Week Calendar

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.) Limit: 10 babies.

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 18 - November 13.

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2023.) Children attend independently.

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

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff at the Lancaster Rec Center. 

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

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 not open to the public, only for the seniors and staff at Fairmount Homes*

Books are dropped off at two locations, Fairmount Crest View and Fairmount Homes.

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 20 - November 15.

This event is open to the public. 

Patrons can get a library card, return books, check out books, and put on holds for future stops.

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 an adult.) Limit: 10 babies.

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2023.) Children attend independently.

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

Come join Joyce Courtney for Yoga in the Morning. This class is appropriate for all abilities. Adults and teens welcome. Bring your own mat (if you have one) and a water bottle.  No sign up needed.

Come for a fun make-and-take craft from 9AM- 12PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Come shop a variety of unique handmade items by local artists and artisans.You will find all sorts of beautiful things for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Coffee, baked goods, and lunch will also be available while you shop.

The Ephrata Public Library is looking forward to hosting its Annual Fall Book Sale on October 20 – 24, 2023. The sale will be held at the Ephrata Public Library and the Community Commons (building next to the library).

If you love to cross-stitch, bring your current project to the Library to work in the company of other stitchers. No need to register.

Stories, songs, bubbles, and playtime for our youngest library friends ages birth through age 2.

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

LEGO Free-Play Mondays for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination! 

This is a free play session with blocks, vehicles, people, animals, and more. Children will have the opportunity to build, experiment, manipulate objects, work with others, count, measure, and build vocabulary. For ages 2 & up. 

Knitting Club meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month,  from 10 a.m. until noon. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft.

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Appointments  at Mountville Library

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 18 - November 13.

This is a tentative session - we'll meet in the library backyard if weather is cooperating. Please register with email contact so we can let you know what the final determination is!

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Join Miss Esther for a time of play, stories, crafts, and activities for ages 3-5.

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Millersville University is partnering with Quarryville Library to provide FREE personalized assistance for all your computer and technology needs.

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (though please bring a doll or

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2023.) Children attend independently.

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

Join us for Preschool Storytime this October to celebrate the arrival of Fall with seasonal books and activities! For ages 3-6 and siblings, no registration required!

Miss Jan offers a variety of STEM projects to engage students through the school year.  Two different days/times are offered weekly; it's the same class for each session. Please sign up for one session: Tues, Oct.

Students will explore chemical reactions using many common household ingredients. Things may get messy! Experiments based on grade level may include acid-base reactions, decomposition chemistry, pressure and gas, and chromatography. 

Featuring stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Walk-ins are welcome! 

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, b

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Fun monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn!!  Ages 18 months up to age 4 with a caregiver

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

Walk-ins welcome.

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

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

*This event is not open to the public, only for the seniors and staff at Sunny Crest Homes*

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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

Join us as we learn all about recycling and explore a recycling truck with Jack Gamby, of Gamby's Disposal. 

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2023.) Children attend independently.

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

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week! If the day is nice, Story Time will be held outdoors. Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft.

Join us for fun stories, songs & crafts. We also learn basic sign language & have special guests throughout the year! All ages welcome. 

Preschool Storytime features stories, crafts, and more!

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.

Preschoolers (ages 3-6) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are in

Ages 18 months up to Age 4 with a caregiver

Come sing, dance, Wiggle and Giggle! Fun monthly themes introduce basic concepts to toddlers and young children. Come play and learn!!  

Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for babies with an adult. Walk-ins welcome.

Returning by popular demand! PLEASE REGISTER FOR EVERY SESSION! Since we are offsite and weather is not guaranteed, we will contact you in the event of program changes. 

Millersville University is partnering with Quarryville Library to provide FREE personalized assistance for all your computer and technology needs.

The Fire Department will do a show and tell around the apparatus and fire station. Also, a fire prevention speech that is based off of their puppet show.

Meet together outdoors in the library's backyard! Backyard Storytimes are for the whole family, and last about 30 minutes. Bring a blanket or chairs for your family. 

Join us for Toddler Thursdays this October to celebrate the arrival of fall with seasonal books and activities! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required!

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week! If the day is nice, Story Time will be held outdoors. Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft.

Toddlers ages 12-24 months and their caregivers are invited to MUSSER PARK for Toddler Time with Melissa!

Find us nearish the playground having fun with stories and music!

Siblings are always welcome.

Welcome all knitters, crocheters, loom knitters, cross stitchers, felters, spinners, and embroiderers—anyone who transforms fiber into amazing creations is invited to attend our bimonthly Knitting Club.

Gather up your mini-chefs for a fun morning with GIANT!

Mini-chefs will read a Halloween-themed book and build a spooktacular snack craft with Charlotte Scheid, a Licensed Dietitian for GIANT Foods.

