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People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the Fall ReSort Book Sale! Friday, September 12 · 9AM-5PM Saturday, September 13 · 9AM-5PM Sunday, September 14 · 9AM-4PM Library Lover tip: Sunday is half price day! From […]
Join us as we welcome back Suzette Mullen - author of the memoir The Only Way Through is Out. Suzette was raised to play it safe, but after a seismic midlife revelation she left a thirty-year marriage, came out as LGBTQ+, and moved to a city (Lancaster!) where she knew exactly one person. In this […]
Please join us as we present an evening of poetry with four distinct voices. The exciting lineup features Lancaster poets Arlene Geller, Lisa Munson, Le Hinton, and current Lancaster Poet Laureate Dana Kinsey! Learn more about our poets below. Registration is helpful, but walk-ins are always welcome! Poet/lyricist Arlene (Arlo) Geller has been fascinated with […]
Do you love a good whodunit? Join other amateur detectives every 3rd Thursday for Thursday Mystery Club! We'll read a different mystery each month and discuss as a group. Book list for 2025: September 18: Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman October 16: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill November 20: Reykjavik by Ragnar Jonasson […]
It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, September 19 · 9AM – 3PM Saturday, September 20 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSANDS of beautiful pieces at exceptional values! Sale located in the Community Room on the 1st floor of the Lancaster Public Library […]
It's the Friends Flashiest Fundraiser ✨ Friday, September 19 · 9AM – 3PM Saturday, September 20 · 9AM – 3PM From costume jewelry and handbags to vintage items and accessories, you will find THOUSANDS of beautiful pieces at exceptional values! Sale located in the Community Room on the 1st floor of the Lancaster Public Library […]
Join local author A. Patricia Aguilera Hermida for a bilingual storytime! Ms. Aguilera Hermida will read her book An Adventure at the Rescue Center in Costa Rica - Una Aventura en el centro de rescate in Costa Rica, followed by a craft, snacks and book giveaways. The first 15 children to register will receive a […]
If you’re a knitter, embroiderer, crocheter, quilter, or weaver — you get the picture! — this cozy social circle is the one for you! Bring your current project and settle in for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. This group is open to all skill levels, but we do not provide instructions or materials. We […]
Welcome to LPL's "How To" series! Once per month, we'll present a program geared towards helping you learn something new, whether it's a practical skill or just plain fun! Most "How To" programs will take place on the 4th Wednesday of each month, subject to change based on speaker availability. Look for the "How To" […]
Meet your next favorite read and share your current favorite titles with other book lovers! Bring at least one book to give away and take one home in exchange. Stop by any time throughout the swap to bring your book to share, write a note to its next owner about why you like it, and […]
Gather your team of literary aficionados, bookworms, and word nerds and get ready to put your literary knowledge to the test. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just have a passion for all things bookish, there's a place for you at the Friends of Lancaster Public Library trivia night! · Players may compete in teams […]
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