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Public Libraries are pleased to announce special Maker Fests that are happening at several of the libraries as part of the ‘make717 on the Road’ events where participants can explore STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with a hands-on approach! With the current emphasis on STEM (S.T.E.M: Science, Technology, Electronics and Math) learning, the Library…
The Library System will be upgrading their online catalog on Wednesday, January 18th in order to improve services to the public. During the upgrade, there won’t be access to the online catalog that day. Although a number of our public libraries will be open during the upgrade date, there are several public libraries that will…
Comedian Paula Poundstone Loves Libraries Honor your library’s friends during National Friends of Libraries Week: October 16 – 22! Not a Friend of your library? Then sign up today! Access your local library Friends of the Public Libraries in Lancaster County raise money that enables our libraries to move from good to great — providing…
Visit local Royer’s Flowers locations from October 22 – November 5 to Benefit Public Libraries! Royer’s Flowers and Gifts’ annual children’s book drive returns Oct. 22-Nov. 5 to benefit area public libraries. For each book, donors will receive a free bouquet, up to three per family per visit, while supplies last. Used books will not be accepted. Participating…
Good News! Ukuleles are now available for lending at the public libraries in Lancaster County! The libraries also have extended learning resource materials such as, ukulele “how-to-play” books, DVD’s and songbooks for lending to the public. The addition of the special Ukulele Lending at our public libraries was made possible by grant funds from Music…
Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the Bookmobile kicked off this year’s Summer Reading Program on June 4th. Readers of all ages are invited to READ all things related to this year’s theme as local public libraries present “Get on Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” during their summer reading program, while “ Get in the Game…Read” is the…
The Library System of Lancaster County on behalf of Lancaster County Public Libraries is pleased to announce that they were awarded grant funds from Music for Everyone to start a special Ukulele Lending Library. The grant presentation of the ukuleles will take place at Edward Hand Middle School gymnasium (431 S. Ann St. Lancaster, PA)…
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…
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
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