Week Calendar

Stop by the Friends Bake Sale to pick up some tasty treats! All proceeds from the sale benefit the Library.

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 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 Landisville Apartments.

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, return books, check out books, and put requests on holds for next stop.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff at Homestead.

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

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 is the continuation of the Friends of the Manheim Community Library Annual Fall Book Sale that is being hosted at Salem United Methodist Church. Check out some of the amazing books and items that have been donated!

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 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 is the continuation of the Friends of the Manheim Community Library Annual Fall Book Sale that is being hosted at Salem United Methodist Church. Check out some of the amazing books and items that have been donated!

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.

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.

This is the continuation of the Friends of the Manheim Community Library Annual Fall Book Sale that is being hosted at Salem United Methodist Church. Check out some of the amazing books and items that have been donated!

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! 

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.

Join us for a special time just for babies as we sing and share stories, rhymes and finger plays with our grown-ups! This program is adapted from M.

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.

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (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 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.

Turkeys are not the only birds getting a nod this November at ELANCO Library. Join us to learn about Turkeys and other feathered friends at story time this month! For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required! 

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

“Snakes Alive” – You will be “hissing” for joy when you meet and hold these snakes. Opportunity to purchase babies (Corn Snakes, California Kingsnakes, and more). Email mark@refreshingmountain.com prior to the event for prices/more info.

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.

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

All are welcome to join this lively group on the second Wednesday of the month. Call the library for more information and book availability at (717) 560-6441.

2023 Book Titles

A time for Toddlers with their grown-up, dedicated to stories, discovery and exploring!  (18 months to 36 months, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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.

Miss Jan and Mr. Chris Silvestri from Members 1st Credit Union in Mount Joy will do a fun-filled event about money! (Register; All Ages)

Join us for fun fall stories about apples, to taste different kinds of apples, and paint with apples! 

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

This stop is ONLY for the seniors and staff at Woodcrest.

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

Come sing, dance, wiggle and giggle This class is for children ages 18 months up to age 4 with a caregiver. 

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

Join our friends at Community Action Partnership for a fun time that will build your child's school readiness and socialization skills through play!

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.

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

Turkeys are not the only birds getting a nod this November at ELANCO Library. Join us to learn about Turkeys and other feathered friends at story time this month! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required! 

Miss Jan and Mr. Chris Silvestri from Members 1st Credit Union in Mount Joy will do a fun-filled event about money! (Register; All Ages)

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.

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!

Join us for a Family Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, make a craft, and have fun!

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

Children will build reading confidence with the help of Basil, a loving KPETs therapy dog.

Call or visit the library to sign up your 1st-4th grader for a 15-minute reading timeslot and watch their love of reading (and dogs!) grow.

Lancaster Public Library is pleased to offer free computer classes to the public. Classes are given by experienced library volunteers.

Are you a new computer user with little or no experience?

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 for you! Get a jump start on your holiday cards this season. 

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.

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

This stop is ONLY for seniors and members of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Appointments  at Quarryville Library

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.

Our computer basics course is a small group setting for computer beginners. In this one-session course we will cover elements of a computer, navigating the desktop, and using keyboard and mouse.

“Snakes Alive” – You will be “hissing” for joy when you meet and hold these snakes. Opportunity to purchase babies (Corn Snakes, California Kingsnakes, and more). Email mark@refreshingmountain.com prior to the event for prices/more info.

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

Story Time for the preschool set: stories, songs, and silly stuff!  Join us in the Lapp Story Silo in the Children's Room. (3 to 6 years, with adult. Other family members welcome.)

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

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 9:00AM on Wednesday October 25th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, October 27th for residents of other municipalities.

Self-Publishing with Holly Bush

So, you've written your first book but what do you do now? Is traditional publishing the best plan for you or is self-publishing the way to go?

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)

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)

Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. Ages 18+.

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!

Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

Do you love quilts? Do you enjoy hearing the history behind them? Come to the Library for this Quilt Study where participants can bring a quilt (optional) to spread out for the group to study.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Come join us for a fun time of board games with fellow homeschooling families! Feel free to bring and share your favorite games. (For ages 6 - 12. Other family members welcome.)

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!

Various topics, including sewing, cooking and money basics, will be covered. Each month will focus on a different topic: this month we'll be cooking. Attending each session is highly encouraged. Ages 10-18.

Do you want to self-monitor your blook pressure, but you’re not sure how?

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

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff at St Johns Herr Estate.

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

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 the seniors and staff at Mennonite Homes.

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

On early dismissal days, come to the library to relax and have some fun coloring by yourself or with some friends!

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

Sign up your homeschooler for 6 weeks of basic conversational Spanish with Senorita Juanita (Miss Jan). If you sign up, please plan to attend every class.

Library staff will provide community members with one-on-one support in using their eReaders, tablets, smartphones, or other electronic devices this fall.

Join us for this month’s film. We’ll offer new-to-video releases as well as classic titles. Light snack is provided.

To find this month’s movie, please call the library at 717-786-1336.

Movies may be rated PG-13. 

Learn about how President James Buchanan spent his retirement, up to and during the Civil War.

Join Miss Jan and artist Hanna Haser for snacks, chatting, and drawing in this after-hours teen program. Bring your own art or draw here with some helpful tips from Hanna!

We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲

Local historian Brett Snyder will present a program on the fascinating life of an eminent Lancastrian.

In November, the Readers’ Roundtable group will be discussing A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier. Everyone is invited to join us!

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 learn all about Hygge (Hoo-ga), the art of cosiness! 

Light refreshment will be served. 

Join us for a monthly gathering of book lovers! This month we will be discussing The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and staff in St Anne's Retirement Community. 

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

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 St Anne's Retirement Community.

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

This stop is ONLY for the seniors and staff at Moravian Founders.

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

The FRIENDS of the Manheim Community Library do so much for the library and its surrounding community. Because of all of their hard work, members have exclusive access to the merchandise in their book sale on its opening day.

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?

Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home.

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

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