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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!

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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 "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:

 

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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.

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 "Everyone" group

Confederate Calamity: Jeb Stuart's Calvary Ride Through York County, PA

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

On June 30, 1863, Stuart's calvary fought in Hanover, PA. During the next two days they rode through York County, PA in an attempt to locate the Army of Northern Virginia.

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

Together, They Made the Modern American Presidency

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult program, older teens are welcome. Please register for each session.

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

Pennie 101

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Event Details:

Too many Pennsylvanians go without access to health coverage and may not know what resources exist.

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

Returning to Our Native Roots

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn't your average gardening class! Join Penn State Master Gardener Susan Hotham as we go beyond the basics to take an intermediate look at Pennsylvania’s endangered, threatened, and rare plant species.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Author Talk: Jeff Bogle's Street Cats & Where to Find Them

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

Join us as we welcome author and photographer Jeff Bogle with his new book, 

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

Flight School: The FAA, Pilot Safety, and the History of Air Traffic Controllers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Air traffic control ensures safe and efficient aircraft movement through coordinated systems, skilled controllers, and advanced technology. 

This lecture will explore the job of an air traffic controller, the FAA itself, pilot safety

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

Together, They Made the Modern American Presidency

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult program, older teens are welcome. Please register for each session.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Local Authors Fair

10:00am–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Business & Career, Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation, Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet our local community Authors! 

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

Bread Basics - Soft Pretzels

6:00pm–7:15pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make homemade soft pretzels. All ingredients are provided. 

Topping options provided:
- Salt
- Cinnamon & Sugar

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.

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

Spotting the Signs: How You Can Help End Human Trafficking

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Human trafficking is a global epidemic that exists right here in our own communities, often hiding in plain sight.

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

6:30pm–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.

CLOSED Good Friday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Library Closed

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Good Friday.

Library Closed- Good Friday

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

CLOSED for Easter

All Day 4/3–4/4
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Easter from Friday, April 3, through Saturday, April 4. Enjoy the holiday!

CLOSED Easter Holiday

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’ve ever thought about beginning the process of researching your family history, but don’t know where to start – this is the program for you! 

Family history enthusiasts are invited to unlock your family stor

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

Therapy Dogs - Informative Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a dog to become a certified therapy companion? This upcoming event covers everything from the foundational training and key traits of successful therapy teams to the practical realities of the job.

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

Fact vs Fiction: The Reality of a Missing Persons Investigation

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've all read it in novels and watched it on TV: a person vanishes and a lone detective solves the case in 48 hours. But what actually happens when a Pennsylvanian goes missing? 

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

Grief Stories

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

The Making of "The Quiet Gospel"

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mount Joy native and local author Rodney Garber for a collaborative discussion and book signing of his book The Quiet Gospel.