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MTPL Closed

All Day
Manheim Township
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Township

New Year's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata

New Years Day- Library Closed

All Day
Strasburg-Heisler
Closing
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

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.

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

Word: Beginner

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Participants will be able to navigate the basic functions of Word to be able to create, format and save a document and insert pictures and shapes.

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

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE movie and snacks in a family friendly atmosphere!

All ages welcome – Movies Rated G or PG.

This month's movie is: The Wild Robot

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

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

Lititz Garden Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Come learn from Master Gardeners. 

The topic changes each month.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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.

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

Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Registration
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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 "Adults" group.

Dr. Robert Frick - Heroes of Early Flight!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

 

Please register each person in your group who will be attending. This is a six-week session. Registration for the first session will enroll you in all remaining weeks.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

New for 2024! As our teens have mostly aged out of the Teen Anime Club, we're rebranding it as an adult program. Teens may still attend with an adult permission (in writing). Anime for all audiences will continue to be 13+ rated.

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 "Adults" group.

Chess Club

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join our Chess Club for adults and older teens (16+).  All levels welcome, we have a coach available to help you learn.

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.

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

Picture Books and Pup: Read Aloud with Pepper!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

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

Knitting club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10 a.m. until noon and the last Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

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

Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to join the Readers' Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for January is: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Be an Artist

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well-known artist. We will then create our own artwork using their art and style as our inspiration!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your pajamas and head to the library to read stories, sing songs, and dance!

Ages 4-11

Space is limited · Registration is HIGHLY recommended

Adult caregivers do not need to register.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby's First Storytime!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a special time 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)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

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.

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

Mahjong Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the Library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

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

Book Discussion for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing the book “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Please read the book prior to arriving.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Blanketeers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gamers Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.