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Baby Storytime at the Mountville Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Shannon at the Mountville Branch for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Ages 0-11 months · Walk-ins welcome!

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. 

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.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Lancaster, Mountville Branch
Description:

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 10 for staff training. Both locations will reopen on Saturday, April 11.

You can still use many of the library’s resources even when the building is closed:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rachel's Cafe & Creperie Library Fundraiser

8:00am–3:00pm
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 "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

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 "Children" group

Building STEAM Maker Space

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Building STEAM is an open-exploration maker space for the entire family! 

Every month, patrons can explore STEAM in an imaginative way!

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

Lancaster Live & Learn Series 2026 - The William Whipper Reading Circle

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Commonwealth Monument Project returns to the Lancaster Public Library for its annual LIVE AND LEARN CHAUTAUQUA.

Presented in memory of the life and legacy of Lenwood Sloan, the 2026 series is a salute to PA Abolitionist William

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

Bad Art Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re a seasoned creative struggling with art block or an arts enthusiast who's never picked up a pencil. Bad Art Club encourages you to release your fears, doubts and/or perfectionistic tendencies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Domestic Violence Services Q&A Table

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

If you are a victim of domestic violence, hope and help is out there! 

Talk to Domestic Violence Services team members from Community Action Partnership to learn about the resources they offer, including crisis intervention, safety pl

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Storytime at the Mountville Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Shannon at the Mountville Branch for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Ages 0-11 months · Walk-ins welcome!

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. 

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

Miniature Paint Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lancaster Public Library and Chris Medalis as he shows you the techniques for painting your favorite characters, but in 1:56 scale!

Have you never heard the terms "dry brush," "layering," or "glazing?" Then this program is for you!

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
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 "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

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Monday Edition

5:00pm–7:00pm
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...on Mondays!

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the ch