Lancaster Public Library

Lancaster Public Library is OPEN to the public. The hours are as follows:

• Monday 10-6
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10-9
• Friday & Saturday 10-5

Please wear a mask fully covering your mouth and nose. Social distancing will continue to be in place. If you are feeling unwell, please visit us another time. We also offer curbside service by appointment. Please call ahead to schedule a pickup time.

COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Plan & Appendix A: New York Micro-Cluster Strategy
COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Walk-Up & Curbside Service Plan
Safety Plan
Reopening Plan
Handling Materials During COVID-19

Tax Forms
The library has both Federal and New York State 2020 tax forms. They are located in the downstairs lobby. Follow this link to view a list of available forms: Tax Forms List.

Yard Games
We have yard games available for a 7-day loan. Borrow Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, or Kan Jam for your next party! Yard games must be returned to the Lancaster Library information desk during open hours.

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.

Lancaster Public Library 1821-2021: 200^th Anniversary Reading Log Challenge
Help the library celebrate our 200th anniversary by participating in our reading log challenge. Each log is for 20 books. Hand it in when completed for a chance to win a Kindle! Pick up a reading log at our information desk and see if you can make it to 200 books in honor of our anniversary. All ages! Winners will be announced this December.

Craft & Carry
Begins April 1
A take home spring craft for kids ages 5 - 12. Limit one per child while supplies last. These kits are funded by the Friends of the Lancaster Library.

April Virtual (online) Crafternoons
Wednesdays, April 14, 21, & 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ask for a craft at the front desk. 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.
4/14 - Cherry blossom craft
4/21 - Earth Day craft
4/28 - Bird feeder craft

Virtual (online) Storytimes with Ms. Meg
Fridays, April 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Ms. Meg will read stories and sing songs. Join in on the fun: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib.

StoryWalk® Inside the Library
April 5 - April 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.

Virtual (online) STEM Saturday - Scratch Art
Saturday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m.
This month's experiment is scratch art. Stop in to the library and ask for a STEM kit to experiment with at home. Follow along with Ms. Meg at 2:00 p.m. on our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib. For ages 5 and up. While supplies last.

Virtual (online via Zoom) Kidding Around Yoga
Tuesday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
These fun-filled yoga classes on Zoom will include music, storytelling, yoga poses, playful breathing techniques, and a special guided relaxation time for you and your child. For ages 3- 6. Parent/ caregiver participation is required. Class is taught by Donna Baia, certified KAY instructor. Registration will open April 6. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration. Register at: www.kiddingaroundyoga.com/donna (link is under Donna's class schedule). Space is limited.

Spring Reading Log - Win BIG Prizes!
Ends May 21
Our online reading log is back for the spring. Kids up to age 17 can submit an entry for every book read for a chance to win a prize. Prizes include: rocket tent, arts and crafts vault, star wars legos, microscope and binoculars, and kinetic sand. Drawing will be held on Monday, May 24. Enter: http://bit.ly/LNCSpring21.