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Digital Literacy Skills

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
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Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pinochle Party

12:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking our language! Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3 p.m. Seniors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of MSL Adult Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a few rounds of Bingo and earn vouchers for books (from our lobby racks) as prizes! This Bingo session is led by the Friends of Milanof-Schock Library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Writing club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 19+ please register for each session. Sessions with insuficcient attendance will be cancelled so please monitor your email.

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

Craft Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a crafter?  Consider dropping in to our Craft Cafe!

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

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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 "Children" group

Kids Create: Shrink Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes great art comes in small packages! Come out and create your own shrink art masterpieces! Ages 5-10. 

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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.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Lititz Game Club

4:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Game Night

5:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves board games but don't have anyone to play them with? Come to the Library the first and third Wednesdays of every month for a couple hours of casual competition...a variety games are available. No need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tabletop RPGs for Adults

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local GM Matt as he runs a variety of Tabletop Role Playing Games that rotate each month.

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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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Toddlers
Lititz
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 14 - March 25.

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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.

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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

Board Games for Adults

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the Library.

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Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

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

Byte vs Brain: Exploring the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction--it’s in our pockets, our workplaces, and our newsfeeds. But as these "bytes" become more sophisticated, how do they measure up against the human "brain"?

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 14 - March 25.

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
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 Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Pajama Storytime.

Miss Shannon has picked stories, songs, and dances to help us get the wiggles and giggles out before bedtime!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

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

Toastmasters International

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Afraid of public speaking?  Looking to improve your communication skills at work?  Come join us as we improve our speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment!

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Adamstown Area Library Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm

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

Organizing in the New Year

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will 2026 be the year that you finally get organized? Mara Pritchard, professional organizer and owner of The Beautiful Sort, thinks it will! 

Mara is hosting an instructional seminar about how to organize your entire home.

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

ELANCO Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Lancaster County Library will hold regular monthly meetings in 2026 at 7:00 P.M.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Little Steps

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
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Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 15 - March 26.

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

Wiggles and Giggles Ages 18 months up to Age 4

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
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Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Program is for Children ages 18 months up to age 4 with a 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.