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CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Manheim Community
Closing
Branches:
Manheim Community

ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Day)

All Day
Eastern Lancaster County
Closing
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:

ELANCO Library will be closed all day today.  (Christmas Day)

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Library CLOSED - Christmas

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

We will reopen Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.

Lancaster Public Library CLOSED

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

Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Library CLOSED

All Day
Columbia
Closing
Branches:
Columbia
Description:

We are CLOSED today in order to allow our staff to spend time with their families. We will resume our normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, December 27 at 8:00am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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

Accessible Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Dramatic Play Friday

12:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

10:00am–10:15am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Babies" group

Wiggle & Giggle Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Milanof-Schock
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This story time is especially for the very young. This 20-minute program encourages interacting with baby using songs, finger play, and age-appropriate props, like shakers, scarves, and instruments. Miss Alyssa will lead this class.

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 "Children" group

Kwanzaa Breakfast Storytime

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community + Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa or just want to know more, we welcome you!

The African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with breakfast, fun stories, laughter, and togetherness! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game!

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

Paws 2 Read

10:15am–10:30am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

10:30am–10:45am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Children" group

Read-a-Loud with Raven

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Mountville Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blue background, in the foreground repeating pattern of dogs and books

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

10:45am–11:00am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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 "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

11:00am–11:15am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Paws 2 Read

11:15am–11:30am
Everyone
Lititz
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids - Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll up some fun with our Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Miniature D&D dragon in the background

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 "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Milanof-Schock
Library: Milanof-Schock
Room: MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The group is currently full. Contact Miss Laura if interested to join in the future. lbear@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510.

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 "Children" group

Sensory Discovery Storytime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging sensory discovery storytime program all about winter evergreens! This program is intended for children 3-6 years old.

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

CareerLink Representative

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Columbia
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!