Category: Announcements

The public libraries of Lancaster County strive to meet the cultural, informational and educational needs of the communities we serve. The Library System of Lancaster County (LSLC) is a consortia of libraries made up of independent public libraries in Lancaster County, their branches, a bookmobile and administrative offices. This policy serves all entities, employees and…

Scavenger Hunt Game Card Frequently Asked Questions Participating Businesses SCAVENGER HUNT GAME CARD Download Your Spring Thru Cocalico Scavenger Hunt Card Here DIRECTIONS:  Images are located in the window of each participating business listed below.  Once found, indicate the letter associated with the symbol in the box provided.  Find as many or as few as…

Contactless services, including self-checkout, curbside pickup, and home delivery, are available. New air filtration systems are in place. Hand sanitizer can be found at the Circulation desk and library entrance. (Updated December 13, 2022)

AAL Adult Coloring Buddy Program Keep calm and color on!  Sign up to be paired with an AAL Staff buddy and color your cares away… together… and apart.  We will provide you with a half-completed coloring book page and let you finish the rest. When you’re finished, snap a picture and send it to us…

Adamstown Area Library will begin offering public computer appointments every Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm. You may schedule a 45-minute appointment for one person to use a library computer inside the building. Appointments can be scheduled up to 7 days in advance. Safety for our patrons, staff, and the community is our first…

WELCOME! Grab your masks and head on over to this fun, family-friendly, socially distant scavenger hunt on Thursday, April 1st – Friday, April 30th.  Everything will be outdoors!  The Adamstown Area Library and Cocalico Cares are hosting this event with the expectation that everyone will maintain distancing and exercise the necessary precautions to make this…

Resuming March 1st, we are happy to allow patrons and their household members back in the library building for 30-minute appointments to browse for books and movies. You can book appointments up to 7 days in advance. To book an appointment, call the library at 717-484-4200 or book using the link below. Select the date…

Browse new and popular items outdoors at the new library! Outdoor PopUp Browsing (weather permitting) Saturday 10/10  and Saturday 10/24 from 9 am-12 pm Tables will be set up with a collection of books, audiobooks, and movies for all ages. AAL is continuing to follow safety guidelines provided by local, county, and state health officials…

Books about Libraries! The Library Book by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, illustrated by Chuck Groenink What’s the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and—SHHH!—libraries!   Bats At…

Beginning August 24, 2020, AAL began offering expanded curbside pickup hours. New Curbside Pickup Hours Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 7:30 pm Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm We want to keep patrons and staff safe, so please follow the steps below.  Pickup will be arranged by appointment…