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Sallie-Anne and the Gallant Old Eleventh

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

When you think of a Civil War regiment, you think of men in navy blue uniforms marching together and depending on one another on the battlefield. What if I told you that the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was different?

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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.

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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.
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.

Ectothermic Animal Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Being a REPTILE is an adventure! These ectothermic animals are buried alive as babies, they grow up as orphans, and they learn how to survive without teachers or parents!

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program ๐Ÿฒ

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The group has space for three more players. Contact Miss Jan if interested. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

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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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Painting for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs.

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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 "Teens" group.

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

โžก Local author Robin Gow will join us to discuss their book

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.

Queer Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

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:

Lititz 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 advisor fro

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

Bread Basics - Homemade Dinner Rolls

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Kayla and learn how to make homemade dinner rolls. The perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.

Cost is $10.00 to cover supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for an hour of crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. For tweens and teens.

Schedule:

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.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿข

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing?

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.

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

LEGOs, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks, and more!

Families are invited to drop in and travel from station to station using a variety of building toys to create your own masterworks!

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.

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.

Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Their November and December project will be making hats and scarves for the Library Community Giving Tree. 

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. 

ELANCO Library Closes at 2pm (Day Before Thanksgiving)

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

ELANCO Library closes at 2pm today. (Day Before Thanksgiving)

Closed Happy Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

CLOSING @ 2pm

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - 3pm)

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

Closed for Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 3:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 27 at 3 pm through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your holiday!

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to allow our staff time to be with their family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will resume our normal operations on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00am.

Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Thanksgiving)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Thanksgiving)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.