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Music and Movement

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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.

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 "Everyone" group

Christmas, Crafts, Cookies, & Cocoa!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MAN Community Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for an evening of Christmas fun, crafts, cookies, cocoa, Santa, and stories! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be reading Christmas classics and walking around for folks to meet and greet! Cookies and cocoa will be out for everyone to partake.

Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Christmas fun, crafts, cookies, cocoa, Santa, and stories! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be reading Christmas classics and walking around for folks to meet and greet! Cookies and cocoa will be out for everyone to partake.

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

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.

CLOSING @4pm TODAY!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler

We will be closing at 4PM today so that we can get ready for the Strasburg Borough Tree Lighting Event! Fun, games and food will be available! The FUN begins at 5:30 on the Borough...

Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
Description:

We will be closing at 4PM today so that we can get ready for the Strasburg Borough Tree Lighting Event! Fun, games and food will be available! The FUN begins at 5:30 on the Borough Lawn. the Tree lighting will be at 6:30.

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

Solo Recital of Holiday Music by Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPL Board Room at Lancaster
Program Type:
Community, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Celebrate the season in the spirit of music and togetherness at Lancaster Public Library.

Join us for a solo recital of holiday-based repertoire from the 16th century through the 20th century, including pieces by Bach, Vi

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

Celebrate the season in the spirit of music and togetherness at Lancaster Public Library.

Join us for a solo recital of holiday-based repertoire from the 16th century through the 20th century, including pieces by Bach, Vi

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Storytime Corner at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

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

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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.

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 "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:

Lancaster City Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Lancaster

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

Mountville Branch CLOSING EARLY

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering. The buildings will reopen, and regular hours will resume on Wednesda...

Closing
Branches:
Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will close early on Tuesday, December 16 for a staff holiday gathering.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MVL Storytime Corner at Mountville Branch
Program Type:
Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers are invited to the Mountville Branch for Toddler Time!

Have fun with friends, stories, and music while building a foundation for early learning and literacy. 

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

Music and Movement

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
LPL Program Room A + B at Lancaster
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MAN Meeting Room at Manheim Community
Program Type:
Community, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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.

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

CLOSED - CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Eve)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Eve)

Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Eve)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Lancaster, Mountville Branch

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The buildings will reopen on Saturday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Quarryville

The library will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Adamstown

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Moores Memorial

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Columbia

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. We hope you have ...

Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. 

We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!