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Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program!

Indoor Recess! - Educational Games & Activities for Elementary/Middle Grade Homeschool Families

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Indoor Recess! A program for Homeschool families designed to have fun and learn at the same time! Bring the whole family and find textile games, flashcards, classic games, and more!

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. 

Papermaking with Lancaster Parks and Recreation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+ Suggested donation for materials $4.00. Please register all attendees.  

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.

Anime After School!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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. 

LCCL After School Alliance

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

Teach Miss Esther a Craft!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Read to a Therapy Dog!

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

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

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

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

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

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

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
Description:

The passport office is closed.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

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

Merry Christmas

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

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

New Year's Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Years Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for New Year's from Thursday, December 31, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

New Years Eve- Closing @3PM

3:00pm–7:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Happy New Year

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz