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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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.

On November 20 visit the Library System’s Extra Give link to support the Bookmobile – our library on wheels!