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Home History

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MTP Morgan Center B at Manheim Township
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Registration Open
Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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

The Backbone of Our Country: The Women of the Civil War

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
COL Meeting Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Columbia Civil War Historian Cindy Beaston will present a special topic in honor of Mother’s Day. We will look at certain women and the roles they played during our country’s darke...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Columbia Civil War Historian Cindy Beaston will present a special topic in honor of Mother’s Day. We will look at certain women and the roles they played during our country’s darkest time.

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.

Wild Edibles: An LG Community Read event

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Discover what is edible in your own garden and out in the wild. Debbie is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified sc...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Discover what is edible in your own garden and out in the wild. Debbie is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author.

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.

A Short History of Folk Music Part 1

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Presented by Dr. Doug Morris of West Chester University, A Short History of Folk Music will include performances, commentary, and the celebration of the thousands of trad...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Presented by Dr.

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

Genealogy Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
ADM Community Room at Adamstown
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older st...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults.   

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 "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.

Railroad History in Columbia

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
COL Community Room at Columbia
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Columbia Historic Preservation Society President Chris Vera as he presents Railroad History in Columbia. This program is best suited for children ages 5+. This program i...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Columbia Historic Preservation Society President Chris Vera as he presents Railroad History in Columbia.

This program is best suited for children ages 5+.

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

Terrific Trails!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room at Quarryville
Program Type:
Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Best for adults, teens, older kids.  Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join Lancaster native and librarian Keith Greenawalt as he discusses some of his favorite local and regio...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Best for adults, teens, older kids.  Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join Lancaster native and librarian Keith Greenawalt as he discusses some of his favorite local and regional trails.

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

The Path to Home Ownership: How To Be A First Time Home Buyer

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This program will assess the current housing market, show how to give yourself an advantage as a buyer, dispel mortgage myths, explain the importance of credit and down payments, w...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

This program will assess the current housing market, show how to give yourself an advantage as a buyer, dispel mortgage myths, explain the importance of credit and down payments, while providing patrons with the dos and don'ts of buying your firs

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

El camino hacia la propiedad de una vivienda: cómo ser un comprador de vivienda por primera vez

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Este programa evaluará el mercado inmobiliario actual, mostrará cómo obtener una ventaja como comprador, disipará los mitos hipotecarios, explicará la importancia del crédito y los...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Este programa evaluará el mercado inmobiliario actual, mostrará cómo obtener una ventaja como comprador, disipará los mitos hipotecarios, explicará la importancia del crédito y los pagos iniciales, mientras brinda a

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Pruning

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This first session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on pruning! You'll learn about the tools used for pruning, as well as how to main...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

This first session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on pruning!

You'll learn about the tools used for pruning, as well as how to maintain and clean them, along with safety while pruning.

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.

A Short History of Folk Music Part 2

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPL Community Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Presented by Dr. Doug Morris of West Chester University, A Short History of Folk Music will include performances, commentary, and the celebration of the thousands of trad...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Presented by Dr.

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

13 Poirots and 7 Miss Marples: Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched"

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MJY Engle Room Large at Milanof-Schock
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In advance of her appearance as a presenter and panelist at the world-renowned Agatha Christie Festival in England, Teresa Peschel will join us to discuss her book Agatha Christie,...

Registration Open
Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

In advance of her appearance as a presenter and panelist at the world-renowned Agatha Christie Festival in England, Teresa Peschel will join us to discuss her book Agatha Christie, She Watched: One Woman’s Plot to

Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 3 PM

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Adamstown Area Library Closed Until 3 PM

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Adamstown

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed until 3 pm for Kindergarten Screening. The library will be open from 3-8 p.m.

Closing Early

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock

The Library will be closing early today at 6pm. Make sure to visit us before that time to stock up on books and DVDs for the long weekend!

Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

The Library will be closing early today at 6pm. Make sure to visit us before that time to stock up on books and DVDs for the long weekend!

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.

A Look at Libraries: Lititz Public Library, 1936 to the present

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
LTZ Community Room at Lititz
Program Type:
Community, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

A quick look at the history of our wonderful community library - A 1936 idea, a long and winding path, and a wide open future…

Registration Open
Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

A quick look at the history of our wonderful community library - A 1936 idea, a long and winding path, and a wide open future…

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Quarryville

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Mountville Branch CLOSED

All Day
Mountville Branch

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 25 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. The Lancaster City Branch will be op...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

The Mountville Branch will be closed on Saturday, May 25 to accommodate the Memorial Day Parade.

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Adamstown

Adamstown Area will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend.