American Mahjong. All players must have a 2025 card to play. Ages 18+.

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness logo

Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten Readiness

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is focused on developing skills to prepare children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

Market Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

AI

Social Media and AI

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital platforms, examining how algorithms shape user behavior, content creation, and online communities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital platforms, examining how algorithms shape user behavior, content creation, and online communities.

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.

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.