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Anime Club

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Movie & Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and watch anime and have some snacks with friends! Offered most months on the first Friday. Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.As our teens have mostly aged...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come and watch anime and have some snacks with friends! Offered most months on the first Friday. Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.

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.

LPL Open Late: First Friday

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month. Art galleries, studios, museums, r...

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

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! 

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

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

Ready, Set, Explore: Slide into Summer

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Pennon Education and WITF are hosting a FREE event to help us celebrate Summer Reading! Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer offers families an opportunity to ignite summer l...

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

Pennon Education and WITF are hosting a FREE event to help us celebrate Summer Reading! 

Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer offers families an opportunity to ignite summer learning and encoura

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FREE Health Screenings

Monday, June 9, 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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, June 9, 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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 10, 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pollinator Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages2 to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. Join Sherry Watson from the Penn State Master Gardener’s program to get the buzz about bees! Each child wil...

Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages2 to 6 years with caregiver – other family members are welcome. 

Join Sherry Watson from the Penn State Master Gardener’s program to get the buzz about bees! Each child will receive a seed packet. 

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

Garden Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MTP Morgan Center B 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 B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Unraveling Yarns

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your ...

Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

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.

Splash Day!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPH Outside at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activitie...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be outside on the grass for Splash Day! Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle and sunscreen already applied. There will be water tables set up, activities planned out and the sprinkler available!

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.

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.
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.

Lafayette in Lancaster Bicentennial Celebration, with Benton Webber

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
NHD Activity Room at Eastern Lancaster County
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

While but a teenager, the French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette  left his home in France and traveled to the newly-formed United States of America to help them win the Revolu...

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

While but a teenager, the French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette  left his home in France and traveled to the newly-formed United States of America to help them win the Revolutionary War.

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

Anime After School!

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Lego Lab

Thursday, June 12, 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 "Adults" group.

Community Blood Drive

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
EPH Multipurpose Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment. Ages 18+.

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

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ephrata Library” to schedule an appointment. Ages 18+.

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

Block Party!

Friday, June 13, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 14, 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, June 14, 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, June 14, 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 "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Basil

Saturday, June 14, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

Monday, June 16, 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.

Tween Hangout

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPH Conference Room at Ephrata
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Come hang out at the Library! We will have board games and coloring available. Feel free to bring things like Pokémon cards, sketching supplies or other small activities to work on...

Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come hang out at the Library! We will have board games and coloring available. Feel free to bring things like Pokémon cards, sketching supplies or other small activities to work on as we hang out together! 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Almost Perfect Crimes

Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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