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Name: No Preschool Programs: Winter Break
Start: 2024-12-23
End: 2024-12-28
Location: Manheim Township

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Time	Mon (12/23)	Tue (12/24)	Wed (12/25)	Thu (12/26)	Fri (12/27)	Sat (12/28)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. No Preschool Programs: Winter Break All Day 12/23 - 12/28 Everyone Manheim Township This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Manheim Township Age Group: Everyone
		Closing Christmas Eve All Day Ephrata Branches: Ephrata	Closing Christmas Day All Day Ephrata Branches: Ephrata	Closing CLOSED All Day Milanof-Schock Branches: Milanof-Schock
		Closing Closed - Christmas Eve All Day Manheim Community Branches: Manheim Community	Closing CLOSED All Day Milanof-Schock Branches: Milanof-Schock	Closing Lancaster Public Library CLOSED All Day Some Locations Branches: Lancaster, Mountville Branch Description: Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
		Closing CLOSING @ 2pm All Day Milanof-Schock Branches: Milanof-Schock	Closing Closed - Christmas Day All Day Manheim Community Branches: Manheim Community	Closing Library CLOSED All Day Columbia Branches: Columbia Description: We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.
		Closing ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Eve) All Day Eastern Lancaster County Branches: Eastern Lancaster County Description: ELANCO Library will be closed all day today. (Christmas Eve)	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed for Christmas Day All Day Everyone Bookmobile This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Bookmobile will not have stops today during the Labor Day Holiday. All checked-out materials that are due back today will be renewed until your next scheduled Bookmobile stop date. 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.
		Closing Lancaster Public Library CLOSED All Day Some Locations Branches: Lancaster, Mountville Branch Description: Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.	Closing ELANCO Library Closed (Christmas Day) All Day Eastern Lancaster County Branches: Eastern Lancaster County Description: ELANCO Library will be closed all day today. (Christmas Day)
		Closing Library CLOSED All Day Columbia Branches: Columbia Description: We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.	Closing Lancaster Public Library CLOSED All Day Some Locations Branches: Lancaster, Mountville Branch Description: Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24-Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
		Closing Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Quarryville Branches: Quarryville Description: The library will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, December 25. Enjoy your holiday!
		Closing CLOSED for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Lititz Branches: Lititz
		Closing Library Closed All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Adamstown Branches: Adamstown Description: Adamstown Area Library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
		Closing Closed All Day 12/24 - 12/26 Moores Memorial Branches: Moores Memorial Description: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
		Closing Closed Happy Holidays! All Day 12/24 - 12/26 Strasburg-Heisler Branches: Strasburg-Heisler
			Closing Library CLOSED Christmas Day All Day Columbia Branches: Columbia Description: We are CLOSED to give our staff the time to spend with their families for the Christmas holiday. We will resume our normal operations on Friday, December 27 at 10:00am.
			Closing MTPL Closed All Day Manheim Township Branches: Manheim Township
8 am		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Holiday Hours 8:30am - 12:00pm Everyone Bookmobile This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Bookmobile will not have stops today during the Labor Day Holiday. All checked-out materials that are due back today will be renewed until your next scheduled Bookmobile stop date. 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.
9 am						This event is in the "Children" group. Crafterday! 9:00am - 12:00pm Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11.
10 am				This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Thursdays: Winter 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Children Eastern Lancaster County This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Eastern Lancaster County Room: NHD Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Toddler Thursday this month to celebrate the winter season! For ages 0-3 and siblings. No registration required. 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Build a "Gingerbread" House - rescheduled date! 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Quarryville Registration Open Required 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. Registration Open Library: Quarryville Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: RESCHEDULED DATE! IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT WE UNDERSTAND...IF THIS DATE WORKS BETTER FOR YOU GRAB ONE OF THE REMAINING SPOTS! 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. Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Lititz Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Registration Open Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Accessible Yoga for EveryBody with Jenny Bone from Black Cat Yoga. If you have a mat and a block, please bring it. Some mats and blocks will be available to borrow. Chairs will be provided. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers Manheim Community Registration Open Required This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Registration Open Library: Manheim Community Room: MAN Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Community Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 "Children" group. Duplo Block Free-Play for ages 2+ with a Caregiver 10:00am - 11:30am Children Strasburg-Heisler This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Strasburg-Heisler Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: Come use your imagination, build and play! No registration required. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Block Party! 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers, Children Quarryville Registration Open Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Quarryville Room: QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: Community, STEM Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Registration is requested, drop ins are accommodated as space allows. Please join the waitlist as we may schedule a second session if there is sufficient demand. 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 "Everyone" group. Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY 10:30am - 12:30pm Everyone Mountville Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Mountville Branch Room: MVL Meeting Room A Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Event Details: Take a post holiday break in the Construction Zone! Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more!	This event is in the "Children" group. Paws 2 Read 10:00am - 10:15am Children Lititz Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) 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. Dungeons & Dragons 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Quarryville Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library: Quarryville Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join the quest in our bi-monthly Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game! 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 "Children" group. Paws 2 Read 10:15am - 10:30am Children Lititz Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) 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. Paws 2 Read 10:30am - 10:45am Children Lititz Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Closed Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) 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. Read-a-Loud with Raven 10:30am - 11:30am Children Mountville Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Mountville Branch Room: MVL Meeting Room A Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Disclaimer(s) 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. Paws 2 Read 10:45am - 11:00am Children Lititz Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