Join Miss Esther for a play time at the library! This is a chance for you and your child to make friends and enjoy community in a relaxed environment.

Please note, this program is meant for children ages 2-3 years old.

Duplo Block Free-Play

Come build, play, and use your imagination! Ages 2 and up with a caregiver.

No registration Required!

Kids Crafts and Coffee for children AGES 18 MONTHS UP TO AGE 3 1/2.  Our October  theme is Fall! We will do a fun Fall craft (Toddler friendly art of course!) sing some songs and have

Open board game time for teens in the library! Bring your favorite board games to share with the group. 

Chicken BBQ: A donation of $8 includes BBQ half chicken, a bag of potato chips and a bottle of water. We will also have whoopie pies for sale on the day of the event. Ask us about purchasing advance tickets!

Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept-enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time.

If you enjoy crafting and conversations this class is perfect for you! Participants make the three cards pictured to take home.

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by September 1, 2023.) Children attend independently.

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

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30-minute story time that includes songs, short stories and learning-enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (3-6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

Beneficiary Medicare review is available by appointment only! Register through the Office of Aging here:

Whatever your favorite genre, you'll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! $2 hardbacks, $1 trade paperbacks, 50 c paperbacks, plus kids books, puzzles, DVDs and audiobooks.

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 19 - November 14.

Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 with a Caregiver

Enjoy stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Walk-ins welcome.

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

Join us for a fun time of exploring and discovery. (3-6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

*This stop is only for seniors and staff at Zerbe Retirement Coummunity*

Even though this is a drop off, patrons can still request for holds, ask questions, etc.

Meet together outdoors in the library's backyard! Backyard Storytimes are for the whole family, and last about 30 minutes. Bring a blanket or chairs for your family. 

Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. for toddlers with an adult. Walk-ins welcome.

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023.)

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

This 9 week session will run September 21 - November 16.

Registration will open at 9 am on Wednesday October 4th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, October 6th for residents of other municipalities.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

Drop-in program. No registration is required.

A time for family play! Gain "shopping" experience in our weekly play market!

Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

Get in touch with your inner child at LPL’s Adult Coloring Program 🖍

Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! Each family group must include a responsible adult. (Ages 3 and up)

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

*This stop is only for seniors and staff at Mountain View Terrace Apartments*

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

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult.

No registration is required but a responsible adult must be present with children at all times. Free building and imaginative play with kits of toys for children from 9 months to 7 years!

***Please note this month's STEM program will be outdoors at Memorial Park***

A special storytime just for babies ages 0-11 months and their parents/caregivers!

Join Miss Shannon for a half hour of fun (in the early afternoon!) created for our youngest patrons!

Older siblings are definitely welcome (thou

Coterie Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 1pm-2pm

Coterie Book Group 2023-2024 Titles:

Unraveling Yarns

A knitting and crochet group. Bring your current projects and get to work with others. You can share your own tips and ask for advice or just relax with others with the same hobby/ability.

*This stop is only for seniors staff at Welsh Mountain Home*

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

This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters.

Miss Jan offers a variety of STEM projects to engage students through the school year.  Two different days/times are offered weekly; it's the same class for each session. Please sign up for one session: Tues, Oct.

Adult program, older teens are welcome. Your registration will apply to the entire series going forward. Note the final date is scheduled for November 3, we have added a week in the event of weather closures.

Miss Jan will be showing “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” on the big screen with popcorn and a small craft. Registration is required.

The Blanketeers meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus.

Come in for some Bingo and win vouchers for books in our lobby!

This stop is ONLY for students and staff at Chesterbrook Academy. 

At this stop, kids can return and check out books. 

Join Miss Jen (our resident bird enthusiast) on a virtual tour of the Owls of North America. We will focus on identification and the life history of each species. This program will be a hoot!

Designed for children ages 7-12 or grades 3-5,

Join us for some relaxation and video games on our Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

*This stop is only for seniors and staff at Meadow Ridge at Willow Valley*

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

Play, compete, practice, repeat! Join the library eSports team. Right now we are playing Rocket League, League of Legends and Valorant. Interested in becoming a member or looking for more information?

Each month, we'll have a different craft program for kids ages 5 and older. Younger siblings are welcome to come along and color!

We will read stories, fly like butterflies, stand strong like trees, breathe like the ocean, and feel the peace within us.

Each session, we will pair yoga-inspired movements and simple mindfulness practices with books to engage body, he

Lititz 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 advisor fro

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

Whip up your favorite spooky snack to share with friends, and join us for a scary good time at the library! Show off your big brains with trivia all about well…BRAINS (and the central nervous system).

LEGO Free-Play for ages 6+ with a caregiver. Come play and use your imagination! 

Designed for children ages 4-7 or grades K-2

KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the library ready to listen as children read to them. Each child may choose stories on their reading level. Ages 4-12.