Upcoming Events

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CLOSING @ 2pm

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year's Eve)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year's Eve)

New Year's Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

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 Tuesday, December 31, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Enjoy your 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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Happy NOON Year!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate a NEW year at NOON! 

Let's read stories, sing songs, do some dancing, make a craft, and count down to 2025!

Children and adult caregivers · Registration is helpful, but not required

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

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

New Year's Eve - CLOSING at 2:00pm

2:00pm - 11:45pm
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING at 2:00pm on New Year's Eve.

We wish you a safe and Happy New Year! 

Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

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

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - 3pm)

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Special Library Hours: 9am - 4pm

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz
Description:

The library is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on New Year's Eve.

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Thursday, January 2.

Library Closed

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Years Day- Library Closed

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Let your child’s imagination soar in this hands-on free play program! Designed for kids ages 2-7, this engaging session provides a creative and interactive environment where children can explore, build, and learn through play.

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

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This month's movie is: The Wild Robot

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver

10:00am - 11:30am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required. 

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

Dramatic Play Fridays

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

Join us for a fun-filled adventure at the library! Children ages 2–7 are invited to explore their creativity and imagination through hands-on pretend play. This free program offers three exciting stations:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ages 4-11, registered patrons will be given reading slots in order of signup. Walk-ins may be accommodated if slots remain open after all registered readers have finished their turn.

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.

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.