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Green Eggs and Ham Fundraiser @ Mount Joy Library!

February 11, 2016

The Milanof–Schock Library, located at 1184 Anderson Ferry Road in Mount Joy, will hold its annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 at 9:30 a.m.   This year’s special guest reader of Dr. Suess’s Green Eggs and Ham will be Officer Ney, the Resource Officer with Donegal’s Junior High and High Schools….

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Living History Civil War Program

February 9, 2016

Retired US Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth J. Serfass will perform a living history Civil War program as a General Ulysses S. Grant impressionist on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy! Serfass has been appearing as the general since 2009, and shares “…portraying US Grant and telling his story…

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Murder Mystery Dinner at Mt. Hope Mansion

February 9, 2016

It’s Murder at Mt. Hope Mansion! Join the Manheim Community Library for a benefit performance of a politically themed murder mystery dinner, February 28, 2016, dinner at 5:00 pm with a cash bar opening at 4:00 pm. You will not want to miss this gripping show during this politically charged election year! Tickets for this…

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Milanof-Schock Library Welcomes New Staff

February 8, 2016

The Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy is pleased to welcome Barbara Basile as its new Executive Director. Basile was the Director of the Manheim Community Library for the last 10 years, and prior to her time there, she held positions at several nonprofits, two of which were libraries – Carthage Free Library in New York…

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“All Crow” Art Exhibit at the Manheim Township Public Library

January 27, 2016
Painting of crow by Paige Baxter

Lancaster’s 2nd Annual “All-Crow” Art Show starts Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Manheim Township Public Library.  The Crow-themed art exhibit includes works by professional and amateur artists. Highlights include works by Deborah Diana, Mimi Shapiro, Judy Smith; an art project from residents of Lancaster Youth Detention Center; and student artwork from J.P. McCaskey and…

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Sandy Asher “Verses” the Birds Family Program on January 26,2016

January 21, 2016

Manheim Township Public Library hosts a fun, family program by local award-winning author, Sandy Asher, on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m.  The interactive presentation entitled Sandy Asher “Verses” the Birds, has a special focus on “our feathered friends” that also relates to the current “Crow Art Exhibit” at the library.  Join in on an…

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Quarryville Library Names New Director

January 18, 2016
Quarryville library logo

The Quarryville Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Cheri Crow will become Director of Quarryville Library Center beginning Monday, February 1, 2016. Ms. Crow received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Kutztown University and Master of Library Science from Rutgers University and brings over 20 years of experience as a librarian….

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Best-selling, Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Anna Quindlen to speak at Library Author Luncheon on April 14, 2016

January 15, 2016
Photo Anna Quinlin

Anna Quindlen is coming to Lancaster County!  This award-winning author will appear at the 2016 Spring Author Luncheon on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA.   Her appearance coincides with the April 5th release of her latest book, Miller’s Valley.  The  Council of Friends of…

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Youth are invited by Lancaster County’s Children’s Laureate to “Celebrate Libraries”!

January 12, 2016

Sandy Asher, Lancaster County’s Children’s Laureate, is passionate about libraries and from this passion she will lead a special project happening at public libraries that encourages children to “Celebrate Libraries”.  This first-time initiative slated to begin January 14 and run until March 30 (See schedule below), will culminate with a special Exhibit at the Ware…

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Quarryville Library to Hold Holiday Bake Sale!

December 3, 2015

Hosted by the Friends of the Quarryville Library Save time and money by picking up all your cookies, cakes, pies, and candy needs for the holidays at this delicious sale. Friday, December 11 9:00am – 4:00pm Saturday, December 12 9:00am – 1:00pm For questions, or to donate baked goods please call Darlene at 291-9718.

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