Lancaster Public Library

The safety of our staff and patrons is a top priority.  Social distancing, facial covering requirements, and other health and safety protocols in accordance with NY Forward have been put in place and will be followed. All returned items are being quarantined for 96 hours.

For the health and safety of our staff, we are not accepting book/material donations at this time.

Thank you and welcome back!  

Safety Plan

Reopening Plan

Handling Materials During COVID-19

Virtual (online) Programming
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all library programming is taking place online. Did you miss a program? Please check out our playlists at https://www.facebook.com/pg/LancasterLib/videos/ for archived videos.

Fall 

Parents, Teachers & Caregivers - we are here to assist with remote learning. We provide:

• Computer Access
• WiFi
• Laptops
• Tables for 1-on-1 Tutoring
• Online databases
• Books
• All for FREE!

Fall Reading Log
Thursday, October 1- Monday, November 30
Kids up to age 17 can submit an entry for every book read for a chance to win a prize! Prizes include: a portable rocket tent, kids telescope, LEGO^® set, Raina Telgemeier book set, snowball makers, and a fox snow tube! Drawing will be held on Monday, November 30. Enter here: http://bit.ly/fall20read

Storywalk® Inside the Library*
Thursday, October 1- Monday, November 30
Take a walk and read a book in a unique way around the children’s area of our library. Follow the numbers on the floor and discover a craft you may take and make at home.
*The StoryWalk^® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk^® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.       

Library Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
All month long in October
Find a laminated picture of a pumpkin in the children’s area of the library and bring it to the information desk to enter for a chance to win a $10 Mayer Brothers gift certificate! A winner will be drawn each Friday in October beginning October 9^th.

Virtual (online) Storytimes with Ms. Meg
Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30- 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Meg will read stories and sing songs. Join in on the fun: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib.

Virtual (online) Crafternoons
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Stop in to the library to grab the take home craft, then visit our Facebook page every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.to follow along with Ms. Meg: http://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib/. No registration required.
- 10/7: Scarecrow craft
- 10/14: Leaf rubbing craft
- 10/21: Pinecone hedgehog
- 10/18: Spider web craft

Treat & Take!
Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 
Wear your costume, stop by our information desk and say “Treat and Take” for a special treat you can take home and enjoy.