Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline is the 2015 One Book, One Community Selection

The Council of Friends of Public Libraries, Aaron’s Books and the Library System of Lancaster County are pleased to announce their 15^_th Anniversary Celebration Author Luncheon that will feature two best-selling authors — Sue Miller and Jennifer Chiaverini!  The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA. Continue reading →

LancasterHistory.org exists to engage and educate the public about the people, places and events that shaped Lancaster County within the context of the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Enjoy a visit to both President James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the Lancaster County Historical Society with it’s three centuries of art and history today!

Thanks to the Eiserer-Hickey Fund of the Lancaster County Community Foundation for making this program possible.
Get connected on the Campus of History–home to Lancaster County’s Historical Society and 15th U.S. President James Buchanan’s Wheatland–and experience the past through countless activities. History has never been so hands on! LancasterHistory.org

UNITED WAY PARTNERING WITH THE LIBRARY SYSTEM OF LANCASTER COUNTY
AND LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO LAUNCH PRESCHOOL BOOK PROGRAM

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Initiative Official Launch at the Lititz Public Library!

 Lancaster, PA—The High Five Campaign, powered by United Way of Lancaster County, is collaborating with the Library System of Lancaster County and the Local Public Libraries of Lancaster County to launch a new preschool literacy program.  The “1000 Books before Kindergarten” initiative will be funded by money raised earlier this year for the High Five Campaign for Every Child, with the generous support of Susquehanna Bank and many other donors.  High Five’s goal is to have every child in Lancaster County ready to succeed by being prepared for kindergarten. Continue reading →