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LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone

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. No registration required.

Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, 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. 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.

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 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Children's Area at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
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.

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 "Adults" group

Write Now Lancaster

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

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

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 15, 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

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

Common Thread Crafting Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Unravel your creativity and connect at Common Thread Crafting Club! Whether you’re a master of the needles or just starting your first row, join our bimonthly gathering for all things fiber.

Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unravel your creativity and connect at Common Thread Crafting Club! Whether you’re a master of the needles or just starting your first row, join our bimonthly gathering for all things fiber.

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 "Everyone" group

Spring Plant Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

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

Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM

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 15 from 10AM-5PM

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

Parachute Play

Friday, May 15, 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.

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

Dramatic Play Friday

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sit! Stay! Read!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab at Quarryville
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4-11, registered patrons will be given 10 minute reading slots in order of signup.  Walk-ins may be accommodated if slots remain open after all registered readers have finished their turn.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-11, registered patrons will be given 10 minute reading slots in order of signup.  Walk-ins may be accommodated if slots remain open after all registered readers have finished their turn.

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.

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

Crafterday!

Saturday, May 16, 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 "Adults" group

Joyful Stitchers

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:45pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

 

Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

 

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

LEGO Program

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

The LEGO monthly program will tackle a variety of themes. Capping off each lesson will be a healthy amount of free-build time. The program would be open to 12 children each month between the ages of 6-10 years old.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The LEGO monthly program will tackle a variety of themes. Capping off each lesson will be a healthy amount of free-build time. The program would be open to 12 children each month between the ages of 6-10 years old.

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

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Saturday, May 16, 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 "Everyone" group

Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MVL Offsite Location at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

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

Friday, May 15 from 10AM-5PM

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 15 from 10AM-5PM

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

Young Adult Board Gaming

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Open board game time for young adults and older teens (16+) in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Open board game time for young adults and older teens (16+) in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, May 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, May 18, 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

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

Chesterbrook Academy

Monday, May 18, 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. 

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

Knitting club

Monday, May 18, 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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Discovery Drop-In

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Each month, on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday, we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives. All Ages.

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Each month, on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday, we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives. All Ages.

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

Parachute Play

Monday, May 18, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Masters

Monday, May 18, 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+.

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

Lanco Christian Drop Off

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Adults

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Lancaster County Christian School. 

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 Lancaster County Christian School. 

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.

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

Market Monday

Monday, May 18, 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.