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Lititz Art Association

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Presentations and activities for local artists.

Topic varies each month.

No registration needed.

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 Community 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

"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.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn about the night sky! No registration required. 

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

Lititz Garden Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

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

Play K! My Colorful World!

10:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Health & Wellness, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 with caregiver. Other family members are 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.

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

Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the perfect Valentine's Night Out for couples! 

During this class, we'll be serving hot chocolate and a treat for you to enjoy.

Join us and learn how to make heart shaped cinnamon rolls. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.

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

Spanish Story Time w/ Mrs. Rozo

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Presentation, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spanish Story Time will be spoken in Spanish for a Spanish Emersion experience for all children who attend. If parents would like to have printed instructions in English to help direct their child, they can be requested in advance. Mrs.

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. 

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for President's Day.

CLOSED President’s Day

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Holiday Closure

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Jane Austen Society

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come discuss all things Jane Austen and the Regency Period, while enjoying tea and sweets. No registration needed.

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

Well Rooted: Genealogy Drop In

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you hitting a "brick wall" in your family tree research? Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just starting to wonder about your heritage, the library is here to help!

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.

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

Rate Payer Information Forum

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

We welcome representatives from Lancaster Stands Up to share information with the community about the development of large-scale, corporate-owned data centers and their potential local impacts.

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

Teach Miss Esther a Craft!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Finance, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

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

Sallie-Anne and the Gallant Old 11th Pennsylvania

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

One of the oldest Pennsylvania regiments that went into service when President Lincoln called for his initial 75,000 troops in 1861.

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

Working On The Railroad

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presenter will discuss what it was like doing various jobs on the railroad, he will also bring some various items that have been used throughout the railroad's history.

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

From History to Story: Writing Compelling Historical Fiction

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Susan Coventry will discuss the process of writing historical fiction, using her novel Till Taught by Pain as an example. 

She will talk about how to transform history into fiction while staying true to the historical

Closed for Go-Fore Golf 2026

02/20/2026 @ 3:00pm–02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for our annual Go-Fore Golf fundraiser from Friday, February 20, through Saturday, February 21, 2026. No materials may be checked out although you may return items in our book drop. Computers will not be available.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Lititz Historical Foundation

1:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jim Wolfe and Ethan Smith with "The Legacy of Local Distilling"

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

Bread: English Muffins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make english muffins. Participants will take home a pan of english muffins to bake.

Cost is $15.00 per participant.

Sorry, no pairs for this class.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

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.