Month: March 2016

The Pequea Valley Public Library held their 5th Annual Lunch/Sandwich fundraiser on March 22.  All funds during past Lunch/Sandwich fundraisers benefited the library; however, this year 10% of the profits will be donated to the one-room schools that were damaged in the tornado in Salisbury Township on February 24th.  The National Weather Service had reported that…

Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy will hold it’s Spring Book Sale on Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15.  Special Preview Night! Monday June 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm  Click here for full details!

 Lancaster County’s public libraries will participate in the 11th 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.  The initiative is a collaborative effort of Pennsylvania public libraries, museums,…

The public is invited to join the Public Libraries in Lancaster County and Sandy Asher, Lancaster County’s Children’s Laureate, at a special gala event that will celebrate libraries!  The event is happening at the Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster on Friday April 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  The celebration, which is free…

The Manheim Township Public Library, at 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, offers a series of four programs entitled, “Introduction to Sailing.”   This course offered on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 PM from March 15 through April 5, is for those who are interested in learning about sailing, those who currently sail and wish to become more comfortable with…

The Eastern Lancaster County Library in New Holland has officially opened after extensive flood damages were repaired thanks to a concerted effort by community volunteers!  A special reception to honor the volunteers that made re-opening possible was held on Friday, March 4 at the Library.  Read about LNP Newspaper Coverage: http://tinyurl.com/Elanco-Library-Now-Open  

Help support the Pequea Valley Public Library by purchasing a Ham & Cheese Sandwich or Meal!  Your purchase will help purchase new books and general upkeep for the Intercourse Library and Gap Branch of the PVPL.  $3.00 per Sandwich and $5.00 per Meal.  For more details to place an order call 768-3160 or stop by the library at…

Strasburg- Heisler Library will hold a special Fill-A-Box Book Sale for 1 day only!  Join them on Saturday, March 12 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/SBG-Book-Sale   The sale will be held at the library at 143 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579

The Milanof–Schock Library, located at 1184 Anderson Ferry Road in Mount Joy, will host two CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Education programs in March. Please call the library or stop by to register for each free program. On Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m., families are invited to attend Hank’s Healthy Habits and meet Hank,…