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Out in Central Pennsylvania: The History of an LGBTQ Community

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Authors William Burton and Barry Loveland will join us for a lecture on their book,

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

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 c

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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

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 "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

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

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:

Patrons ages 3 and up are invited to spend an evening fine tuning their tech skills by engaging with our tech toys, such as Bee-Bots, Snap Circuits, and Tinker Toys.

Open to children ages 3-12 plus their adult caregive

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: 19
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 "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 + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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.

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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time!

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

Ages 1-2 · Siblings a

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 "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 "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: 18
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Navigating the Startup Journey

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon Presents:

Ready • Set • Launch: Navigating the Startup Journey 

Are you ready to turn your business dreams into reality but you aren't sure where to

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 "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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

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 "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

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 "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 "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 "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 + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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.

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 "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the library for Toddler Time!

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

Ages 1-2 · Siblings a

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 "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 "Adults" group.

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction and fantasy picks, with a goal to provide a wide range of authors,

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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

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 "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

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Short Story Discussion Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.