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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!

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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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Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for lego club every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month! 

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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.

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Trivia Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for adults and older (high school age) teens based on the challenge level of questions.

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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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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

Family Yoga (children ages 6 to 15 with a caregiver)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family yoga is for children ages 6 to 15 years and a caregiver. Jenny Bones from Black Cat Yoga will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. (If not, some mats are available for use.)

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Drop-In Valentine Craft

11:00am–1:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library to make a beautiful doily painted card for your loved one! For all ages, by the fireplace and in the Children's Room.

 

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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 "Teens" group

Teen Matinee:

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. 

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Annual Puzzle Competition

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Kreider Cultural Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

 

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

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.

Photo Consent

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Valentine's Day Blind Date with a Book

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to meet your next favorite book? Stop by our Blind Date with a Book Valentine's event!

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy Research Circle

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Explore your family history with guidance from local genealogy researcher Ken McCrea. This bi-monthly group offers research support, discussion, and hands-on help for beginners and experienced genealogists alike.

 

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Photo Consent

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Sleuths: The Brilliant Jewel Thief

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

During a diamond heist at the Penderson Auction House, safecracker prodigy Nicky Wagner is killed. His brother has asked you, a private investigator, to locate the culprit and the missing jewel. 

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

Teen Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing at this teen program. It's pretty cool to hang out with other teens who like to draw! Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

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

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!

Closed

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

Closed for President's Day.

CLOSED President’s Day

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Holiday Closure

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

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

Crafty Cards - Birthday Cards

11:00am–12:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

February Theme: Birthday Cards

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Discovery Drop-In

10:00am–4:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Each month, on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday, we will use our senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, wings, skulls, claws, books, activities, and all kinds of other manipulatives. All Ages.

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. 

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

10:00am–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 library lobby every Tuesday between 10AM and 5PM. 

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

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

Structural Engineering with Lancaster Science Factory

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will become structural engineers! They'll be introduced to different types of bridges and how engineers have designed bridges for specific functions.

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.

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

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. 

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

Typing for Homeschoolers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come practice basic typing skills! We will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. We'll even do some fun typing challenges! We ask that all participants have basic reading and spelling skill to attend.

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.

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

Computer... Help!

1:15pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons for IT help!