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Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
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!

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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

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers
Manheim Community
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Welcome all knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, cross stitchers, felters, spinners, and embroiderers—anyone who transforms fiber into amazing creations is invited to attend our bimonthly Knitting Club.

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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

Community Blood Drive

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
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

Parachute Play

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

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

Mini Chef Creations

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We thank Giant Stores for providing this free educational program at no cost to the library.

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.

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

Dramatic Play Friday

12:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Christmas, Crafts, Cookies, & Cocoa!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Matinee: "Little Shop of Horrors!"

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13+ or younger with parent permission. 

CLOSING @4pm TODAY!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
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 "Everyone" group

Life-Size Candy Land

4:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Challenge your family and friends to a game of life-size Candy Land!  

Follow the path and make your way through the Peppermint Forest, over the Gumdrop Mountains, and escape the Chocolate Swamp!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

LPL Open Late: First Friday

5:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
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 "Everyone" group

Strasburg Borough Tree Lighting Event

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Solo Recital of Holiday Music by Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
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 "Everyone" group

Gifts & Great Reads Book Event

8:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center BC
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our winter book event, Gifts & Great Reads Book Event! We are filling the Morgan Center and Tell Café with a plethora of books and other items, with suggested donations from $0.50 - $2.00.

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

Crafterday!

9:00am–12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

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

Children’s Christmas Party

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop in from 9:30-11 AM for Photo ops with Santa, Storytime by Mrs. Claus, Holiday Music by Phredd Ukulele One Man Band, Gifts from Member’s 1st FCU, Holiday Movie, Raffle Prizes, and Cookies & Milk.

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

Santa Visits the Library

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
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 Happenings

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join us at the library for holiday themed crafts. 

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

Model trains are running in the community room from 10 am until 3 pm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

ELANCO Library Holiday Yard Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Collect recycled treasures and holiday items from the library yard sale! Payment will be by donation, and all proceeds will benefit the ELANCO Library. 

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 "Everyone" group

Model Trains

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Come see the model train display set up by Greg Phillips, Lavon Stauffer, and Friends.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Friends of ELANCO Library Holiday Book Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser

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 "Everyone" group

Holiday Crossings

10:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a free community event benefitting the Manheim Community Library. The Historic Manheim Train Station will be cheerfully decorated to remind us of the holidays gone by. Visit with Santa, shop our gift shop and book sale.

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.