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Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The buildings will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.

Library Hours 1-5 pm

All Day
Adamstown
Closing
Branches:
Adamstown
Description:

On President's Day, Adamstown Area Library will be open from 1-5 p.m.

President's Day

All Day
Ephrata
Closing
Branches:
Ephrata
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silent Book Club at Our Town Brewery!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community
Event Details:

All the perks of a book club, but none of the stress!

Join us at Our Town Brewery this month for our meeting of the Silent Book Club, a program which gives you uninterrupted reading time and the c

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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Adamstown
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Jess as we discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link. The Mini Murder Mystery Story for each month is attached to this event page (or will be attached soon!).

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

Crafts and Conversation!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a crafter? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to spend relaxing time at our library making crafts and socializing?

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 "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.

Nature's Candy! Maple Sugaring

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

This program was funded by a generous patron who chooses to remain anonymous.

Please register all attendees!

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.
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.

LGBTQIA+ Supportive Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love

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:

Lititz 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 advisor from

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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Monday story times! Registration is requested. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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

Letter Writing Club for Homeschoolers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

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

Computer... Help!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Technology Class
Event Details:

Questions about using the computer? Want to create a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)? Need help organizing your email? Come to the library on Monday evenings for IT help!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Adult Dungeons & Dragons in February!

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
Cancelled
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Event Details:

There is NO D&D for adults in February!

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.

Friends of the Lititz Library Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday story times! Registration is required. We want you in the loop if anything changes!

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.

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 "Everyone" group.

MTPLF Board Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Manheim Township Public Library Foundation Board Meeting

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

Quiet Corner Beer Release

4:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Find yourself a QUIET CORNER at Our Town Brewery on Thursday, February 27!

In celebration of release of Quiet Corner, a dark mild beer, Our Town will donate 10% of that evening's proceeds to Lancas

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

Workin' on the Railroad!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Discussion, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This program was funded by a generous donation by a patron who wishes to remain anonymous.

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 "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.

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A book club focused on both fiction and nonfiction works that are centered around LGBTQIA+ lifestyles and people, ranging from classic memoirs and novels to modern science fiction and fantasy picks, with a goal to provide a wide range of authors,