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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec-Jan
2025
No Preschool Programs: Getting Ready for Winter!!!
All Day
12/22–1/10
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
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Closing
Manheim Community
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
CLOSED - NEW YEARS' EVE
Branches:
Manheim Community
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Description:
Closed for New Years Day.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Go Fore Golf 2025 Registration Opens Today!
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Fundraiser
Event Details:
Register here! We are using a new registration platform, you should receive confirmation automatically. Contact us only if you encounter any problems with registration.
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Closing
Eastern Lancaster County
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
ELANCO Library Closed (New Year's Eve)
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:
ELANCO Library will be closed all day today. (New Year's Eve)
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be closed today so staff can celebrate the New Year.
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Closing
Manheim Community
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
CLOSED - NEW YEARS' DAY
Branches:
Manheim Community
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Closing
Eastern Lancaster County
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
ELANCO Library Closed (New Year’s Day)
Branches:
Eastern Lancaster County
Description:
ELANCO Library will be closed all day today. (New Year’s Day)
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Dec-Jan
2025
Closing
Closed for New Year's
Description:
The library will be closed for New Year's from Wednesday, December 31, through Thursday, January 1, 2025. Enjoy the holiday!
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Description:
The Adamstown Area Library is closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
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Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
Lancaster Public Library CLOSING EARLY
Branches:
Lancaster,
Mountville Branch
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Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
Lancaster Public Library CLOSED
Branches:
Lancaster,
Mountville Branch
Description:
Both Lancaster Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The buildings will reopen on Friday, January 2.
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Closing
Strasburg-Heisler
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
LIBRARY CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
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Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
New Year's Day - CLOSED
Branches:
Manheim Township
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Library:
Lancaster
Room:
LPL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Lancaster
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Library:
Lancaster
Room:
LPL Lobby
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Event Details:
Get help with your job search by visiting the CareerLink table in the lobby every Tuesday between 9AM and 5PM. A CareerLink representative will be on site to help patrons with their career and job search needs, inc
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Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
New Year's Eve - CLOSING Early
Description:
We will be open 9:00am - 1:00pm on New Year's Eve for express visits. We will reopen Friday, January 2 at 10:00am. Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year! Our online resources are available 24/7. Thank you!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Library:
Lancaster
Room:
LPL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Join experts from Lancaster County Courts for semiweekly classes focused on basic life skills like computer usage, resume building, job searching, math, reading, and writing. Take your life in a new direction while working at the lib
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Crafterday!
9:00am–12:00pm
Manheim Township
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Columbia
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
CareerLink Representative
Library:
Columbia
Room:
COL Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Business & Career
Event Details:
A CareerLink representative is available every other Monday to assist with job applications, resumes, and more! No appointment necessary!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Parachute Play
10:15am–10:45am
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Event Details:
Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Music & Movement - CANCELLED
10:30am–11:30am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library:
Eastern Lancaster County
Room:
NHD Activity Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language.
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
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Family Twister
10:30am–12:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Library:
Milanof-Schock
Room:
MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
STEM
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Consent
I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.
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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Baby's First Storytime!
10:00am–10:45am
Quarryville
Library:
Quarryville
Room:
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group:
Babies
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Wee Build Free Build
10:00am–12:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Library:
Milanof-Schock
Room:
MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
We will have out all sorts of creative building sets for 2 hours of unstructured play and building. Drop in for a little while or stay the whole time!
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Pennie Sign-up Session with PHAN
Library:
Lancaster
Room:
LPL Lobby
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) will provide patrons with information and direct enrollment help for healthcare services like Pennie and Medicaid. PHAN has worked to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to high-quality, af
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Library:
Columbia
Room:
COL Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Class
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Eastern Lancaster County
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Preschool Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Eastern Lancaster County
Library:
Eastern Lancaster County
Room:
NHD Activity Room
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 4-6 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.
Special Needs
Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Milanof-Schock
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Countdown to 12 (Noon!)
