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Holiday Story Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Holiday stories, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and a craft!

Enter to win door prizes! 

Purchase tickets for a chance to win ticket to the Crayola Factory or a puzzle board!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Holiday stories, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and a craft!

Enter to win door prizes! 

Purchase tickets for a chance to win ticket to the Crayola Factory or a puzzle board!

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

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 "Adults" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MTP Lapp Story Silo at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

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

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

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

Spanish Story Time w/ Mrs. Rozo

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MAN Children's Area at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Presentation, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

This Spanish Story Time will be spoken in Spanish for a Spanish Emersion experience for all children who attend. If parents would like to have printed instructions in English to help direct their child, they can be requested in advance. Mrs.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Presentation, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spanish Story Time will be spoken in Spanish for a Spanish Emersion experience for all children who attend. If parents would like to have printed instructions in English to help direct their child, they can be requested in advance. Mrs.

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 "Tweens" group

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Birthday Party!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens

Don't be a PARTY POOPER or have a MELTDOWN!

It's a NO-BRAINER to make the LONG HAUL to the library for our Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party! 

There will be activities, crafts, and snacks to celebrate all 20 Wimpy Kid books.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't be a PARTY POOPER or have a MELTDOWN!

It's a NO-BRAINER to make the LONG HAUL to the library for our Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party! 

There will be activities, crafts, and snacks to celebrate all 20 Wimpy Kid books.

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

STEAM Saturday

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
ADM Children's Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. For ages 5-12. 

Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. For ages 5-12. 

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 "Everyone" group

Santa Visits the Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Come visit with Santa at the library. Santa will read a story at 11 am

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

Come visit with Santa at the library. Santa will read a story at 11 am

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 "Everyone" group

Holiday Cookie Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the library to shop a large assortment of delicious cookies and other baked goods, plus gift items and silent auctions!

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

Stop by the library to shop a large assortment of delicious cookies and other baked goods, plus gift items and silent auctions!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Jingle Books

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
LPL Community + Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Visit with a group of local authors and gain insight into creative writing and book publishing! 

Multiple authors will discuss their process for writing and how they found publishers for their novels.

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Visit with a group of local authors and gain insight into creative writing and book publishing! 

Multiple authors will discuss their process for writing and how they found publishers for their novels.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
QVL Pennington Family Conference Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Holiday Happenings

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Holiday themed crafts from 10 am until 2 pm

Santa Visits from 10 am until Noon. At 11 am he will read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. 

Model Trains will be running from 10 am until 2 pm. 

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

Holiday themed crafts from 10 am until 2 pm

Santa Visits from 10 am until Noon. At 11 am he will read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. 

Model Trains will be running from 10 am until 2 pm. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Model Trains

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Come visit the model train displays set up and run by Greg Phillips, Lavon Stauffer, and Friends.

Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Come visit the model train displays set up and run by Greg Phillips, Lavon Stauffer, and Friends.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Visit with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Age Group:
Everyone
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

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

Duplo Free Play

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 "Teens" group

Teen Sleuths: Vanished in The Highlands

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Nearly 40 years after the discovery of evidence and a note that read "Please help me! Call the constable, I've been kidnapped" at Edinburgh Castle, you have been tasked with solving a case gone cold. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nearly 40 years after the discovery of evidence and a note that read "Please help me! Call the constable, I've been kidnapped" at Edinburgh Castle, you have been tasked with solving a case gone cold. 

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 "Tweens" group

Read BeTWEEN the Lines

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MTP Morgan Center A at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Hey TWEENS!  We have a program designed just for you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey TWEENS!  We have a program designed just for you!

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Saturday Gaming for Tweens

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens

We’ll play various games like Mario Kart and board games. Feel free to bring your Pokémon cards to battle! Ages 10-12. 

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

We’ll play various games like Mario Kart and board games. Feel free to bring your Pokémon cards to battle! Ages 10-12. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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
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

STEM Gingerbread House Construction Zone

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone

Attention builders and engineers of all ages! Stop by the ELANCO Library to design and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. Don't miss this delicious STEM challenge! To ensure we have adequate materials, registration is required!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention builders and engineers of all ages! Stop by the ELANCO Library to design and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. Don't miss this delicious STEM challenge! To ensure we have adequate materials, registration is 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

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

Family Holiday Sing-Along Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
MTP Morgan Center ABC at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the season with family and friends as we sing along to classic carols and festive favorites, led by our youth services department!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with family and friends as we sing along to classic carols and festive favorites, led by our youth services department!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with:

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

Strategy Board Games for Adults

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

If you’re looking for more of a challenge than party games, join us for this new program focused on strategy games!

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

If you’re looking for more of a challenge than party games, join us for this new program focused on strategy games!

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

Life Skills for Success

Monday, December 15, 2025 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

3 Week Parachute Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
LTZ Storytime Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parachute games encourage cooperative play, following directions, and motor skills coordination.

Participants are asked to attend all 3 weeks.

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 "Adults" group

Chesterbrook Academy

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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

Little Ducklings Baby and Caregiver Class

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group:
Babies, Adults

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Babies, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little Ducklings-Baby and Caregiver Class for babies 3 months up to 17 months. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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