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Preschool Storytime - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required!  ...

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.

Chilled to the Bone - Teen Potluck and Trivia

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:
Bring your favorite cozy snack to share with friends as we huddle up in the library for a trivia night all about our bones and skeletal system. Think of it as a chance to connect with your inner self!  For teens and tweens. No registration re...

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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.

Frugal Crafts and Gifts for Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Finance
Event Details:
Want to practice budgeting skills and have some crafty fun? This program will challenge teens to make gifts within a set "budget" to give to friends and family. All supplies will be provided... but you may need to get creative! For ages 12 and up,...

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland at our story times this month as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library! Beginners welcome! We’ll get you started on your first project. For all ages.  ...

Preschool Storytime - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required!  ...

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.

Research Tips and Tricks for Tweens and Teens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Technology Class
Event Details:
Are you struggling with a research paper or report? Do you want some tips on how to find credible information quickly? Join Miss Jen to learn how to be a research pro. Have a project you are currently working on? Bring it with you to apply what we le...

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland at our story times this month as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:
Once a month, we’ll build themed creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library. No registration required. Recommended for ages 8+ and siblings. ...

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.

STEM Gingerbread House Construction Zone

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
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Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, STEM
Registration Required
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Event Details:
Attention builders and engineers of all ages! Stop by the ELANCO library to design and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. Don't miss this delicious STEM challenge! To ensure we have adequate materials, registration is required! Registr...

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.

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Preschool Storytime - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required!  ...

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.

"On the Same Page" Teen Book Club Discusses "When Stars are Scattered" by Mohamed and Jamieson

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:
Join us at ELANCO Library as we discuss a different graphic novel every month focusing on civic and social literacy. This month we will be discussing the graphic novel "When Stars are Scattered" by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson. Meetings will...

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland at our story times this month as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

All Libraries Closed for Christmas Eve & Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown, Bookmobile, Columbia, Eastern Lancaster County, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Gap, Intercourse, Lancaster, Library System of Lancaster County, Lititz, Manheim Community, Manheim Township, Milanof-Schock, Moores Memorial, Mountville Branch, Quarryville, Strasburg-Heisler, Library

Preschool Storytime - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required!  ...

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.

Toddler Thursdays - Winter Wonderland

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Take a walk in a winter wonderland at our story times this month as we read stories, sing songs, and make crafts to celebrate the season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

Multiple Libraries Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Some Locations
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown, Bookmobile, Columbia, Eastern Lancaster County, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Gap, Intercourse, Manheim Community, Manheim Township, Milanof-Schock, Moores Memorial, Quarryville, Strasburg-Heisler
Description:
Please look over the list to see which libraries are closed for New Year's Eve. ...

Preschool Storytime - Winter Animals

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us as we learn about what different animals do in Winter through stories, songs, and activities! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

Toddler Thursday - Winter Animals

10:30am - 11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us as we learn about what different animals do in Winter through stories, songs, and activities! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! ...

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.

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. This musical storytime is designed to promote language development and reading readiness skills while providing young ...

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.

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Board Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup. Children of all ages (accompanied by their parent or other c...

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable  for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for January is: The Island Of Sea Woman by Lisa See. ...

Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD First Floor Seating Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library! Beginners welcome! We’ll get you started on your first project. For all ages.  ...