Press Archive
January 2011
Local Bridal Company to Support Public Libraries in Lancaster County!
The Library System’s Annual Meeting to chart new course for library services in Lancaster County!
Markus Zusak to Appear in Lebanon, March 29!
Public Libraries announce results of the 11th Annual Mitten Tree Campaign!
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February 2011
Brad Rutter is a Champion for Libraries!
Quarryville Library to Host 2nd Annual “Go Fore Golf” Fundraiser!
Columbia Public Library receives a “treasure trove” of books from a community organization!
Milanof-Schock Library Receives LSTA Grant for Health Collection Resources!
Strasburg Library Will Hold Special Popular Author Book Sale!
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March 2011
The Library System receives Conservation Education Award!
Five Below® to Support Children’s Public Library Summer Reading Program!
Storybook Costume Biscuit from “The Biscuit Story Series” to visit public libraries this spring!
Strasburg-Heisler Library partners with Lampeter YMCA to initiate Babygarten program for infants!
Spanish Storytimes in March at Elizabethtown Public Library
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April 2011
Quarryville Library to Celebrate Earth Day and The Library’s 10th Anniversary!
The Library System welcomes the Hans Herr House & Museum to the Family Museum Pass Program!
Sexuality Identity Book Talk at Elizabethtown Public Library
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May 2011
Pequea Valley Public Library Receives $25,000 Ressler Mill Grant!
Countywide Summer Reading Program @ Local Public Libraries Starts June 1
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June 2011
Hot Air Balloonist to visit public libraries and share his Adventures Aloft!
Cylo visits Public Libraries for Storytime Fun!
“Mind Your Pennies with Buck” programs at public libraries teach children about savings!
Public libraries to host Miss Maggie as she joins One World with songs!
Join the Yurtfolk for an “around the world” adventure at public libraries!
Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary is back with Critter Cultures!
Llama, Llama Costume Character will appear @ Lancaster County Public Libraries!
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July 2011
African Drumming program will highlight summer reading program at local public libraries in July!
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August 2011
Ephrata Public Library Awarded American Library Association Grant
Two libraries announce Increased DVD collections!
One Book, One Community Campaign to Launch on August 24th!
Local Lancaster Libraries to Host Library of Congress Gateway to Knowledge Exhibit!
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September 2011
Join us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the epic film, Gone with the Wind!
Jumpstart’s 2011 Read for the Record® Campaign is happening in Lancaster County!
Library System of Lancaster County reports the success of the 2011 Summer Reading Program!
Lunar Lunacy at the Strasburg Library!
Manheim Township Public Library Hosts Business Author
Elizabethtown Public Library Announces Louisa May Alcott Programs!
Are you interested in the Marcellus Shale Drilling issue?
Ephrata Public Library to Host Civil War Road Show!
IBM and ‘Jeopardy!’ Relive History with Encore Presentation of ‘Jeopardy!: The IBM Challenge’!
Isaac’s to support One Book, One Community Campaign with fundraiser on September 27th!
One Book, One Community Title is Announced! Here are some pictures from the Launch Event!
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October 2011
Civil War to Civil Rights: How Far Have We Come?
Manheim Township Public Library plans to “Rock the Stacks”!
Manheim Township Public Library to hold their Fall Book Sale!
Library System Receives PNC Grant for Early Childhood Financial Education!
Brad Rutter Fund supports more learning materials for Lancaster youth!
Little House on the Prairie Party!
Spanish Storytimes are Back at Elizabethtown Public Library!
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November 2011
Library System adds Easy Access to Classic E-Book Texts to their Online Catalog!
Manheim Township Public Library to Host Holiday Art Show Featuring Student Works!
Five Below® Holiday Fundraiser for Public Libraries Starts December 3rd!
Public Libraries encourage giving with the 12th Annual Mitten Tree Project!
Looking for a Holiday Gift for the Readers in your life?
Nut Brown Hare costume character will visit local public libraries in November!
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December 2011
Quarryville Library Invites Artists to Be a Part of Their Open Painting Show
Fashions for Beloved Dolls Come to Elizabethtown Public Library
Elizabethtown Public Library’s Train Display Reaches New Heights!
