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Closing at 2PM

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

Closing at 2PM for New Years Day.

Library Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Eve - CLOSING EARLY 3:00 PM

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

Closed

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

Closed for New Years Day.

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

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 Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

LIBRARY CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR!

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

New Year's Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Mah-Jongg

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg on the first and third Mondays of the month. This is a great opportunity to learn to play!

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. 

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Literary Council Q&A Table

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon is here to answer your questions about the programs they offer, including reading/writing/math classes for adults, English Language Acquisition classes, GED/HiSET prep, and more.

Consultati

Doggie Downtime

10:45am–11:45am
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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Lititz Game Club

4:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Youth Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-15. Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Please register for your first session (even if you miss the initial date) and you will be registered for all subsequent sessions. We will accept walk-ins if space allows.

Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn about the night sky! No registration required. 

Teen Cuisine

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

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

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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Pokémon TCG Meetup

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play Pokémon TCG! Library supplies are limited so please make sure to bring your cards along if you have them. Ages 10-14.

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.

Know Thy Shelf! Teen Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 13-17. Snacks will be provided. Please register for each session you are able to attend.   

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

Family Movie Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

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

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

January's title: The Bad Guys 2

 

 

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

Teen Sleuths: The Brilliant Jewel Thief

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
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.