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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

Go Fore Golf 2025 Registration Opens Today!

All Day
Everyone
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Register here! We are using a new registration platform, you should receive confirmation automatically. Contact us only if you encounter any problems with registration. 

 

Touch a Heart Valentine Collection

All Day
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All month we will be collecting your handmade cards to distribute to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, and hospital patients.

Brunswick Farm Apartments - 359 Hampden Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Brunswick Farm Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

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.

Special Needs

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

Golden Triangle Apartments - 72 Roosevelt Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17601

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public, stopped within Golden Triangle Apartments near the community center.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

Friends Book Sale

9:30am–7:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Farm Show Butter Sculptures

6:00pm–7:00pm
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, Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Lancaster Rec Center - 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

9:15am–10:00am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for anyone at the Lancaster Rec.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

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. 

Connect with a Social Worker at the Library

11:30am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.

Tempo Clubhouse - 1861 Charter Ln # 118, Lancaster, PA 17602

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

Pheasant Ridge Community - 209 Longwood Ct W, Lancaster, PA 17603

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

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.

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

Paws 2 Read

10:00am–10:15am
Everyone
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

10:15am–10:30am
Everyone
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

10:30am–10:45am
Everyone
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Paws 2 Read

10:45am–11:00am
Everyone
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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