Category: Press Release

The Library System, on behalf of The Public Libraries of Lancaster County, is pleased to announce a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The practice tests are based on the state’s actual DMV materials. Driving-Tests.org is one…

The Library System is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a Five Star Status by Library Journal.  Each year the professional publication looks at national statistics from Annual Reports submitted by each state and then selects distinguished libraries and Library Systems. The Library System is the only system in Pennsylvania that received the…

The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners has named Joyce Sands Executive Director of the Manheim Township Public Library.  She replaces Katrina Anderson who retired earlier this year.  A nationwide search was conducted and Ms. Sands was selected by a committee comprised of Manheim Township Public Library employees, Library foundation Board members, and Library staff.  She…

The Board of the Columbia Public Library is pleased to announce that they are set to break ground for the expansion of the Library that marks the official kick-off of a $2.5 million expansion project.  The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Columbia…

search.lancasterlibraries.org  The Library System is pleased to announce that searching within the library catalog is now easier with the addition of an upgraded search tool! What does this mean for the public wanting to search the catalog?  The new upgrade allows for enhanced Keyword searching that makes the process faster.  The upgrade also gives access…

Public Libraries in Lancaster County are pleased to announce a NEW Mobile App to make access to your library’s resources easier!  MyLibrary! is our new mobile app created by Innovative Interfaces, Inc. that will allow you to do the following from your phone or tablet: Scan Book:Simply scan the barcode on any book’s cover to…

Brush Twice-A-Day Challenge: “Back to School, Back to Brushing” improves oral health habits of youth in Lancaster County CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and the Library System of Lancaster County are proud to announce a partnership to offer the Brush Twice-A-Day Challenge to children throughout Lancaster County, which begins September 11, 2017 and ends December…

  [Left to right]: Diane Tannehill (LSLC Board President); Bonnie Young (LSLC Executive Director); Jason Zimmerman (Dart Foundation); Ofelia Munoz-Castro (dart Foundation); Ed Miller (LSLC Special Services Manager) and Meredith Hendrix (Outreach Librarian). The Library System is pleased to announce that The Dart Foundation has donated $5,000 to help with the cost of a new…

Public Library E-Book fans have something to celebrate thanks to Brad Rutter, all-time Jeopardy! Champion! This year Rutter contributed $5300 to the Library System for the purchase of e-Books that are available on the OverDrive online platform to public library card holders. The former Lancaster County native has been contributing funds for the past eight…

The residents at the Zerbe Retirement Community love the Bookmobile! When they learned that the current Bookmobile was in need of replacement, they immediately went to work in planning an event that would help the cause and give special meaning to their residents.   They organized a Rock-A-Thon that raised $1,600 toward the purchase of a…