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Santa Visit & Story Time

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center ABC
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled event featuring stories, songs, crafts, and a visit from Santa himself!

📖 What to Expect:

ASL Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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.

Tween Book Club in a Bag

All Day
Tweens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick up your Tween Book Club in a Bag while supplies last. Once they're gone, they're gone! On Dec. 13, the book is Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess.

Connect with a Social Worker

9:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help!

Fridays by appointment from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or drop-in from 10:30 to 12 p.m.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Welcome to Manheim Community Library's Toddler Time program. This program occurs Friday, weekly, unless there is a holiday, unforeseen closing, or staffing is too low.

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.

Kids crafts and Coffee December

10:00am - 11:15am
Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Registration
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children 18 Months up to 3 1/2 years with a caregiver

Holiday Bake & Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Stop by the library to shop a large assortment of delicious cookies and other baked goods, plus gift items and silent auctions.

Parachute Play

10:15am - 10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Play K! All Around Town!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Dramatic Play Fridays

12:00pm - 3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more!

Technology Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!

Model Train Display

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community

Baby Mania

9:00am - 9:30am
Babies
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A special time for babies to share stories, songs, rhymes and games with their grown-ups. Come play with us in the Children’s Library! (Newborn to 17 months, with adult) Limit: 10 babies.

Mrs. Claus Story Time

9:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, craft, and story time with Mrs. Claus. 

This is a drop-in event, come and go as you please!

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.

Food Allergies

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

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.

Family Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Manheim Township
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for a special weekend session just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

Christmas Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join Miss Rachel for a special Christmas Storytime full of themed stories, songs, crafts and activities!

Ages 3+, younger siblings are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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

Santa Visits the library

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Visit with Santa from 10 am until Noon

At 11 am Santa reads The Night Before Christmas.

Holiday crafts from 10 am - 2 pm

Model Trains from 10 am - 2 pm

Holiday Bake Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
Event Details:

Stop by the library to shop a large assortment of delicious cookies and other baked goods, plus gift items and silent auctions!

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Quiet Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Model Train Display

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:30am - 10:45am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Registration is

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

10:45am - 11:00am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 10:45AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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. 

Read-a-Loud with Basil

11:00am - 11:15am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Register your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot (beginning at 11AM) and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

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.