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Anime After School!

Thursday, May 8, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Home Decor and Housewares Swap

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Swap the home decor and housewares you no longer want for items you will use. This includes kitchen and tableware, home decor, baskets, picture frames etc. Bring your unwanted item...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Swap the home decor and housewares you no longer want for items you will use. This includes kitchen and tableware, home decor, baskets, picture frames etc. Bring your unwanted item(s) in good condition to the library.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings.

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.

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

Lego Lab

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. The...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity. They will be given a myriad of challenges each week to complete.

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. 

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

ASL Storytime

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.This program will be in ASL only.Ag...

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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 "Everyone" group.

Plant Exchange

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MJY Outdoors at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a plant exchange where both indoor and outdoor plants are welcomed!  Drop off your plants at our courtyard from 9:30-10am, and you'll receive a coupon for each pla...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a plant exchange where both indoor and outdoor plants are welcomed!  Drop off your plants at our courtyard from 9:30-10am, and you'll receive a coupon for each plant contributed.  Return from 10-11am to redeem your coupons fo

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Meeting and Media Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Book Club, Community, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction and fantasy picks, with a goal to provide a wide range of authors,

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, May 10, 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, May 10, 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, May 10, 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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

The Extraordinary Gardener (A Longwood Gardens Community Read Program)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Visit us for a special storytime read of The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton followed by an opportunity to plant your own seeds to take home with you! All ages welcome. No r...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Visit us for a special storytime read of The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton followed by an opportunity to plant your own seeds to take home with you! All ages welcome. No registration required. 

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.

Food Allergies

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

Special Needs

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, May 10, 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 "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, May 12, 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

Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 4 PM

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 4 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 4-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 4 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 4-8 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MTP Study Room #119 at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you a teen who loves the library and wants to make a difference? Join our Teen Advisory Board—a new leadership opportunity for teens to shape library programs, services, and sp...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a teen who loves the library and wants to make a difference? Join our Teen Advisory Board—a new leadership opportunity for teens to shape library programs, services, and spaces!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.Click here for more inform...

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.

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

Technology Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

On Tech Tuesdays, we teach a brief lesson on computer how-to, safety & security issues, or new trends in tech. The floor is open for you to ask questions, explore the topic, an...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

On Tech Tuesdays, we teach a brief lesson on computer how-to, safety & security issues, or new trends in tech. The floor is open for you to ask questions, explore the topic, and discuss issues as a group. 

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
NHD Community Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens. Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens.

 

Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 Schedule

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.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.All age...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Gardening Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant and take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardenin...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be creating our own garden at the Library! We’ll plan, plant and take care of our garden and watch it grow. We will also experiment and have fun trying out our own gardening methods! Ages 5-9.

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.

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

Garden Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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: 19
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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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