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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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

Painting for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Closely Knit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have time set aside every month for knitters to gather in the company of other knitters and work on projects. All skill levels are welcome, no need to register.

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Light-Up Gnomes - Make-It Monday

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to make a decorative light-up gnome.  Supplies will be provided, simply bring your creativity!

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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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 "Children" group.

Thanksgiving Storytime

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s (almost!) Turkey Time!

Celebrate the season of gratitude with us at our special Thanksgiving Storytime 🍂 Join us for a delightful afternoon of heartwarming stories, seasonal crafts, and festive fun.

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

Teen Tuesdays

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for an hour of crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. For tweens and teens.

Schedule:

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.

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Future Architects Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Lancaster city is filled with interesting architecture 🏫🏛🏢

Are you a teen who dreams of designing interesting spaces for living, working, and playing?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Thanksgiving DIY Balloon Parade!

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a special Thanksgiving event at the library! Kids will be given balloons and different crafting materials to use for designing their very own parade balloon for our Thanksgiving Library Parade!

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.

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.

Knitting club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

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

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

Crochet with Kasey - Hats and Scarves

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting and conversations, this class is for you!

Their November and December project will be making hats and scarves for the Library Community Giving Tree. 

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.

Photo Consent

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

ELANCO Library Closes at 2pm (Day Before Thanksgiving)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library closes at 2pm today. (Day Before Thanksgiving)

Closed Happy Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/29
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Children" group.

Thanksgiving Storytime

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s (almost!) Turkey Time!

Celebrate the season of gratitude with us at our special Thanksgiving Storytime 🍂 Join us for a delightful morning of heartwarming stories, seasonal crafts, and festive fun.

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

Painting club

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

CLOSING @ 2pm

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - 3pm)

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed for Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 3:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 27 at 3 pm through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your holiday!

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

CLOSED - Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to allow our staff time to be with their family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will resume our normal operations on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00am.

Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Thanksgiving)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Thanksgiving)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.