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January 2012
The Library System welcomes the Lancaster Science Factory to the Family Museum Pass Program! The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce the addition of the Lancaster Science Factory to its successful Family Museum Pass Program! An official launch of the new Museum Pass is scheduled to happen on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm at the Washington Elementary School, 545 South Ann Street, Lancaster. Read more…
Strasburg-Heisler Library Announces New Babygarten Sessions! Parents are invited to read and sing to their young children Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings at the library. More details.
Thousands Participated in the 8th Annual One Book Campaign! South Central Pennsylvania’s One Book, One Community campaign enticed thousands of area residents to read The Help by Kathryn Stockett and participate in a wide variety of community-based programs that focused on the issue of civil rights in America. The regional reading campaign, now in its eighth year, was the first of its kind to be launched in Pennsylvania. Read the full release…
A special year-end thank you from WGAL’s Anne Shannon, spokesperson for the One Book Campaign…
Don’t miss the Elanco Library Dinner & Auction! It’s happening on January 14 at Yoder’s Banquet Room. This is the 14th Annual Auction that benefits the Eastern Lancaster County Library. Auction items include a car, quilts, vacation packages and much more!
Manheim Township Public Library’s 2nd Annual Valentine Sale! Order special chocolate covered strawberries for your Valentine and support a local library at the same time.
Popular Local Author to Visit Manheim Township Public Library! Visit the library on January 9th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for a special appearance and booksale with author, Linda Oatman High.
Quarryville Library Announces Open Painting Show! Artists are invited to enter one or two paintings by bringing them to the library on January 10 from 3 – 8 pm. The show will be displayed from January 15 – February 20, 2012.
December 2011
Public Libraries Announce Results of the 12th Annual Mitten Tree Campaign! Public libraries in Lancaster County collected new mittens, hats, scarves, and other items for county children and families in need. Read more…
Quarryville Library Invites Artists to Be a Part of Their Open Painting Show Local Artists are invited to enter one or two paintings for this special exhibit by bringing them to the library on January 10 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm. The show will be displayed from January 15 – February 20, 2012. For complete details, click here.
Fashions for Beloved Dolls Come to Elizabethtown Public Library Find out more about how to obtain Deb Kramer’s fashions to outfit dolls from the American Girl series at the library!
Elizabethtown Public Library’s Train Display Reaches New Heights! The famous Holiday Trains are back and better than ever. Find out the schedule and more information!
Sixth Annual Bouquets for Books Campaign tops previous records! Lancaster County Royer’s Flower Shops were successful in collecting children’s books for the public libraries in the County. Read more…
November 2011
Library System adds Easy Access to Classic E-Book Texts to their Online Catalog! The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce the addition of over 400 records for classic, digitized texts to their online catalog made available by the Project Gutenberg website. Read more to find out how you can access them!
Manheim Township Public Library to Host Holiday Art Show Featuring Student Works! The Holiday Art Shows also includes a special exhibit in the Morgan Center by students from the Millersville University Art Department entitled “From Realism to Abstraction”. Artist’s Reception on Wednesday, November 30 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the library is free and open to the public.
Five Below® Holiday Fundraiser for Public Libraries Starts December 3rd! Help us raise funds for children’s library programs. It’s easy to participate! See your local librarian for a special flyer for Five Below® stores. Bring the flyer with you when you shop beginning Saturday, December 3rd through Friday, December 23. Find out about a participating store near you! You may also download the flyer.
Public Libraries encourage giving with the 12th Annual Mitten Tree Project! Public Libraries throughout Lancaster County will hold their 12th annual Mitten Tree Campaign starting on Monday, November 21. Librarians from the county’s public libraries, in the spirit of holiday giving, will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, earmuffs and umbrellas that will benefit children & families served by Lancaster County Children & Youth Services. Read more to find the list of participating libraries…
Looking for a Holiday Gift for the Readers in your life? Support Public Libraries by purchasing a Gift Certificate to the 2012 Author Luncheon…click here to find out more details about the event!
Local Journalist and award-winning author to appear at Milanof-Schock Library to discuss his latest book! In the Footsteps of the Band of Brothers: A Return to Easy Company’s Battlefields with Sgt. Forrest Guth will be the subject of this exciting program presented by Larry Alexander on November 9th at 6:30 pm.
Nut Brown Hare costume character will visit local public libraries in November! Lancaster County public libraries will welcome Nut Brown Hare costume character for special storytimes from November 11 through November 19. Find out more!
