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Family Place Learning Space

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Family Place offers programs to support parents and caregivers who are a child's first teacher.

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 "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.

LCCL After School Alliance

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:

Lancaster County 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 adv

This event is in the "Babies" group.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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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 Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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 "Children" group.

ASL Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime!

Join our Deaf presenter, Suzette Bartholomee, for stories, movement, and activities.

This program will be in ASL only.

Ages 3-6

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

Death Salon

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Adults 18+. Please register. If weather is cooperative, we may meet outside in the reading garden.

Join us for a lively conversation about death and dying!

What to expect:

-circle conversation group.

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:

Come and watch anime and have some snacks with friends! Offered most months on the first Friday. 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 "Everyone" group.

LPL Open Late: First Friday

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Make Lancaster Public Library part of your First Friday evening plans! 

Downtown Lancaster springs to life on the First Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Stop in while the library is open to pick up a free comic book courtesy of The Comic Store, Lancaster!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Arts & Crafts Swap

9:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Community members are invited to bring in their new & gently-used arts & craft supplies to share & trade with others.

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

Starting a Business in Your Teens

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Finance, Presentation, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Entrepreneurs and 2025 high school graduates, Jacob Labaugh and Cole Lushcombe will discuss the process and start-up costs of creating their 3-D printing business as high schoolers.

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. 

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

Genealogy for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

If you’ve ever thought about beginning the process of researching your family history, but don’t know where to start – this is the program for you! 

Family history enthusiasts are invited to unlock your family stor

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

Adult Cooking: Chicken Salad

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Jaden from Isaac’s Deli returns to teach us how to make delicious chicken salad. Just in time for summer! Ages 18+. 

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

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

Cooks & Books

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Money and Investing for People Who Hate Money and Investing

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

The world of finance can be daunting. Should I invest? How much should I invest? Where should I invest?

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

Teen Tuesday

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion, STEM
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for crafts, games, snacks and more!

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! For tweens and teens.

 

Teen Tuesday Spring 2025 Schedule

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 "Tweens" group.

Reader's Theater for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for reader’s theater! Each month we will choose a new script to read and act out together. This is not a formal performance and is meant to be a fun way to practice reading out loud. Ages 10-12.

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 "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 "Everyone" group.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join us at the Library to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+. 

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.

Slow Flow Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of stress-relieving, life-affirming, ‘feel good’ yoga at the Lancaster Public Library. 

This Slow Flow class connects movement and breath, body and mind.

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

Unraveling Yarns

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join fellow yarn fans at the library once a month for a time of fellowship, knitting and crochet with experts and beginners. All levels of expertise are welcome. Please bring your own yarn, but other supplies can be provided.

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.