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Jumpstart’s 2016 Read for the Record® Campaign is happening in Lancaster County!
Lancaster County libraries will participate in Jumpstart’s 2016 Read for the Record® —a national early literacy campaign by reading the same book to hundreds of children on the same day! On October 27, people across the country will read the children’s book The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach in support of Jumpstart’s mission…
Read More About Jumpstart’s 2016 Read for the Record® Campaign is happening in Lancaster County!Royer’s Flowers “Bouquets for Books” returns!
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…
Read More About Royer’s Flowers “Bouquets for Books” returns!Library System is awarded early literacy grant to promote diversity!
“Expand Minds: Books for Little Hands” The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce that it received $14,300 to enhance the children’s book collections at each of the county’s 17 public libraries and the Bookmobile. The Lancaster County Community Foundation awarded the grant, which is part of their Better Lancaster Fund. The grant…
Read More About Library System is awarded early literacy grant to promote diversity!September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
The Public Libraries in Lancaster County join libraries nationwide in celebrating September as National Library Card Sign-up Month. It is a time when parents are reminded that a library card is one of the most important tools in your child’s learning. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show…
Read More About September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!9/11 Remembered: A Fifteenth Anniversary Ceremony
On Saturday, September 10th, the Milanof-Shock Library and Mayor Tim Bradley will host an event entitled 9/11 Remembered: A Fifteenth Anniversary. The ceremony will be held at the Milanof-Schock Library located at 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Proceedings will begin promptly at 1 p.m., and we are requesting that all guests arrive…
Read More About 9/11 Remembered: A Fifteenth Anniversary CeremonyAuthor Lois Kathryn Herr to Visit Milanof-Schock Library!
On Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m., the Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy will host local author Lois Kathryn Herr who will talk about her book “Dear Woman of My Dreams.” Please visit the Library’s website www.mslibrary.org to register for this program or call 653-1510. Herr has released the first in a new book series…
Read More About Author Lois Kathryn Herr to Visit Milanof-Schock Library!Dr. Amanda Kemp – Author, Advocate, Professor and Poet – to speak about Racial Justice
Dr. Amanda Kemp —advocate, author, professor, and poet-performer— will present a timely and relevant mini-workshop and dramatic reading from her book “Say the Wrong Thing,” a searing and tender commentary about life within her interracial family. The event is happening at the Lancaster Public Library on Thursday, September 8th at 6:00 pm. Dr. Kemp will…
Read More About Dr. Amanda Kemp – Author, Advocate, Professor and Poet – to speak about Racial JusticeUkuleles are now ready for check-out at your public library!
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…
Read More About Ukuleles are now ready for check-out at your public library!Meet Manheim Community Library’s New Director!
The Board of the Manheim Community Library appointed Melissa Foltz as their new library director in May. She brings with her a wealth of library experience as well as enthusiasm for her new position. Foltz is very excited to return to the public library scene and welcomes input from the community, “I invite the Manheim…
Read More About Meet Manheim Community Library’s New Director!The Council of Friends and Aaron’s Books to host best-selling mystery writer, Susan Elia MacNeal!
The Council of Friends of Lancaster County Public Libraries and Aaron’s Books are pleased to announce that Susan Elia MacNeal will be visiting Lancaster County on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30 pm the Bent Creek Country Club at 640 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, PA for an evening author appearance. The event is a fundraiser for…
Read More About The Council of Friends and Aaron’s Books to host best-selling mystery writer, Susan Elia MacNeal!