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

Countdown to 12 (Noon!)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year with an extra-special hour of stories, fun dances, music, and crafts!

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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. 

Closing at 2PM

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

Closing at 2PM for New Years Day.

Library Closing @3PM Happy New Year!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Eve - CLOSING EARLY 3:00 PM

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

Closed

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

Closed for New Years Day.

CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)

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

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (New Year’s Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.

LIBRARY CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR!

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Year's Day

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz

New Year's Day - CLOSED

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Block Party!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Challenge!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, January 2nd for a Lego Challenge! in Morgan B at 2:00 PM.  Kids ages 6 - 9 can work together at different stations creating structures to meet specified design challenges.

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

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup

All Day
Children
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

On the 1st Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer while supplies last. 1 per family please.

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

Duplo Free Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Coding Quest

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on coding adventure!

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.

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.