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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
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Touch a Heart Valentine Collection

All Day
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

All month we will be collecting your handmade cards to distribute to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, and hospital patients.

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 "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.

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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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
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.

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.

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

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

Preschool Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this winter for seasonal stories at the Library! We will sing songs, make art and include sensory experiences each session. Early literacy skills, including letter identification and sound introduction, are included in each program.

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

Grief Stories

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grief Stories provides a space for hearing first-hand accounts of overcoming a tragic death and living with hope and purpose. Online registration begins two weeks prior.

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Farm Show Butter Sculptures

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Reading Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Gaming
Event Details:

Create an “Agriculture Themed” Butter Sculpture with your family at home and bring to the library for judging.

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 "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 "Babies" group

Baby Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be teaching basic literacy skills to littles by introducing sign language, singing songs, reciting fun rhymes and reading seasonal stories. Each week will be a different winter theme!

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

Literary Council Q&A Table

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon is here to answer your questions about the programs they offer, including reading/writing/math classes for adults, English Language Acquisition classes, GED/HiSET prep, and more.

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

Connect with a Social Worker at the Library

11:30am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community
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! Regular hours are every other Wednesday from 11:30-2 p.m. in the library community room.