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Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Christmas Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for Christmas.

CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Day)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas 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, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Library CLOSED - Christmas

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

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

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
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.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today in order to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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 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 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The group is currently full. Contact Miss Laura if interested to join in the future. lbear@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

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

CareerLink Representative

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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.

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

Math Homework Assistance with Robyn

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2. 

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

CareerLink Q&A Table

9:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the lobby every Tuesday between 9AM and 5PM. 

A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search needs, inc

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

BookTok Buzz Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

They will meet to discuss The Spiced Cocoa Cafe by Harper Graham and The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James. 

Whether you've read one, both, or none, consider joining them! 

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' EVE

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

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

New Year's 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 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

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

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

New Year's Eve - CLOSING Early

9:00am–1:00pm
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be open 9:00am - 1:00pm on New Year's Eve for express visits.

We will reopen Friday, January 2 at 10:00am.

Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!

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