Week Calendar

Visit with a team of nurses from PennState Health to receive health assessments like cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks, as well as referrals to social services.

As part of our mission to connect people with information an

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 January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 22 - March 18.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Lancaster Nursing. 

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, 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 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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

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.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Homestead Villages. 

At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, 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 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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

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 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 25 - March 21.

People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the Winter ReSort Book Sale!

• Friday, February 16 · 9AM-5PM

Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life? A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org.

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the Winter ReSort Book Sale!

• Friday, February 16 · 9AM-5PM

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, bubbles, music, and playtime for our youngest library friends ages birth to age 2 with their caregiver. 

In the event of inclement weather, please check WGAL or our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

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

Homeschool families welcome!!

This story time is especially for the very young. This 30-minute program encourages interacting with baby using songs, finger play, and age-appropriate props, like shakers, scarves, and instruments.

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 22 - March 18.

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 the second set of Winter story times! Registration is requested, but we will not turn you away!

On Tech Tuesdays, we teach a brief lesson on computer how-to, safety & security issues, or new trends in tech. The floor is open for you to ask questions, explore the topic, and discuss issues as a group. 

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 January 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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

Join us as we explore and identify the different emotions we feel through stories and activities!

For ages 3-6 and siblings. No registration required!

Miss Jan helps young children ages 4+ see how science is all around them. (Registration is required)

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Calvary Homes. 

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

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!!  

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

Walk-ins are welcome. Guest Readers on April 3 (Refreshing Mountain) & April 24 (Adamstown Fire Co). 

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.

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.

2024 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.)

Mini workshops today:

10 am to 12 pm: 

Phishing scams

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 January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 24 - March 20.

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  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. 

Students will explore the basics of robotics and programming while interacting with Edison Robots. Robotics programs can be tiered for any grade level.

Ages 5-13 with a limit of 20 children.

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

Mini workshops today:

10 am to 12 pm: 

Using a spreadsheet for your budget:

Using a budgeting spreadsheet can help you track your financial habits

Ages 3 - 5 years (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2024.) Children attend independently.

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

Join us as we explore and identify the different emotions we feel through stories and activities!

For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required!

Join Miss Jan for story time - a different theme each week!  Miss Jan will also sing some fun songs and offer a craft.

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

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.

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.

Duplo Block Free-Play

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

No registration Required!

Invite your best puzzling friends and create a team of four! 

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.

Ages 3 - 5 years, independent of a caregiver (Child must be 3 by January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 22 - March 18.

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.)

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 23 - March 19.

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 are welcome. Guest Readers on April 3 (Refreshing Mountain) & April 24 (Adamstown Fire Co). 

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 employees at Woodcrest Villas. 

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

Ages 2 - 3 years with a caregiver (Child must be 2 by January 1, 2024.)

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

This 9 week session will run January 24 - March 20.

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.

Registration will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, January 31st for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, February 2nd for residents of other municipalities.

Do you knit or crochet? Bring your latest project and join your fellow crafters on the comfy chairs in front of the fireplace. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, trade tips, and chat in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

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)

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.

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!

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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

Good Vibrations, the Science of Sound!

Practice writing letters with a senior pen-pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

We have time set aside every month for knitters to gather in the company of other knitters and work on projects. All skill levels are welcome, no need to register.

Homeschoolers are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments! Ages 10-12.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Long Community of Highlands. 

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

Join volunteer Linda Walter for a two-session informal sharing group about the good and not-so-good experiences of growing older. Moan, complain, or share wisdom and experiences. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits.

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the back room of the library. This is a cool environment where you get to work on your individual projects together.

This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Mennonite Home Retirement Community. 

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

"The Lake House" - a 2006 fantasy romance film

Recommended for an adult audience.
Free admission … free popcorn!
Bring your favorite folding chair for extra viewing comfort!
Pre-registration is required!

Preschoolers are invited to the library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Ages 4-7.

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

STEM is a monthly program that focuses on a STEM element! There are two different time/date offerings for the same topic. (Ages 7+; Please Register)

Our 2024 Author Series features a broad variety of authors that include a range of voices and perspectives.  Each of these authors has either waived or deeply discounted their appearance fees to support the library.

Lancaster County Illustrator Patrick M. Reynolds.

For more information contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org

This stop is for everyone, located behind the Tempo Clubhouse location.

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

Join us for a monthly gathering of book lovers! This month we'll be discussing The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy.

New Time! Drop-in from 3-5 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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 employees at Moravian Founders. 

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

Join Miss Esther for a fun craft program once a month at 3:30pm! Check registration to see which room of the library we will be hosting it, as that may change as the program gets closer.

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

Learn some basic sewing skills while making a Valentine’s heart plush! Ages 10-12.

This stop is for everyone.

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

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

Join us for a love-ly time! We will have fun making Valentine crafts, playing games and you can decorate your Valentine treat! Ages 6-9.

Join us for Anime After School!

If you like being messy and LOVE to have a good “slime” then join us for a special Valentine's Day themed edition of Letting Off STEAM! We will have fun learning, creating Valen-slime and getting messy!

Join us for a fun afternoon of robots and engineering activities! Ages 10-12.

Build, design and create with Lego® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program. Ages 6-12.

Family Storytime is for children of all ages with a caregiver(s).

Please register under parent name and note number of family members attending.

Decorate your own Valentine’s cookie, play Candy Hearts Bingo and make some glittery cards! Ages 10-12.

Join us as we host Pocket Books and author Suzette Mullen for the launch of Ms.

The Friends of Milanof-Schock Library meets the second Monday evening of every month to talk about ways to support the Library. This group works with the Library to make it a successful community resource.

Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join us at the Library!

“Information Wants to be Free.” How do libraries factor into the information economy?

Ages 6 - 24 months with a caregiver

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