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Children's Christmas Party

9:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

On Saturday, Dec. 7, drop in from 9:30-11 AM for lots of fun at our Children's Christmas Party! Photo ops with Santa, Storytime by Mrs.

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. 

Black History On Screen

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

At Lancaster Public Library, we believe Black culture and history should be celebrated all year round.

Movie Matinee: A Christmas Story Christmas

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of the 2022 film A Christmas Story Christmas.

Anime After School!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Anime After School!

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. 

Polar Express Family Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie & Film, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

ALL ABOARD!!! Where are we going, you ask?

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.

Celebrate the Season with a Movie Screening of The Polar Express

5:45pm - 8:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express movie! Get cozy in your pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and pillow, and step into the holiday spirit.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

CLOSING @ 2pm

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

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)

Closed for Christmas

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

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

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Library Closed

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

Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closed

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Closed Happy Holidays!

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

Library CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. 

We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.

MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - Noon)

12:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Day)

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

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

MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township