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Body Doubling Session for Young Adults

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Struggling to start or finish tasks? 

Body doubling is a simple yet effective technique where people work alongside others in a calm, structured environment to help improve focus and follow-through.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write Now Lancaster

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. 

We are not a critique group, we are a writing group, kind of like an adult study hall with potluck food and soft drinks.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 10 for staff training. Both locations will reopen on Saturday, April 11.

You can still use many of the library’s resources even when the building is closed:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rachel's Cafe & Creperie Library Fundraiser

8:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

The Friends of Lancaster Public Library are partnering with Rachel's Cafe & Creperie to raise money in support of Lancaster Public Library!

Visit Rachel's Lancaster City location (201 W.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–5:30pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Duplo free play Ages 2+

10:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Strasburg-Heisler
Library: Strasburg-Heisler
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required 

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

Parachute Play

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

Play K! PA One Book Every Young Child

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

Ages 2.5-6 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.

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

Dramatic Play Friday

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.

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

Together, They Made the Modern American Presidency

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult program, older teens are welcome. Please register for each session.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Windcars

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

What's a "Wind Car"? Well, it's a kind of car that only you can create that is powered by wind - or, in this case, a box fan.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of ELANCO Library Book Sale

3:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser

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 "Everyone" group

Annual Art Show Reception

3:30pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Ephrata Public Library is honored to host the Ephrata Area School District Art Show again this year, which will feature art from students in grades K-12. Join us in a celebration of the artists and view their work at our Art Show Reception.

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

Book Fair For Grown-Ups!

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pre-registration closes at 1:00pm on Friday, April 10!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
This event is in the "Babies" group

Book Babies

9:00am–9:45am
Babies
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Babies is 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) 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fundraiser
This event is in the "Children" group

Paws 2 Read

10:00am–10:15am
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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

Family Story Time

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

Bring the whole family to the library for a delightful storytime experience! Perfect for children ages 0-12, this program features engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading and learning.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa and Miss Katelyn for a special Saturday Storytime! This month's theme will be the jungle!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of ELANCO Library Book Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser

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

Paws 2 Read

10:15am–10:30am
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Children" group

Paws 2 Read

10:30am–10:45am
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

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