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Officials of the Strasburg-Heisler Library were pleased to host a “Big Reveal Party” on Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 am at the library.  The ‘big reveal’ was the unveiling of an 8’ x 4’ mural based on author Lynne Dempsey’s new book entitled, Colors.  The illustrator of the book, Mandy Newham-Cobb, created the wall mural…

The Library System of Lancaster County honored a library trustee, a public library staff member, and a library volunteer during their Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, April 28 at the Manheim Township Public Library.  The Library Trustee recognized for over 20 years of service to public libraries is Terry L. Kauffman, Library Trustee of the…

  Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline is the 2015 One Book, One Community Selection

The Council of Friends of Public Libraries, Aaron’s Books and the Library System of Lancaster County are pleased to announce their 15th Anniversary Celebration Author Luncheon that will feature two best-selling authors — Sue Miller and Jennifer Chiaverini!  The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd,…

LancasterHistory.org exists to engage and educate the public about the people, places and events that shaped Lancaster County within the context of the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America. Enjoy a visit to both President James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the Lancaster County Historical Society with it’s three centuries of…

UNITED WAY PARTNERING WITH THE LIBRARY SYSTEM OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO LAUNCH PRESCHOOL BOOK PROGRAM 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Initiative Official Launch at the Lititz Public Library!  Lancaster, PA—The High Five Campaign, powered by United Way of Lancaster County, is collaborating with the Library System of Lancaster County and the Local…

The Lancaster County Speakers Bureau made a generous donation of $2,500 to the Public Libraries of Lancaster County.  Dennis E. Mohler, President; J. Calvin Wenger and Dale G. Williams represented the Speakers Bureau as they presented the check at the Library Directors’ Council November meeting.  The funds will benefit the public libraries of Lancaster County. …

Representatives from libraries in Berks, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry and York Counties today announced the selection of The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline as the 2015 One Book, One Community selection.