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Winter Reading Challenge!

All Day 1/26–2/21
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

 

January 26 - February 21

 

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

Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.) and artists are welcome at our group! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting.

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 "Everyone" group

MTPLF Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

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

Winter Wiggles and Giggles (Special Event)- Children 18 months up to age 4

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Full
Registration Required
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 18 months up to Age 4

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Sensory-Friendly Free Create

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Sensory-Friendly

This Free Create program is designed for adult folks with IDD & autism. We want everyone to participate with their peers, regardless of motor or communication skills. 

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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 "Seniors" group

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania. We can assist individuals with:
Eligibility & Enrollment

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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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Bonefish Grill Give Back Night

11:00am–10:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Ahi Tuna Poke. Yum. Bang Bang Shrimp. Yum. Fish and chips. Yum, yum, yum.

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

Hygge Cozy Cafe

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Hygge Cozy Cafe Series. Register online for all 3 meetings. We will gather together to experience the art of coziness. Bring your own cozy throw blanket or seat cushion.

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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!

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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 "Children" group

Sing and Sign!

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend the month of January learning songs, stories, and simple signs!  

Miss Darla continues is back to teach us more songs and stories using simple signs.

Ages 3-6 with adult caregivers

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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"Weather or Not?": Groundhogs and other Backyard Rodents!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+. Please register everyone who is attending!

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

LEGO Creation Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Once a month we will build themed creations out of LEGO bricks that will be displayed in the library. No registration required. 

Recommended for ages 8+ 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.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this 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 "Babies" group

Baby Time - Winter Series

10:00am–10:45am
Babies
Manheim Community
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit Miss Esther for a time of songs, stories, and fun! We will meet for 30 minutes in the large meeting room across from the circulation desk. This program is created for children ages 6 months - 24 months.

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.

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 "Everyone" group

Book Drop Off

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Donations we appreciate include:

Children’s or teen books

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Donegal Student Art Show

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The public is invited to attend this free art show and support the young arts of Donegal School District.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Art Show Reception

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Join us for this opening reception for our first art exhibit of 2026!

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

Preschool Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tracing Your Story: One-on-One Family History Help

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Get free one-on-one help with your genealogy and family history. 

Our genealogy volunteer can help direct you to the best resources for your research.

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

Grief Stories

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Healing from grief one story at a time. Online registration begins two weeks prior.

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

Winter Book Sale Set Up

9:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're looking for volunteers to help us with our Winter Book Sale! If interested in helping with setting up, please register or reach out to Laura Eaton. Thank you!

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

Family Story Time - Winter Series

9:30am–10:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Break-out Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Family Story Time at the Manheim Community Library!

You will find us in the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center. Please join us for stories, crafts, and activities!

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.

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.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.