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Tech Toys

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tykes and toddlers can tune their programming skills by toying with the library's technological toys such as Bee-Bots, Snap Circuits and Tinker Toys.

Open to

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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Miss Shannon Loves Toilet Humor Extravaganza!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Shannon to celebrate the humble toilet!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Life-Size Candy Land

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Challenge your friends and family to a game of life-size Candy Land!

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

Noveltea Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The words Noveltea Book Club next to a stack of four books with a cup of tea on top

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

See the Stars

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a night of stargazing!  

We will have the Library's Newtonian telescope on the terrace to view planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bright Nights and Fun Lights!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights!  

Miss Lauren from PJ Library will provide stories, activities, games, crafts and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Be a part of our teen book club! 

This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community.

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.

Queer Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

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:

Lititz 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 advisor fro

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Get your pre-holiday jitters out in the Construction Zone! 

Drop by the library to construct  a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, & more!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

10:30am - 12:30pm
Everyone
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Take a post holiday break in the Construction Zone! 

Drop by the library to construct  a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, & more!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Celebrate Kwanzaa!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on the second night of Kwanzaa for a celebration of African-American culture!  

The African-American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will provide activities for children, teens and adults, as well as stories and music.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-a-Loud with Raven

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

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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.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Happy NOON Year!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate a NEW year at NOON! 

Let's read stories, sing songs, do some dancing, make a craft, and count down to 2025!

Children and adult caregivers · Registration is helpful, but not required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

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 "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paragons of People's Music: Session 6

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Music, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Live Music, Commentary & Sing-Alongs!

Join us for a special six-part program celebrating the music of legendary songwriters who shaped American culture

Audience participation is encouraged. All are we

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