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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Young at Heart

9:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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

Crafts and Conversation!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?

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.

“Murder at Bedford Manor” Puzzle Mystery

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and challenging experience as we piece together the jigsaw, read the mystery story, and try to solve the murder. Ages 13+ 

 

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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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Join Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker for an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, at 2 p.m.

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
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. 

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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

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:

Lititz 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 advisor from

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

Second Chance Gift Swap

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Did you receive gifts during the holidays that you just don't love and wonder what to do with them? The library is hosting a post-holiday swap party where everyone brings an unwanted gift and swaps it for another guest’s present. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult LEGO Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

LEGOs aren’t just for kids! 

Join us for a night of LEGO fun for adults. LEGOs and building prompts will be provided for inspiration, and we’ll award a prize at the end of the night for the most creative build.

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

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comfy, Cozy, Reading Hours

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Comfy, Cozy Reading Hours from 10am-2pm on January 18th. Come in and read around the library. You will find warm drinks available and find our "Cozy Room" for a crackling fireplace where the drinks will also be.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Out in Central Pennsylvania: The History of an LGBTQ Community

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Authors William Burton and Barry Loveland will join us for a lecture on their book,

CLOSED

All Day
Milanof-Schock
Closing
Branches:
Milanof-Schock

ELANCO Library Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

Library Hours 1-5 pm

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Adamstown Area Library will be open from 1-5 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
Description:

MTPL will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King day. No MTPL items will be due on this day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community
Description:

We apologize for any inconvenience but would love to see you tomorrow! Have a wonderful day!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

MLK Game Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Drop-in from 2-4 p.m. Invite your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing tabletop games by the fireplace.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The monthly meetings of our Board of Trustees are open to the community! To view this month's agenda, click on the attachment on the right-hand side of this page.

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

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the c

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: 12
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.

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).