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It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, September 19 · 9AM – 3PM Saturday, September 20 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSANDS of beautiful pieces at exceptional values! Sale located in the Community Room on the 1st floor of the Lancaster Public Library […]
It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, September 19 · 9AM – 3PM Saturday, September 20 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSANDS of beautiful pieces at exceptional values! Sale located in the Community Room on the 1st floor of the Lancaster Public Library […]
Do you love a good whodunit? Join other amateur detectives every 3rd Thursday for Thursday Mystery Club! We'll read a different mystery each month and discuss as a group. Book list for 2025: September 18: Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman October 16: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill November 20: Reykjavik by Ragnar Jonasson […]
Please join us as we present an evening of poetry with four distinct voices. The exciting lineup features Lancaster poets Arlene Geller, Lisa Munson, Le Hinton, and current Lancaster Poet Laureate Dana Kinsey! Learn more about our poets below. Registration is helpful, but walk-ins are always welcome! Poet/lyricist Arlene (Arlo) Geller has been fascinated with […]
Join us as we welcome back Suzette Mullen - author of the memoir The Only Way Through is Out. Suzette was raised to play it safe, but after a seismic midlife revelation she left a thirty-year marriage, came out as LGBTQ+, and moved to a city (Lancaster!) where she knew exactly one person. In this […]
What lurks in the dark forest or swims in the deep waters of Pennsylvania? Meet your local, neighborhood cryptids. These mysterious creatures have been with us for thousands of years, changing and evolving as we do, reflecting their region's identity and offering us different ways to understand the history of the state. Join us for […]
Lancaster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment. This summer, we will embrace the beauty of art in all its forms and create a colorful tapestry of experiences for everyone. Join us for a series of exciting STEAM programs led by science educator and advocate […]
Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer ignites summer learning and encourages collaborative problem solving through hands-on STEAM and environmental sustainability activities. Plus, each activity station connects to a book to inspire summer reading! Families and children can: Create a pinwheel to investigate how wind creates energy Code very hungry Ozobots “ants” to eat a picnic […]
Community members of all ages are invited to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. Our host of eco-conscious contributors and entertainers will educate, empower, and inspire our community to welcome environmental-sustainability practices into their daily lives. ⚠ Please note, Earth Day Extravaganza is (mostly) an outdoor event and therefore held weather […]
Jesse Rothacker and his reptile friends are back! Jesse lives with over 100 of these fascinating cold-blooded creatures. Come laugh and learn with Jesse and his scaly sidekicks. You won't be disappointed! Families and children ages 3+ · Registration is appreciated
Join us for a special interactive holiday concert featuring music from "Peanuts". Come to the Lancaster Public Library to learn all about Vince Guaraldi and his music through in depth musical analysis, audience participation, and a live performance of the entire Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. Featuring The Patrick Kerssen Trio! All ages · Space is […]
It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, November 8 · 9AM – 4PMSaturday, November 9 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSANDS of beautiful pieces at exceptional values! Sale located in the Community Room on the 1st floor of the Lancaster Public Library in […]
Unless stated otherwise, events listed are not organized by the City of Lancaster.