‘Bouquets for Books’ returns November 7-12 to collect NEW children’s titles for Lancaster County Public Libraries! Customers will receive free bouquet for donating new children’s books for area public libraries. Find out more…
October 2011
Civil War to Civil Rights: How Far Have We Come? Special One Book Program! Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm Columbia Historic Preservation Society. Click here for full details.
Lancaster County Public Libraries are pleased to announce Kindle® compatibility with their OverDrive downloadable e-Books! Public Libraries in Lancaster County have expanded their services with the addition of Kindle capability for the download of e-Books. Find out more…
Manheim Township Public Library plans to “Rock the Stacks”! On Saturday, November 5 the Manheim Township Public Library will host a first of its kind event in their new facility located at 595 Granite Run Drive in Overlook Community Campus. Find out all the details…
Manheim Township Public Library to hold their Fall Book Sale! The Friends of the Manheim Township Public Library will hold their annual Fall Book Sale November 1-3…find out more!
Library System Receives PNC Grant for Early Childhood Financial Education! The Library System and five Public Libraries in Lancaster County were awarded a two-Year $60,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to create a financial education program entitled, ”For Me, For You, For Later” for Preschoolers. Read more…
Brad Rutter Fund supports more learning materials for Lancaster youth! Playaway Views, a new electronic resource for children, are now available to borrow at the Bookmobile. Children and their families will now have access to Playaway Views, a new electronic resource for children and their families….learn more.
Family Place Centers at Public Libraries form new partnership with United Way’s LEARN (Success by Six™) Three public libraries in Lancaster County received grant funds from LEARN (Local Education and Resource Network —a United Way Success by Six™ partnership) to enhance their existing early childhood programming. Find out more…
Little House on the Prairie Party! Laura Ingalls Wilder fans are invited to join in the fun featuring a special presentation from Wendy McClure, author of The Wilder Life. This event is for anyone —not just young readers— that has fond memories of reading the “Little House” books or watching the TV show. Aaron’s Books and Linden Hall are hosting this fundraising event.
The Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries receives PCBL Friends Group of the Year Award The Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries was awarded the PCBL (PA Citizens for Better Libraries) Friends Group of the Year Award at the PA Library Association’s annual conference on October 2, 2011. Learn more…
Teen Read Week Photo Contest! In celebration of Teen Read Week (October 16 – 22), participating local libraries will hold a Teen Read Week Photo Contest, which is open to youth, ages 13 – 18. Check out the contest rules!
Spanish Storytimes are Back at Elizabethtown Public Library! Elizabethtown Public Library invites children to sign up for Spanish storytimes that will be held monthly…read more.
September 2011
Join us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the epic film, Gone with the Wind! Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries and Aaron’s Books will host a special evening celebrating 75 years of Gone with the Wind with author Ellen F. Brown! Find out how you can have fun and support public libraries at the same time! Read complete details…
Jumpstart’s 2011 Read for the Record® Campaign is happening in Lancaster County! Lancaster County libraries will participate in Jumpstart’s 2011 Read for the Record®—a national early literacy campaign by reading the same book to hundreds of children on the same two days! Stop by your local library on Wednesday, October 5th or Thursday, October 6th and join in the reading fun by checking out this year’s book, Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. Read more…
Library System of Lancaster County reports the success of the 2011 Summer Reading Program! Youth who visited public libraries during June, July and August honed their reading skills as they engaged in the summer reading program offered at their local public libraries! The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to report an increase in the 2011 One World, Many Stories Countywide Summer Reading Program participation. Find out the numbers…
Lunar Lunacy at the Strasburg Library! Check out these special Lunar events starting Monday, September 26 through Saturday, October 8th, which is International Observe the Moon Night!
Manheim Township Public Library Hosts Business Author ~ Come and hear Bruce Rosenstein as he shares Five Nuggets of Life Advice from Peter Drucker!
Elizabethtown Public Library Announces Louisa May Alcott Programs! Elizabethtown Public Library is pleased to announce upcoming community-wide programs based on the grant entitled “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women – Library Outreach Programs”. Read more…
Are you interested in the Marcellus Shale Drilling issue? If so, join the Adamstown Area Library and the Ephrata Public Library as they host this informative program about the Marcellus Shale drilling and what it means for communities in PA. Click here for program details.
