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

Poetry Saves with Thunda Katt

9:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Cancelled
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join Thunda Khatt at Lancaster Public Library for a six-week poetry workshop series centered around affirmation, acceptance, and self-love. 

Patrons from all walks of life are invited to find their voice through the written wo

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

Family Place (Birth-3yo)

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Quarryville
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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

Play & Learn (3 - 5 Years)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Quarryville
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Quarryville
Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come play with us at Quarryville Library for our Family Place program! Two programs each week, differentiated by child’s age.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bonefish Grill Give Back Night

11:00am - 10:00pm
Everyone
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Ahi Tuna Poke. Yum. Bang Bang Shrimp. Yum. Fish and chips. Yum, yum, yum.

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 Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Book Club

9:30am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our book club is for adults and meets once a month on the 1st Thursday, unless that falls on a holiday. In those cases, the group (that is registered) will be contacted to make a call on rescheduling. 

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.

Birds, Nests, Eggs, and Babies

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Columbia
Join Waitlist
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Presentation, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Birds are beginning to build their nests, lay eggs and raise their young. Learn how to identify these unique features of many birds and explore their different habitats and life cycles.

Ages 5+.

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.

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

Family Place Learning Space

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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: 9
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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
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.

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Quarryville
Registration Open
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: 40
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 Moana 2!

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

Death Salon

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Quarryville
Registration Closed
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. Space is limited this month as we are in a smaller program space! If weather is cooperative, we may meet outside in the reading garden.

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.

Closed for Staff Development

All Day
Lititz
Closing
Branches:
Lititz
Description:

Staff Development Day

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Manheim Community
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Community
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.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Adults
Quarryville
Registration Open
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.
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Play Reading with Lancaster Dramatists' Platform

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Please join us for a dramatic reading of Betty Clemmer, an original work by local playwright David Nice.  

Synopsis: A young Mennonite girl, a 20th Century woman, navigates a long path to independence and fulfillment.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ephrata Area School District Annual Art Show

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
Everyone
Ephrata
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time - Monday

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.