Restoration efforts are ongoing after last month’s flood at the Lancaster City Branch, but our second floor (and a small section of the first floor) is OPEN! Though it isn’t quite business as usual, we are SO excited to welcome you back to the library.
BROWSE and BORROW from the Children’s and Young Adult collections, as well as a selection of materials from the first floor
The Children’s Library will be open as usual
While everyone is welcome to browse and borrow materials from the Children’s Library, seating is reserved for the use of families and individuals with children.
TheYoung Adult Library will be open as usual
While everyone is welcome to browse and borrow materials from the Young Adult collection, seating is reserved for the use of teens and young adults, ages 13-22.
A fraction of the books from the first floor will be available for browsing in the Reading Room and the YA Library. This includes:
Adult New Fiction
Adult New Release DVDS & Great Courses
Cookbooks
Travel books
Adult Graphic Novels – fiction & non-fiction
Adult Manga
You can also browse and check out materials from the book carts lined up on the first floor. You will find materials from our fiction, non-fiction, and business/reference collections.
USE a public computer or ACCESS digital services like Libby, Hoopla, and other online resources
Four public computers are available in the Reading Room on a first come, first served basis
ATTEND programs!
99.9% of our programs are taking place despite the work on the first floor
Thank you for your support as our service model continues to evolve. We are beyond grateful for the community’s patience and understanding over the last few weeks.
Last month, the Lancaster Public Library – Lancaster City Branch experienced significant flooding on the building’s first floor. The building will remain closed for the rest of the week (though we are providing limited services from the LPL outreach van, parked outside the library in Ewell Plaza), BUT we WILL see you soon!
We will reopen the library’s 2nd floor on Monday, March 17.
Though it won’t be business as usual right away, we are SO excited to welcome you back into the building.
BROWSE and BORROW from the Children’s and Young Adult collections, as well as a selection of materials from the first floor
The Children’s Library will be open as usual
While everyone is welcome to browse and borrow materials from the Children’s Library, seating is reserved for the use of families and individuals with children.
TheYoung Adult Library will be open as usual
While everyone is welcome to browse and borrow materials from the Young Adult collection, seating is reserved for the use of teens and young adults, ages 13-22.
A fraction of the books from the first floor will be available for browsing in the Reading Room and the YA Library. This includes:
Adult New Fiction
Adult New Release DVDS & Great Courses
Cookbooks
Travel books
Adult Graphic Novels – fiction & non-fiction
Adult Manga
You can also browse and check out materials from the book carts lined up on the first floor. You will find materials from our non-fiction, fiction, and business/reference collections.
USE a public computer or ACCESS digital services like Libby, Hoopla, and other online resources
Four public computers are available in the Reading Room on a first come, first served basis
REQUEST Grab Bags and PICK UP held items
You now have the option to schedule your Grab Bag pickup via the lockers located outside the Lancaster City Branch
WORK, READ, or STUDY
The Reading Room is open with reduced seating capacity, as a result, the duration of patron visits may be limited
When the weather cooperates, we will open the terrace
REGISTER for a new library card and RENEW your items
Already have a library card? Encourage a friend or family member to get one!
Thank you for your support as our service model continues to evolve. We are beyond grateful for the community’s patience and understanding over the last few weeks.
Last month, the Lancaster City Branch experienced significant flooding on the building’s first floor. Because restoration efforts are still underway, the library will remain closed until (at least) March 17. We are taking all necessary measures to ensure a safe reopening of the building as soon as possible.
To minimize the negative impact of this incident on our patrons, beginning Monday, March 10, we will provide limited library services from the LPL outreach van, parked outside the library in Ewell Plaza.
What You Can Do in Ewell Plaza
BROWSE and BORROW from the carefully curated collections on display, featuring popular titles for both adults and children, as well as DVDs, board games, and yard games!
REQUESTGrab Bags and PICK UP held items in person at the library’s entrance.
USE a public computer or ACCESS digital services like Libby, Hoopla, and other online resources.
Until we can return to in-person programming, a majority of upcoming programs have been relocated to the Mountville Branch or to the LNP offices at 101 N. Queen Street.
Poetry Saves will take place at the LNP offices on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12, both days at 9:30AM
Baby Storytime will take place at the Mountville Branch on Tuesday, March 11 at 1PM.
We are working hard behind the scenes to continue providing programs and services while the building is closed. As an example, we have relocated a selection of upcoming programs:
Baby Storytime will take place at the Mountville Branch on Tuesday, March 4 at 1PM.
Short Story Discussion Group will take place at the LNP offices, located at 101 N. Queen Street, on Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30PM.
History Book Club will take place at the LNP offices, located at 101 N. Queen Street, on Wednesday, March 5 at 1PM.
Wednesday Night Book Club will take place at the LNP offices, located at 101 N. Queen Street, on Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30PM.
Anime After School! will take place at the LNP offices, located at 101 N. Queen Street, on Thursday, March 6 at 4PM.
Beginning March 3, you may pick up your hold item(s) at the Lancaster City Branch entrance. Patrons will not be allowed inside the building, but a staff member will come to the door to assist you. Please be ready with your name and library card.
Pickup Hours: Monday-Friday between 9AM-6PMPlease note: Front door pickup is only available for library items waiting on the hold shelf. Not sure if this means you? Click here to view your account.
The Lancaster City Branch suffered significant flood damage over the weekend due to a backup in the main sewer line for the parking garage. We have been working all week with flood restoration experts to clean up and determine our next steps. We need to replace all first-floor flooring, built-in cabinetry, and a majority of the shelving and display units. And this is just what we know at present. Until the flooring and shelving are removed, we may not know the true extent of the damage. After all, approximately 5,000 gallons of water flowed through the library’s first floor!
We understand the inconvenience caused to our patrons and we are working diligently to restore our library to a safe condition as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we must remain closed until (at least) Monday, March 10. As always, this timeline may change, but we will continue providing updates when new information becomes available.
We are working hard behind the scenes to continue providing programs and services while the building is closed. For example, we have relocated a couple of upcoming programs:
Baby Storytime will take place at the Mountville Branch on Tuesday, March 4 at 1PM.
The Quiet Corner Release Partyat Our Town Brewery scheduled for tomorrow night (2/27) is 100% still on. Celebrate the release of Quiet Corner with us and help make the most of a crappy situation
While the building is closed, no late fines will be assessed for overdue items, and all holds have been extended to March 15. Patrons can return materials to the library’s three exterior book drops, located near the library’s front door and on N. Christian Street, behind the library. Our digital library is always open at LancasterPublicLibrary.org, and the Mountville Branch is open as usual.
We are very grateful for the wonderful messages of support we have received from the Lancaster community. Reopening the library is our priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back into the building.
Yesterday, the Lancaster Public Library – Lancaster City Branch experienced unexpected and considerable flooding on the building’s first floor. The flood was caused by a backup in a sewer pipe; luckily, there was no damage to the print collections. However, after consulting with partners on remediation and restoration efforts, the building will be closed for all public interactions, through (at least) Saturday, March 1. Plans are underway to restore limited library services as soon as possible.
While the building is closed, no late fines will be assessed for overdue items. Patrons can return materials to the library’s three exterior book drops. One book drop is located near the library’s front door, and two book drops are located on N. Christian Street, behind the library.
The Lancaster Public Library – Mountville Branch is open as usual. The Mountville Branch is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We will be updating the following when new information becomes available:
The Passport Processing Office will continue operating out of the Mountville Branch. The office will be open March 11-13. To schedule your appointment, please call 717-394-2651, ext. 2260, email kleader@lancasterpubliclibrary.org, or visit our online passport appointment calendar.
Until we can return to in-person programming, a majority of upcoming programs have been relocated to the Mountville Branch or to the LNP offices at 101 N. Queen Street.