Ephrata Public Library to Host Civil War Road Show! Step back in time and join the fun on Saturday, September 17th at 10:00 am when the Ephrata Public Library will hold the Grand Opening of the Civil War Road Show. Find out about the month-long events happening at the library!
Public Libraries of Lancaster County will host the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile’s arrival at Park City’s lower parking lot on Friday, September 16 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm! Find out more about this exciting event!
IBM and ‘Jeopardy!’ Relive History with Encore Presentation of ‘Jeopardy!: The IBM Challenge’! Episodes to Air September 12, 13, 14…don’t miss seeing Brad Rutter, Lancaster’s very own champion compete!
Isaac’s to support One Book, One Community Campaign with fundraiser on September 27th! Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli will hold a one-day only fundraiser in support of the 2011 One Book, One Community Campaign…find out more!
One Book, One Community Title is Announced! Representatives from libraries in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry and York Counties announced the selection of The Help by Kathryn Stockett as this year’s One Book, One Community selection. Read more… For more information about this regional campaign and 70 participating libraries, visit www.oboc.org
August 2011
Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries will host a special evening celebrating 75 years of Gone with the Wind with Ellen F. Brown! The Council of Friends of Public Libraries, Aaron’s Books and the Library System of Lancaster County will host the event, which highlights the author’s behind-the-scenes account of the making of Gone with the Wind…read more.
Ephrata Public Library Awarded American Library Association Grant New Traveling Exhibition tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s struggle to meet the Constitutional challenges of the Civil War. Read more…
Two libraries announce Increased DVD collections! September 2011 will mark the beginning of an expanded DVD collection at Elizabethtown Public Library and Milanof-Shock Library in Mount Joy. Find out more…
One Book, One Community Campaign to Launch on August 24th! Tune into WGAL’s evening news on Wednesday, August 24th to hear Anne Shannon’s announcement of this year’s One Book title. The One Book, One Community (OBOC) Campaign invites readers in a six-county region to read a compelling book. Read more about the launch event…
Local Lancaster Libraries to Host Library of Congress Gateway to Knowledge Exhibit! The traveling exhibition will take up residence at the Manheim Township Public Library, located at 595 Granite Run Drive in Lancaster, on August 9 and 10. The exhibition is free and will be open to the public from 10 AM – 6 PM each day. Read more about the exhibit…
July 2011
African Drumming program will highlight summer reading program at local public libraries in July! Come join the joyful drumming and learn how to play African hand drums & other instruments. Program runs from July 7 through July 30. Read more…
June 2011
Rhonda Kleiman, Economic Development Manager for the Library System to present Business Seminar at the ALA National Conference! American Library Association’s annual conference will be held in New Orleans during the week of June 23 – 28. Kleiman will share her expertise as a Business Reference Librarian in a special pre-conference seminar. Read more…
Science Educator, Judy Bower, returns to local public libraries to share Seven Continents of Science program! Learn about light and the discoveries of Al Hazen and Isaac Newton and enjoy a hair-raising demonstration on electricity! This program designed for youth Grades 1 & up starts on June 23 through August 16. Read more…
Hot Air Balloonist to visit public libraries and share his Adventures Aloft! Join local balloonist, Kirby Kopp, and experience first hand how to get ready for a hot-air balloon adventure! Note that this program is intended for youth Grade 2 & up—no younger siblings allowed. Program starts on June 16 and runs until August 3. Read more…
Cylo visits Public Libraries for Storytime Fun! Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormer’s mascot swings into action when he presents Cylo at the Bat at public libraries in Lancaster County! Hear his famous poem & more! Visits start June 20 and run throught August 27. Read more…
“Mind Your Pennies with Buck” programs at public libraries teach children about savings! Susquehanna Bank’s mascot, Buck, will pay a visit to public libraries during June, July and August. Read more…
Public libraries to host Miss Maggie as she joins One World with songs! Participants of all ages will enjoy this interactive program that will feature songs, poems, and stories from various cultures complete with puppets, characters, and audience participation! Miss Maggie’s programs start on June 15 and run through August 18. Read more…
The PRINCESS of Dutch Wonderland to appear at local public libraries as part of this year’s Summer Reading Program! The Princess visits start on June 15 and will run until August 11 at local public libraries.
