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Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your appetite and a dish to share to Read It and Eat: A Cookbook Club!

  • Each month, we will display the chosen cookbook at the Lancaster City Branch circulation desk
  • Register by adding your name

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

Great Decisions Discussion Group

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion

“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. 

Thursday Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for people who want to read (or re-read) the classics! Our Thursday Book Group focuses on literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant. 

New members are welcome to join the discussion.

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 at W Donuts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Outside
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at W Donuts in Akron for a morning of Mahjong—whether you’re an experienced player or just curious to learn! New to Mahjong?

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.

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. 

“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) 

Unraveling Yarns

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Tempo Clubhouse - 1861 Charter Ln # 118, Lancaster, PA 17602

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.

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. 

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. 

Pheasant Ridge Community - 209 Longwood Ct W, Lancaster, PA 17603

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Library: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

This stop is open to the public.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return and check out materials, as well as request holds for future stops.

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for lego club every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month! 

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. 

Lego Lab

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Business & Career, Community, Gaming, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Lego Program! This program will be a structured challenge for your child to learn and grow with peers that understand their desire for design and creativity.

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.

Oh, Deer! a Lancaster Parks program

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for adults and older children. 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.

Warm Fuzzies, Popsicles & PJs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and get cozy in your pjs with your favorite blanket! Let’s chill out with a popsicle and stories of warmth, kindness and personal triumphs.

Kindle Users 2.0

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join us at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically designed for Kindle Fire users.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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: