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Limited Services on October 31st

October 13, 2023

Due to computer system updates, MTPL will have limited services on Tuesday, October 31st. Updates are planned to begin in the morning and services may be unavailable all day. Patrons must have their library card to checkout items, and must have a photo ID to use the public computers. Unavailable services include: Online catalog Placing…

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Lynx eResources

September 18, 2023

The Library System of Lancaster County has created Lynx, a new eResources landing page for all county-provided resources. You will see the new Lynx logo when accessing resources like Libby and OverDrive or when visiting lynx.lancasterlibraries.org. All of the state, county, and MTPL resources will still be available from our eResources list here: mtpl.info/eresources. If…

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Have you heard about the Affordable Connectivity Program?

December 21, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also…

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Full Services Restored

October 27, 2022

Our hard-working IT team has completed the system updates and restored regular services!

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Limited Services on October 27th

October 21, 2022

Due to computer system updates, MTPL will have limited services on Thursday, October 27th. Online and in-person catalog services like placing holds and searching for items will be unavailable until updates are completed. Patrons will be able to check-out items and use public computers and printing. Updates are planned to begin in the morning and…

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Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

August 17, 2022

Have you heard about the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians? This service is available for all PA residents who can’t access standard print due to a change in vision, dyslexia, or if holding a book or turning its pages is difficult. LAMP circulates over 1.5 million titles in accessible formats like digital, digital download,…

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Read-a-Romance Month!

August 2, 2022

August is Read a Romance Month and we have so many favorites to recommend!

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Adult Summer Reading recommendations

July 6, 2022

Feeling stuck on a THIS or THAT challenge? Check here for recommendations through the adult SRP (June 4th – August 13th). Books set in the mountains or on a ship: Books set in the 19th century or in the future:

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