Join the Yurtfolk for an “around the world” adventure at public libraries! The Yurtfolk — LuAnne Harley and Brian Kruschwitz — will be visiting public libraries throughout Lancaster County as they present an interactive time of exploring folk music, stories and folk dance from around the globe. Yurtfolk programs start on June 13 through June 18. Read more…
Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary is back with Critter Cultures! Jesse Rothacker, founder of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, will be leading a special program entitled, Critter Cultures, that is based on this year’s Summer Reading theme, One World, Many Stories. Jesse’s programs run from June 6 through July 21. Read more…
Llama, Llama Costume Character will appear @ Lancaster County Public Libraries! Llama, Llama the loveable storybook character from author Anna Dewdney’s books, will visit local public libraries in June to start off this summer’s early reading program. Read more…
May 2011
Pequea Valley Public Library Receives $25,000 Ressler Mill Grant! The Pequea Valley Public Library is pleased to announce that the Ressler Mill Foundation gifted $25,000 to the library to benefit youth. Celebration of the news and the first purchase of resources with the funds will happen at a special presentation at the library’s Toddler Storytime on Wednesday, May 25 at 11:00 am. Read more…
Countywide Summer Reading Program @ Local Public Libraries Starts on June 1 Are your children and teens looking for exciting activities this summer? Lancaster County’s local public libraries have the answer with their 2011 Summer Reading Program. “One World, Many Stories” is the children’s theme for the 2011 Pennsylvania Summer Reading Program and “You Are Here” is the teen theme. Both reading programs begin on June 1st and will run until August 6, 2011. Youth may join anytime during this time frame. Read more…
Brad Rutter’s donation to his LCCF Fund
Brad Rutter’s donation to his LCCF Fund for Public Libraries totaled $100,000!
The Library System receives Conservation
The Library System receives Conservation Education Award! For more info go to: http://ow.ly/4sHji
April 2011
Quarryville Library to Celebrate Earth Day and The Library’s 10th Anniversary! Join the fun on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Read more…
The Library System welcomes the Hans Herr House & Museum to the Family Museum Pass Program! The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce the addition of the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum to its successful Family Museum Pass Program! Read more…
Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries to Celebrate their 11th Annual Author Luncheon featuring Sarah Blake, New York Times bestselling author! Sarah Blake, bestselling author of The Postmistress will appear at the 2011 National Library Week Author Luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster. The Council of Friends of Public Libraries, Aaron’s Books and the Library System of Lancaster County will host this event, which is a fundraising event for public libraries in Lancaster County.
Sexuality Identity Book Talk at Elizabethtown Public Library Jenell Williams Paris, Professor of Anthropology at Messiah College will discuss her latest book, The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex Is Too Important to Define Who We Are on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm. Read more…
Tuning Into Your Whispers program about coping with grief will be led by author Kim K. Meredith at the Milanof-Schock Library! You are invited to attend this special program at the Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 pm.
March 2011
The Library System receives Conservation Education Award! The Board of Directors of Lancaster County Conservation District honored the Library System of Lancaster County with the 2011 Conservation Education Award at their District’s 60th Annual Banquet. Read more…
Five Below® to Support Children’s Public Library Summer Reading Program! It’s easy to participate! Help us raise funds! See your local librarian for a special Flyer for Five Below® stores. Bring the flyer with you when you shop beginning Saturday, April 9th through Sunday, April 24th. Download Flyer Now!
Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child Campaign will be celebrated at Public Libraries in Lancaster County! Lancaster County’s public libraries and early learning centers will participate in the 6th annual One Book, Every Young Child statewide early learning initiative, to highlight both the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and specifically the vital role that adults have fostering that development. Read more to find out about this year’s book selection!
Storybook Costume Biscuit from “The Biscuit Story Series” to visit public libraries this spring! Programs begin on April 5 and run through April 16. Check the list for your local library’s program!
Brad Rutter Announces His Donation to the Bradford G. Rutter Fund at the Lancaster Community Foundation, which will benefit public libraries in Lancaster County!
Strasburg-Heisler Library partners with Lampeter YMCA to initiate Babygarten program for infants! The Strasburg-Heisler Library and the Lampeter YMCA are pleased to announce their partnership for the delivery of a brand new educational program for infants and their parents…
Spanish Storytimes in March at Elizabethtown Public Library Elizabethtown Public Library invites children to sign up for Spanish storytimes. The storytimes will be held each Tuesday from March 1 through 29 at 6:30 pm in conjunction with the Library’s World Café focus on Peru.
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