Category: Updates

Informational posts from MTPL

Our July Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 22th at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held using Teams and can be joined by phone call or video conference. If you have questions about the meeting please reach out to us at info@mtpl.info Participate by phone: by calling 1 717-666-7740 and entering Conference…

Our Browsing Time process is changing! Beginning Monday, July 20th, patrons will no longer need to schedule a time slot, and will be able to come inside to use our “Express Service.” Everyone entering the building is asked to wear a mask and must maintain social distancing. If you are not able to use a…

Donations have been temporarily suspended. We are not able to accept any items for donation at this time. Due to a high volume of generosity, we are unable to take more items for donation. Please check back with us for updates.

Holds are once again available through our online catalog! All holds must be picked up through our Curbside Holds Pick-up service, which is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 11 AM – 7PM and Thursday, Friday 11 AM – 4 PM. Patrons can log in to their account on our Online Catalog to search for items…

Beginning July 16th, due dates will no longer be automatically renewed. Items that were checked out before the library closed will be assigned a July due date. All items that were checked out before the library’s closure will be due back by the end of July. Check your items’ due dates and renew items by…

Our May Library Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held using Teams and can be joined by phone call or video conference. If you have questions about the meeting please reach out to us at info@mtpl.info Participate by phone: by calling 1 717-666-7740 and entering…

Manheim Township Public Library is resuming library services using a phased plan, which will allow us to serve you while prioritizing the safety of the Manheim Township community and Library staff.  You have been telling us that you miss the Library, and we want you to know that we’ve missed you too! Here’s what we…

MTPL will open for “Browsing Times” beginning Monday, June 22nd. At this time, the service is only available to residents of Manheim Township and East Lampeter Township. Residents of Manheim Township and East Lampeter Township can schedule a 30 minute time slot to come in and browse the stacks or use the public computers. We…

MTPL is happy to announce that we will begin offering curbside hold pick-ups on Monday, June 15th! View all the details for our Curbside Holds Procedures. Patrons can request items using our online request form or by calling the library at 717-560-6441. Please note that holds cannot be placed through the online catalog, only through…

Public Libraries Reopening with Limited Services As Lancaster County moves to Yellow, some public libraries will reopen with limited services. Most county public libraries will start lending print materials, CDs, and DVDs. The health and safety of patrons and staff are of highest importance to the public libraries in Lancaster County, therefore not all services will be available. Contact your local library…