Check out our calendar for more information on programs and clubs.
Community Connections
The goal of the Community Connections Program is to invite adults of all ages to the library to engage in a new skill, craft or hobby that will enhance previous knowledge of a topic as well as develop new interests. Programs are designed to give insight into a variety of topics ranging from calligraphy, self-defense for women, creating healthy snacks, learning about wine and more! Check our monthly calendars to see what classes are being offered.
Series Programs and Clubs
The Lititz Public Library offers variety of free monthly programs and clubs. Music concerts, art demonstrations/talks, book clubs, current events discussions, local history lectures, films, gardening, astronomy and art are all life-long learning programs offered at the library.
We are pleased to partner with the following organizations who host engaging programs at our library:
- Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County Click Here for Website
- Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County (Find them on Facebook @ The Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County)
- Lititz Garden Club Click Here for Website
- Lititz Historical Foundation Click Here for Website
- Lititz Art Association Click Here for Website
Books Clubs/Writing Club
The following book clubs are held at the library and welcome new members as space permits. For more information, contact Diane Guscott at the library 717-626-2255 or dguscott@lititzlibrary.org.
Buck Hill Sleuths Book Club: NOT ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS AT THIS TIME. Meets at the Lititz Library and ELANCO library in alternate months. Contact the Diane Guscott at the library for meeting dates (dguscott@lititzlibrary.org).
Literary Travelers: Meets during October through May to discuss six contemporary fiction books written by international writers. Discussions are led by Scott Vine.
BYOB Book Club: Bring your own book. B.Y.O.B. (Club) is a non-traditional book club for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, we share what we are currently reading and pick up new recommended reads. Meets the last Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.
Writing Club: Meets at the library on the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. A group for writers of all genres who want to learn, share, critique, and support one another.
Baked Books: Meets at the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. We read a book, discuss it, and enjoy a dessert to go along with the book.
Hobby Club and Discussion Groups
The following discussion groups and hobby clubs are held at the library and welcome new participants as space permits. For more information contact Diane Guscott at the library 717-626-2255 or dguscott@lititzlibrary.org.
Great Decisions Discussions: If you have an interest in foreign affairs, join us for this non-partisan discussion group. Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Painting Club: Painting Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month (October through April) at 12:30 pm. If you love to paint and want to paint with others this is the club for you. Get together with other artistic folks to paint and chat. You must bring all you own supplies and equipment. This is NOT a painting lesson, just a chance to get together with others who love to paint.
Knitting Club: Regular three times a month knitting club for people who knit and like to share the craft. Meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the second and last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. This is not a class or instruction, just friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Crocheters also welcome.
Blanketeers: Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus. Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organization that creates handmade blankets to give to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need of new handmade blankets. Project Linus welcomes blankets in all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans. No registration needed. For more information contact dguscott@lititzlibrary.org or call 717-626-2255.
Lititz Game Club: Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A place for people to come together and play tabletop games. Whether you enjoy casual games like Uno and Scrabble, gateway games like Catan, Wingspan, and Ticket to Ride, or more strategic games like Scythe and Terraforming Mars, we have plenty of fun games to play. A selection of games will be available to play. but please bring your own (family-friendly) games as well! Our games accommodate players ages 10 and up.
Red Rose Quilter’s Guild of Lancaster-Embroidery Mini Group: This group/club promotes, educates, and encourages the love of machine embroidery incorporating it into our love for quilting. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm to share their knowledge, show and tell project, and answer any questions or problems about machine embroidering. For questions please contact Linda Hines at llhikes@hotmail.com.
Exploring Growing Together: This is a forum discussion learning series offering a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore topics and beliefs. Sometimes books or articles are read prior to a meeting and sometimes a movie clip is watched in order to facilitate discussion. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 11 am to 12:45 pm. For questions please contact Linda Van Til at raven303@ptd.net.
Wellness Programs:
Tai Chi Easy with Black Cat Yoga: Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Easy Method- A blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people. Tai Chi Easy is an evidence-based health intervention that works for any population. It uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress. A blend of gentle movement, breath and meditation. This class can be practiced standing, walking, sitting in a chair and even lying down. All abilities welcome. Online registration begins 2 weeks prior to class.
Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga: A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. Meets on the 4th Friday of the month at 10 a.m. All abilities welcome. Online registration begins 2 weeks prior to class.
The Art of Your Energy Meditation Group: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Noon. Mari Beckman is a metaphysics and meditation teacher from Manheim Township. Mari has taught spiritual growth classes based on her book The Art of Your Energy for five years and has been working with the human energy field for over 20 years. If you are interested in learning to meditate to help gain confidence, sleep better, relax and have fun then this class is for you! Beginners and regular meditators are welcome. Registration begins 2 weeks prior.
Monthly Concert Series:
The library hosts a different band each month (except December). Please check our calendar for the next performance date.