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Adult Crafting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us once a month for various crafts for adults. Vicki and Connie will take turns leading the program each month.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for various crafts for adults. Vicki and Connie will take turns leading the program each month.

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 "Everyone" group

LEGO Creation Club

Thursday, April 23, 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 "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, April 24, 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

Health Insurance Q&A Table

Saturday, April 25, 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?

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Meeting Room A at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

How Old is the Earth? An Eras Tour

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Go on an Eras Tour of Earth!

A naturalist from the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation will present a PowerPoint on the different stages of earth’s history to answer the question: How old is the Earth?&nb

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Event Details:

Go on an Eras Tour of Earth!

A naturalist from the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation will present a PowerPoint on the different stages of earth’s history to answer the question: How old is the Earth?&nb

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

A variety of local authors will be on hand to discuss their work, sign books and just to chat. Books will be available for purchase. A part of your purchase price will go towards our Junior Friends Group! All ages. 

Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

A variety of local authors will be on hand to discuss their work, sign books and just to chat. Books will be available for purchase. A part of your purchase price will go towards our Junior Friends Group! All ages. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/27 - 5/2
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Monday, April 27, 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 "Everyone" group

Friends of the Lititz Library Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Fundraiser
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Lititz Library monthly meeting.

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

Friends of the Lititz Library monthly meeting.

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

Computer... Help!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:30pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!

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

LPL Builders Lab

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
LPL Program Room A at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, an

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

Morning Mahjong

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MTP Morgan Center C at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

🀄️✨Join us for a morning of strategy, skill, and socializing! 🀄️✨

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

🀄️✨Join us for a morning of strategy, skill, 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.

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

MAWSA AquaHawk Training Sessions

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Representatives from MAWSA will show Manheim residents how to use AquaHawk for their water/sewer bills.

Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Representatives from MAWSA will show Manheim residents how to use AquaHawk for their water/sewer bills.

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

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

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!

Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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 "Teens" group

Teen Pizza and Puzzle Mystery "Murder at Bedford Manor"

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

A delicious experience as we enjoy Two Cousins Pizza, piece together a jigsaw, read the mystery story, and solve a murder. MUST register by April 27! Ages 13+. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

A delicious experience as we enjoy Two Cousins Pizza, piece together a jigsaw, read the mystery story, and solve a murder. MUST register by April 27! Ages 13+. 

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 "Adults" group

The Sensory Social

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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

Ad-lib Adventures

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to embrace all the twists and turns of life in a safe, supportive atmosphere. 

In this session, you'll learn through a series of structured playful activities — only partly inspired by theatre (with absolutely NO acting required

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to embrace all the twists and turns of life in a safe, supportive atmosphere. 

In this session, you'll learn through a series of structured playful activities — only partly inspired by theatre (with absolutely NO acting required

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

YWCA Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

We will have an educator from the Lancaster County YWCA alongside Kier to talk to the children about appropriate boundaries in everyday life.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have an educator from the Lancaster County YWCA alongside Kier to talk to the children about appropriate boundaries in everyday life.

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.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LPL Program Room B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Anime After School!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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

Poetry Open Mic Night for Adults

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In honor of National Poetry Month the library will host an open mic night for poets and those who love poetry. 

Register to recite your own poetry or a favorite poem. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of National Poetry Month the library will host an open mic night for poets and those who love poetry. 

Register to recite your own poetry or a favorite poem. 

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

ASL Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

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

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

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 "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

Friday, May 1, 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 "Everyone" group

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.