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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Children's Play Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Our Children’s Library is undergoing a remodel starting in January of 2024. This will include updated paint, furnishings, carpet, the creation of a new early learning room, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Plant Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 17 from 10AM-5PM

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

The Path to Home Ownership: How To Be A First Time Home Buyer

10:00am - 11:00am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

This program will assess the current housing market, show how to give yourself an advantage as a buyer, dispel mortgage myths, explain the importance of credit and down payments, while providing patrons with the dos and don'ts of buying your firs

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.

Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Moores Memorial
Library: Moores Memorial
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Learn how to research your family history using historical documents.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Plant Sale

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Room: MVL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Come, celebrate spring at the Friends of the Mountville Branch Library Spring Plant Sale!

Friday, May 17 from 10AM-5PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library: Columbia
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Create Columbia is bringing art to our lovely Locust Street Park!

This year begins “Art in the Park,” an event to celebrate the work of regional artists.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Este programa evaluará el mercado inmobiliario actual, mostrará cómo obtener una ventaja como comprador, disipará los mitos hipotecarios, explicará la importancia del crédito y los pagos iniciales, mientras brinda a

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

Growing Healthier Gardens - Pruning

11:00am - 12:00pm
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

This first session of the Master Gardeners "Growing Healthier Yards and Gardens" series focuses on pruning!

You'll learn about the tools used for pruning, as well as how to maintain and clean them, along with safety while pruning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool Curriculum and Book Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Homeschooling families are invited to:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Plant Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
Manheim Township
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Patio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We all know there’s no such thing as too many plants!

Spread the horticultural joy at our 2024 Plant Swap season on 3rd Saturdays! Meet, trade, and propagate with fellow houseplant enthusiasts on the library's front patio.

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

Story Time - Spring 2

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

Join Miss Esther for Monday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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

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.

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.

Storytime with Kyle Hess of the Lancaster Stormers

10:30am - 11:30am
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Take me out to the library!

Join Lancaster native and Stormer Kyle Hess as we get ready for baseball season!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Tweens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the library! Ages 10-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Manheim Township
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Registration
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The notice on the bounty board in the town center reads in hasty script: "ADVENTURERS NEEDED! Urgent mission, handsomely rewarded. "

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.
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.

Story Time - Spring 2

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 4
Event Details:

Join Miss Esther for Tuesday (Spring 2) story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

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.

Silantra Fundraiser for LPL

11:00am - 8:00pm
Lancaster
Offsite Event
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Offsite Location
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fundraiser
Event Details:

Eat good, do good, and feel good when you eat at Silantra on Tuesday, May 21 😍

Visit Silantra's Lancaster City location (101 E.

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

Almost Perfect Crimes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bread Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbia
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Columbia
Room: COL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Kayla to learn more about getting started with bread. Participants will take home a loaf to bake.

Cost is $10.00 per person to cover supplies, this payable the day of the event. 

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

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.

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.

Jane Austen Society

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lititz
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Discussion
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of tea and discuss all things Austen.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Ephrata
Registration Open
Registration
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.