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          The Library System of Lancaster County is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with Lancaster-based make717 Innovation Center resources.  The initiative, which is a partnership between the Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the make717 Innovation Center, is being funded by a federal LSTA (Library Services Technology…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…