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

Short Story Discussion Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month as we read and discuss works in the Short Story genre! From classic to contemporary, we’ll cover a variety of authors and stories to help us explore well-known works and introduce us to new favorites.

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

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.

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This event is in the "Children" group

Cooking with Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's eat! 

Kids and their grown-ups will learn how to make tasty and healthy foods that can easily be made again at home. 

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

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

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.

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

LCCL After School Alliance

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Everyone" group

LPL Open Late: First Friday

5:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library a stop on your First Friday culture crawl!

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Delayed Opening - Lancaster City Branch

12:00pm–12:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

The Lancaster City Branch opens at 12PM. 

The Red Rose Run returns to Lancaster City on Saturday, June 6, 2025. The run starts at 8AM in Binns Park/Ewell Plaza, and our block of N.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Everyone" group

FREE Health Screenings

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Main Lobby or Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information and

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

Health Insurance Q&A Table

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have questions about health insurance?

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 "Adults" group

Lunch Time Junk Journaling

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pack your lunch, grab a journal*, and meet us at the library for junk journaling. 

It is a creative way to make a journal using recycled and found materials, and to record your thoughts, ideas, and memories.

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

Teen Gaming

2:00pm–5:00pm
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:

TV screen with words Teen Gaming displayed

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 "Adults" group

Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your appetite and a dish to share to Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club!

  • Each month, we will display the chosen cookbook at the Lancaster City Branch circulation desk
  • Register by adding your name

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant. 

New members are welcome to join the discussion.

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.

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

Voter Registration Q&A Table

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

CC Blueprint wants to see communities thrive, and that starts by making sure everyone's voice is heard. 

Stop by their information table to get help registering to vote, learn more about how your vote can make a difference, and hear a

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

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!

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 "Adults" group

Write Now Lancaster

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Weeds & How to Manage Them

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have to live with weeds in our gardens, but we can take steps to help manage them better. 

Learn general information on weed identification, some common weeds found in Lancaster County, and various Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Skills for Success

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. 

Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib