Grab Bags

In a hurry? Looking for something new to read? Need lots of books for your kids?

Try a library grab bag!

With your input, we will select an assortment of titles for you. Simply fill out the form below, remembering to indicate preferred authors, genres, or subjects at the bottom. You never know what you might discover!

To provide a seamless checkout experience during all hours, the Lancaster Public Library now provides you with the opportunity to pick up your grab bag outside of the front entrance of our library in Ewell Plaza. Simply choose Lancaster City Branch – Lockers under pick up location, and your materials will be automatically checked out to your account the day it becomes available. Once your grab bag is available, you will receive an email with pick up instructions.

Please note: This service is not available at our Mountville Branch.

If you are an educator or teacher looking for materials for classroom assignments, please use our Teacher Book Bundles form.

Request a Library Grab Bag!

  • We're looking for any notes we can use to provide a selection of books tailored just for you! If you're looking for children's or juvenile books, please provide the age and reading level of the child. Did you select nonfiction? Tell us what subjects interest you. It would be helpful to have examples of books and/or authors you've enjoyed, and what you liked about them. Also, feel free to tell us about books you haven't liked, and why.
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Now that we know what you’re looking for, we’ll handpick a Grab Bag of titles from our shelves especially for you.