Sixth Annual Bouquets for Books Campaign tops previous records!
Public Libraries Announce Results of the 12th Annual Mitten Tree Campaign!
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January 2010
Public Library Task Force to Hold Regional Meetings
Library Employees of the Year Recognized
2010 Trustees of the Year are Honored
Library System Holds Annual Meeting
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February 2010
Five Below Fundraiser Supports Children’s Reading Program
SCORE FastTrak Sessions – Spring 2010
Disney On Ice Reading Program @ Public Libraries
Council of Friends 10th Annual Luncheon to Host author, Erik Larson
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March 2010
2010 One Book Every Young Child Campaign Begins in April!
OBEYC Traveling Trunk Programs @ Lancaster County’s Public Libraries
Milanof-Schock Appoints New Library Director
Peter Rabbit Costume Character to Visit Local Public Libraries
Read With The Barnstormers @ Your Local Public Library!
Garden Plot Rentals Available at the Lancaster County Park
Public Libraries to Increase Fines on April 1, 2010
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April 2010
Public is Invited to the New Moores Memorial Library Open House!
Free Comic Books @ Local Public Libraries and The Comic Store!
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May 2010
Musician Matthew Dodd to Perform songs of the 1800s Sailing Days at Public Libraries
Barnstormer’s Cylo to Read Casey at the Bat @ Public Library Storytimes
Victoria O’Neill Tells the Tale of the Capture & Return of Bald Beatrice, the Baby Mermaid
Ren Faire Pirate to Walk the Planks @ Public Libraries
Mind Your Pennies with Buck, Susquehanna Bank Mascot
Dutch Wonderland Princess to Make Royal Appearances @ Local Public Libraries
Filbert Flamingo Will Make a Splash @ Public Libraries!
Music for Everyone Foundation Awards grant to Lancaster County Public Libraries
Public Libraries receive NEH We the People Bookshelf, A More Perfect Union Collection
2010 Summer Reading Program @ Public Libraries & the Bookmobile Starts June 1!
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June 2010
Lancaster County Conservationist to present Wetland Wonders programs @ Public Libraries
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July 2010
Ephrata Public Library Announces BIG READ Initiative!
Still Time to Join in the Summer Reading Program Fun!
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August 2010
This Year’s One Book Title is Announced!
Libraries will Go Green with e-Delivery of Notices!
Flow Circus Comes to Public Libraries!
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September 2010
Jumpstart Read for the Record Early Literacy Campaign is Happening in Lancaster County!
Thinking of Starting a New Business?
Aaron’s Books Hosts “Monster Bash” to Raise Funds for Teen Library Programs!
Beyond Books: How Libraries Are Responding During the Recession
Storybook Costume “Pig” from If You Give A Pig a Pancake, to make appearances at public libraries!
Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries will host an Evening with Beth Hoffman!
Children and their families are invited to “Wiggle for the World”!
Frog and Toad costume characters will visit local public libraries in September!
September is National Library Card Sign-Up
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October 2010
Pennsylvania Library Conference Comes to Lancaster!
Special programs honoring George Washington Carver to happen at public libraries this month!
Join the Oktoberfest in Manheim on October 17th!
Manheim Community Library to Hold Shady Lady Shopping Emporium to Benefit the Library!
Simply Map! Geodemographic Tools for Target Marketing
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November 2010
Five Below and Lancaster County’s Public Libraries team up to fund children’s reading program!
Holiday Train Display at Elizabethtown Public Library begins on December 2nd!
Public Libraries Encourage Giving with 11th Annual Mitten Tree Project!
Curious George to create mischief at public libraries this month!
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® Campaign breaks a record in Lancaster County!
Elanco Library in New Holland Announces a New Service!
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December 2010
Many readers took part in the 2010 One Book, One Community Campaign!
Library System Administrator Resigns Post
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To find 2009 news and happenings in libraries county wide, please visit the News Archive page on the Library System website, which is a portal to all Lancaster County’s public libraries.
