Welcome to the Lancaster Public Library!
As one of the oldest public libraries in the country, we have been providing library service in Lancaster for over 250 years. Our three locations in the county include Lancaster City, Leola, and Mountville.
Upcoming Events
View more upcoming eventsFinding Tom: A Coming Of Age Story (Free)Mon June 3, 6:00 PMLancaster Public Library - Bates Auditorium
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PA Author Series
Pennsylvania authors and illustrators of note will visit the library each month, except July, with free programs and autographing sessions on First Fridays and the following Saturday mornings. Some will also do 90-minute paid workshops on writing or illustration at the library on the Saturday afternoons of their visits. Read more.
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WE NOW HAVE EMAGAZINES!
We are thrilled to offer Zinio to library cardholders! Zinio provides access to the digital editions of the magazines you love, delivering the exact same material you get in print‚ plus exclusive features like video, audio and live links, on your iPad, iPhone, desktop, and laptop. Read more.
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Power Library Resources
The POWER Library is a service of Pennsylvania’s public libraries, school libraries, and the State Library. The POWER Library provides access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials for people of all ages.
