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Watt & Shand- A history lecture by author Nancy Groff

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

Quarryville Library welcomes local author Nancy Groff, who will discuss her book, Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame's Best.  The book matter is described as follows:

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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 "Seniors" group

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

10:00am–1:30pm
Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: 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.

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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

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.

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

Job Search Q&A Table

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Job seekers can also stop by the lobby on Thursdays from 1 to 3PM to meet with a community volunteer, who will help them fine tune their resume, navigate Indeed, and learn strategies for finding and applying for available jobs.

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.

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

LCCL After School Alliance

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lancaster County Chooses Love is partnering with the Lancaster Public Library to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families during drop-in office hours. 

During these informal office hours, an adv

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

Digital Detox with Old-School Writing Tools

6:00pm–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:

Join Lititz Public Library's resident pen expert for a break from digital technology to embrace the fun and relaxation of using analog writing tools.

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
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time - for 6 -24 months

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers
Manheim Community
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
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.

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

Claws for Claus!

4:00pm–6:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for children 8 and under, but please register every person in your group who will be attending!

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. 

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

Holiday Storytime

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for fun holiday stories and a craft! 

All ages with an adult caregiver · Walk-ins welcome

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

Math Homework Assistance with Robyn

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2. 

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

LPL Builders Lab

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, STEM
Event Details:

Families will have fun working together and creating masterworks from a variety of materials! 

In addition to LEGOs, we have large building materials such as Duplos, cardboard bricks, large plastic building toys, a

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

CLOSED - CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Eve)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Eve)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

CLOSED

All Day 12/24–12/26
Moores Memorial
Closing
Branches:
Moores Memorial
Description:

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Library Closed- Merry Christmas!

All Day 12/24–12/26
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

Library CLOSING EARLY - Christmas Eve

9:00am–1:00pm
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We will be CLOSING EARLY today in order to allow our staff time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. 

We will reopen on Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!