Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

Plant Exchange

9:30am - 11:00am
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Outdoors
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a plant exchange where both indoor and outdoor plants are welcomed!  Drop off your plants at our courtyard from 9:30-10am, and you'll receive a coupon for each plant contributed.  Return from 10-11am to redeem your coupons fo

Paws 2 Read

10:00am - 10:15am
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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. 

Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am - 2:00pm
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Paws 2 Read

10:15am - 10:30am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:30am - 10:45am
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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. 

Paws 2 Read

10:45am - 11:00am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:45am - 11:00am
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

Paws 2 Read

11:00am - 11:15am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

11:00am - 11:15am
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

Nature Journaling in Your Garden: A Longwood Gardens Community Read Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Learn how to connect with personal and community gardens through the art of nature journaling. Participants will practice basic techniques and skills and learn to nurture their creative side to flourish and grow!

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.

The Backbone of Our Country: The Women of the Civil War

11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Columbia Civil War Historian Cindy Beaston will present a special topic in honor of Mother’s Day. We will look at certain women and the roles they played during our country’s darkest time.

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. 

Duplo Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

Paws 2 Read

11:15am - 11:30am
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

11:15am - 11:30am
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11:15AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

Cookbook Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a Cookbook Club? Like a book club, members meet to discuss books and enjoy each other’s company along with some great food. Who can join in? Everyone!

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. 

Wild Edibles: An LG Community Read event

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Discover what is edible in your own garden and out in the wild. Debbie is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author.

A Short History of Folk Music Part 1

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Presented by Dr.

Chill and Draw with Hanna

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Jan and artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing in this after-hours teen program. Unwind from a busy week with other teens who like to draw. Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Bookmobile stops in the Southern End

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

The Bookmobile is coming to the Southern End on the second Monday of each month!

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

Bart Fire Company - 11 Furnace Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566

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

This stop is open to the public. At this stop, patrons will be able to register for a library card, return books, check out books, 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.