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Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, but old

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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 "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Babies
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or tedd

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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 "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing? If so, join us for a  biweekly studio-style club focused on architecture!

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

Chair Yoga at the Library

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Cancelled
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Exercise is key to our wellbeing, but you don’t need a gym to keep yourself on the move!

Join LPL for Chair Yoga at the Library and learn how you can use a simple piece of furniture to boost your mobility and help you feel your b

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

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Share the joy of reading with your little ones and join Miss Rachel for stories, songs, and a craft!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the mo

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. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Storytime Corner
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sun and clouds on a light blue background with the words Toddler Time in the foreground

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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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

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

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

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

Penn Medicine LGH Naloxone Community Training

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Penn Medicine, Joining Forces, and Lancaster Public Library have collaborated to provide free in-person Naloxone (Narcan) Trainings to Lancaster County individuals and organizations. 

Trainings will include: 

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

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster City Branch for Pajama Storytime.

We will read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas, and you can too!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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

Slow Flow Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of stress-relieving, life-affirming, ‘feel good’ yoga at the Lancaster Public Library. 

This Slow Flow class connects movement and breath, body and mind.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Musser Park
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time!

This crowd-pleasing program offers social interaction and builds a love of reading through engaging stories, fun songs, and more ✨

Ages 1-

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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. 

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

Adult Crafternoons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and crafts at the Mountville Branch library!

Whether you cross stich or crochet, like to do adult coloring or work in mixed media — join us at the library each month to mingle, work on your proje

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Puzzle Swap & Play

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Have you completed all of your jigsaw puzzles?

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
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Children" group.

ASL Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Rachel's Cafe & Creperie Library Fundraiser

8:00am - 8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library are partnering with Rachel's Cafe & Creperie to raise money in support of Lancaster Public Library!

Visit Rachel's Lancaster City location (201 W.

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

M is for Mindfulness Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, hear

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Earth Day Extravaganza

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Ewell Plaza
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Community members of all ages are invited to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Our host of eco-conscious contributors and entertainers will educate, empower, and inspire our

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

LOVEBUG Sneak Peek Preview

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Delve into the intriguing world of bugs with FRWRD Dance Co! Join an ensemble of professional dancers for a behind-the-scenes sneak peek w

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: 3
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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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 "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.

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.