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ASL Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 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.

Spring Plant Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!Friday, May 16 from 10AM-5PMSaturday, May 17 from 10AM-12PMMountville Church of the Brethre...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 16 from 10AM-5PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!Friday, May 16 from 10AM-5PMSaturday, May 17 from 10AM-12PMMountville Church of the Brethre...

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 16 from 10AM-5PM

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool Curriculum and Book Swap

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Homeschooling families are invited to:Find good homes for books you’ve outgrownCollect new educational materials for freeConnect with other home educators.11-11:30am: Drop of your ...

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Homeschooling families are invited to:

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

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The notice on the bounty board in the town center reads in hasty script: "ADVENTURERS NEEDED! Urgent mission, handsomely rewarded. "Will you join a new party of rogues, spellcaster...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The notice on the bounty board in the town center reads in hasty script: "ADVENTURERS NEEDED! Urgent mission, handsomely rewarded. "

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.

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, May 19, 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

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

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (o...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

Wednesday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafts and Conversation!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?This program will meet most months (dat...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?

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 21, 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 21, 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 "Seniors" group.

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime After School!

Thursday, May 22, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If chronic pain gets in the way of living life on your terms, we hope you will join Lancaster Public Library and certified instructors from Penn State Health for our upcoming progr...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If chronic pain gets in the way of living life on your terms, we hope you will join Lancaster Public Library and certified instructors from Penn State Health for our upcoming program, “Empowered Relief: Managing Chronic Pain.”

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

Block Party!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.Block Party is an h...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 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 Raven, a loving KPETs therapy dog.Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot ...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED

All Day
Moores Memorial

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY