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Wildlife Wednesdays

6:00pm–7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Every month, the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. will teach us about different wildlife and environmental topics.

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. 

Sewcial Sewing Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This sewing club is for people who sew and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to sew and work on projects.

Author Talk: Jeff Bogle's Street Cats & Where to Find Them

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome author and photographer Jeff Bogle with his new book, 

Preschool Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 14 - March 25.

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. 

Little Steps

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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. 

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 15 - March 26.

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. 

“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

 

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. 

The Sensory Social

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Looking for a place to relax, tinker, and meet new people? The Sensory Social is a low-stress hangout for neurodivergent adults. We’ve gathered a variety of tactile and creative stations for you to explore at your own pace.

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.

Medicare Review with Office of Aging PA-MEDI

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Study Room #119
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Understanding Medicare can be difficult. PA-MEDI is here to help! 

We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries in Pennsylvania. We can assist individuals with:

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.

Book Babies AM Session

10:15am–11:00am
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) 

Baby Storytime at the Mountville Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Miss Shannon at the Mountville Branch for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Ages 0-11 months · Walk-ins 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.

Photo Consent

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

Little Steps

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

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. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Lititz
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2026.)

Storytime will last 30 minutes and will include songs, stories, nursery rhymes and playtime.

This 11 week session will run January 15 - March 26.

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. 

Songs and More with Ms. Ocean!

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9 months – 6 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required-space is limited.

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.

“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
Toddlers
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Room: ADM Children's Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Registration is not required.

 

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. 

Exploring Growing Together Discussion Forum

11:30am–12:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Forum Discussion Learning series offers a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore topics and beliefs.

Book Babies PM Session

1:00pm–1:45pm
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) 

Classroom Games for Homeschoolers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Library where we will play Heads Up 7 Up, Pictionary and other classroom games. 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.

Adult Crafternoons

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and crafts at the Mountville Branch library!

Whether you cross stitch or crochet, like to do adult coloring or work in mixed media — join us at the library each month to mingle, work on your proj

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.

Thanks to the Britton family for being our Adult Program sponsor!

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.

Mahjong 101

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong at the Library! This five-week class is for those brand new to the game. Learn the tiles, suits, hands and rules.

BYOB Book Club - closed to new members

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A non-traditional book club. Bring whatever you are currently reading and share it with the group. This is a great way to find new books.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Anime After School!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Community, Movie & Film
Registration Required
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.