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Closing at 2PM

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

Closing at 2PM for Christmas.

Christmas Eve - CLOSING EARLY 12:00 PM

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

Christmas Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Christmas Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Christmas Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

Closed

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock
Description:

Closed for Christmas.

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)

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.

Library CLOSED - Christmas

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

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

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.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today in order to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

This event is in the "Children" group

Kwanzaa Breakfast Storytime

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa or just want to know more, we welcome you!

The African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with breakfast, fun stories, laughter, and togetherness! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-a-Loud with Raven

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

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

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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 "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
Cancelled
Registration Closed
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. 

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' EVE

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year's Eve)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year's Eve)

New Year's Eve

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Eve

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Quarryville
Closing
Branches:
Quarryville
Description:

The library will be closed for New Year's from Wednesday, December 31, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026. Enjoy the holiday!

Library Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

The Adamstown Area Library is closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

New Year's Eve - CLOSING Early

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

We will be open 9:00am - 1:00pm on New Year's Eve for express visits.

We will reopen Friday, January 2 at 10:00am.

Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!

Our online resources are available 24/7. Thank you!

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

Countdown to the New Year Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to the library for a Noon Year's Eve celebration with stories and a craft! 

All ages with an adult caregiver · Walk-ins welcome