11:00am–12:00pm
Milanof-Schock
Library:
Milanof-Schock
Room:
MJY Engle Room Large
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Celebrate the New Year with an extra-special hour of stories, fun dances, music, and crafts!
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies,
Toddlers,
Children
Mountville Branch
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Countdown to the New Year Storytime
11:15am–12:00pm
Mountville Branch
Library:
Mountville Branch
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community,
Storytime
Event Details:
Bring your little ones to the library for a Noon Year's Eve celebration with stories and a craft! All ages with an adult caregiver · Walk-ins welcome
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Happy NOON Year Celebration!
11:30am–12:30pm
Lancaster
Library:
Lancaster
Room:
LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us to celebrate a NEW year at NOON! Let's read stories, sing songs, do some dancing, make a craft, and countdown to 2026! Children of all ages + adult caregivers · Registration is helpful, but not required
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Duplo Free Play
11:00am–3:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Market Monday - NEW TIME!
12:00pm–4:30pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Duplo Free Play
12:00pm–6:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Dramatic Play Friday
12:00pm–3:45pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Event Details:
Drop-in program. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Bookmobile
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Neffsville Cottages - 6 Terrace Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
12:30pm–1:15pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Event Details:
This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Neffsville Cottages. At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Lego Block Party!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Morgan Center C
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Registration for Lego Block Party will open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 17th for Manheim Township and East Lampeter residents and on Friday, December 19th f
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Quarryville
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Holiday fun with robots
1:00pm–2:00pm
Quarryville
Library:
Quarryville
Room:
QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Ages 5-12, under 8 with caregiver. Registration is required. Our bots are excited to play with you over the holiday break! We’ll have an assortment for different ages and abilities.
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
STEM: Bridges
1:00pm–2:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group:
Tweens
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us on December 30th at 1:00 PM for a STEM project all about bridges. We'll explore the different bridge structures and then use some of our own materials to create bridges.
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Toddlers,
Children
Quarryville
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Block Party!
1:00pm–2:30pm
Quarryville
Library:
Quarryville
Room:
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community,
STEM
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Bookmobile
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Neffsville Nursing - 2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Event Details:
This stop is ONLY for seniors and employees at Neffsville Nursing. At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Winter Fairy Magic
2:00pm–3:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Morgan Center A
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
Come experience the mystical world of fairies! We will learn the folklore around fairies, delight in stories and use our imaginations to create a magical winter fairy house! Fairy costumes are welcome and encouraged!
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Closing at 2PM for New Years Day.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Manheim Township
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Lego Challenge!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Manheim Township
Library:
Manheim Township
Room:
MTP Morgan Center B
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us on Friday, January 2nd for a Lego Challenge! in Morgan B at 2:00 PM. Kids ages 6 - 9 can work together at different stations creating structures to meet specified design challenges.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Library:
Ephrata
Room:
EPH Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Dungeons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs.
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Strasburg-Heisler
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
Library Closing @3PM Happy New Year!
Branches:
Strasburg-Heisler
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
New Year's Eve - CLOSING EARLY 3:00 PM
Branches:
Manheim Township
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Brunswick Farm Apartments - 359 Hampden Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603
Event Details:
This stop is open to the public, stopped within Brunswick Farm Apartments near the community center. At this stop, patrons can register for a library card, check out or return materials, and request holds for future stops.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Columbia
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Math Homework Assistance with Robyn
Library:
Columbia
Room:
COL Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:
Struggling with your math homework? Robyn is offering FREE math assistance here at the library every Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm. She can assist with elementary math through Algebra 2.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Quarryville
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Mobile Massage at the Library!
6:00pm–7:45pm
Quarryville
Library:
Quarryville
Room:
QVL Story Corner/Early Literacy Lab
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Fundraiser,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
We are welcoming a local mobile chair masseuse who is offering 20 minute chair massages to adults. Donations ($20 suggested) are appreciated and will be shared with our library.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Columbia
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Library:
Columbia
Room:
COL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
They will meet to discuss The Spiced Cocoa Cafe by Harper Graham and The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James. Whether you've read one, both, or none, consider joining them!
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