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One Book, One Community organizers seek public votes for the 2017 book title!
One Book One Community organizers are once again asking the public to vote for next year’s One Book, One Community book selection! The public vote initiative is a way to promote community involvement in the selection of the title, rather than handing over a single title each year. This year there will be five titles…
Read More About One Book, One Community organizers seek public votes for the 2017 book title!Library System Board Appoints New LSLC Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Library System is pleased to announce the appointment of Bonnie Young as the Library System’s Executive Director at their June board meeting. Young has been serving as interim Executive Director since January 2016 and has provided leadership for the library system staff and operations during a transition process. The…
Read More About Library System Board Appoints New LSLC Executive DirectorAntarctica: A Grand Tour in Nature
The Milanof-Schock Library is pleased to present this month’s Life-long Learners program: Antarctica: A Grand Tour in Nature. It will be held on Monday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. The presentation will be given by world travelers Barbara and Peter Hunsberger who adventured a 21-day cruise through Antarctica led by naturalist Brian Keating of the Calgary Zoo. They…
Read More About Antarctica: A Grand Tour in NatureMilanof-Schock Library adds new Launchpads for kids
The Milanof-Schock Library has recently added to their collection the Playaway Launchpad for kids. Each Launchpad comes preloaded with high-quality add-free learning apps and allows kids to create their own personal explorer. Some of the devices provide learning apps that range from English language arts to math and science, while others provide themed learning apps…
Read More About Milanof-Schock Library adds new Launchpads for kidsYA Author Visit at Manheim Township Public Library!
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA, is hosting local author Jennifer Rose on Saturday, July 9th at 2:00 PM. Jennifer visits us to talk about her book, It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take It: 50 Life Lessons for Teens Like Me Who Are Kind of (You Know) Autistic. Jennifer…
Read More About YA Author Visit at Manheim Township Public Library!Summer Slide Setback Happens So Fast!
Summer is here! For many elementary and secondary students across the state, it signifies ball games, pools, family vacations, and that longed-for break from school work. But, did you know that a complete separation from activities such as reading and writing could have negative effects on a child’s education? Summer setback, also known as “summer…
Read More About Summer Slide Setback Happens So Fast!Manheim Township Public Library Now Offers Passport Services
Prepare for the upcoming travel season and apply for your U.S. Passport at the Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA starting on Wednesday, June 1st. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am – 7 pm, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am…
Read More About Manheim Township Public Library Now Offers Passport ServicesAn array of exciting Summer Reading Programs at Public Libraries will Educate and Entertain Youth!
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…
Read More About An array of exciting Summer Reading Programs at Public Libraries will Educate and Entertain Youth!Lancaster County’s Public Libraries and the Bookmobile will launch this year’s Summer Reading Program!
Public Libraries of Lancaster County and the Bookmobile will be presenting, this year’s Summer Reading Program starting on June 4th. Readers of all ages 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…
Read More About Lancaster County’s Public Libraries and the Bookmobile will launch this year’s Summer Reading Program!Library System receives Music for Everyone Grant to fund a Public Library Collection of Ukuleles!
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)…
Read More About Library System receives Music for Everyone Grant to fund a Public Library Collection of Ukuleles!