11 am						This event is in the "Children" group. Paws 2 Read 11:00am - 11:15am Children Lititz Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Duplo Free Play 11:00am - 3:00pm Toddlers, Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children Event Details: Drop-in program. No registration required. Build and play with the Library’s DUPLO bricks. Each family group must include a responsible adult. This event is in the "Children" group. Paws 2 Read 11:15am - 11:30am Children Lititz Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Lititz Room: LTZ Storytime Room Age Group: Children Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Bring your favorite book and practice your reading aloud skills to therapy-trained dogs. Disclaimer(s) Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
12 pm	This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Market Monday 12:00pm - 6:00pm Toddlers, Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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 to 7 years old)	Closing MTPL Closing Early (Open 10am - Noon) 12:00pm - 8:00pm Manheim Township Branches: Manheim Township			This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dramatic Play Fridays 12:00pm - 3:45pm Toddlers, Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children Event Details: Drop in program. No registration required. Children can take on the role of veterinarians, postal workers, chefs, and more! This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dramatic Play Fridays 12:00pm - 3:45pm Toddlers, Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled adventure at the library! Children ages 2–7 are invited to explore their creativity and imagination through hands-on pretend play. This free program offers three exciting stations:
1 pm	This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bright Nights and Fun Lights! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Children Lancaster Registration Open Required This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Program Room A + B Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children Program Type: Community, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights! Miss Lauren from PJ Library will provide stories, activities, games, crafts and more! This event is in the "Adults" group. Closely Knit 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Milanof-Schock This event is in the "Adults" group. Library: Milanof-Schock Room: MJY Engle Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) 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. Drop-In Craft Styrofoam Ball Ornament 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Adamstown 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. Library: Adamstown Room: ADM Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in from 1-3 p.m. Need a last-minute gift for someone special? Make a beautiful sequin and bead ornament. Ask your friends to join you on this day off school! Ages 8 & up. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Knitting and Crocheting Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Quarryville This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library: Quarryville Room: QVL Pennington Family Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This club is open to all interested knitters, crocheters, and other needle or fabric crafters. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Technology Help 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors, Everyone Adamstown This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Adamstown Room: ADM Reading Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library!	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens, Teens Lancaster Registration Open Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Open Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: We are ready to roll up some fun with a new Dungeons & Dragons program 🐲 Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group. Teen Dungeons and Dragons 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Milanof-Schock This event is in the "Teens" group. Library: Milanof-Schock Room: MJY Grissinger Board Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The group has space for three more players. Contact Miss Jan if interested. jbetty@mslibrary.org or 717-653-1510. Disclaimer(s) Photo Consent I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
2 pm				This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Wee Build Free Play 2:00pm - 3:45pm Toddlers, Children Manheim Township This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library: Manheim Township Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo Age Group: Toddlers, Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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 event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Holiday Fun With Robots! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children, Tweens Quarryville Join Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Join Waitlist Library: Quarryville Room: QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: STEM, Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Our robots never go on vacation! Come and play with them at the library! Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver please! Best for beginners, but we’ll have something for most robot fans! 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. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Celebrate Kwanzaa! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Everyone Lancaster This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Program Room A + B Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community, Storytime Event Details: Join us on the second night of Kwanzaa for a celebration of African-American culture! The African-American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster will provide activities for children, teens and adults, as well as stories and music.
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen LGBTQIA+ Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Lancaster Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Closed Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Meeting and Media Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Be a part of our teen book club! This is a space for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies to talk about their favorite books, learn about queer literature, get (and give) book recommendations, and meet others in the community. 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. Queer Safe Space with Lititz Chooses Love 4:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Lancaster 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. Library: Lancaster Room: LPL Study Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group. Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY 4:30pm - 6:30pm Everyone Mountville Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library: Mountville Branch Room: MVL Meeting Room A Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Event Details: Get your pre-holiday jitters out in the Construction Zone! Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, & more!
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Wrap It Up at the Library 5:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Milanof-Schock This event is in the "Adults" group. Library: Milanof-Schock Room: MJY Engle Room Large Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have holiday gifts you need to wrap, but don't have the space to spread out and get it done? Too many distractions or little eyes watching at home?

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