Library to Go

Library to Go pick ups will be available in the lobby of the Borough building. Pick ups may be made during regular Library hours, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays from 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM.

  • Holds – Specific items from Manheim Community Library or any of Lancaster County’s public libraries may now be requested using the Library System of Lancaster County’s holds system. This is the procedure that was used prior to the COVID-19 shutdown.  Patrons search for items in the library catalog and request delivery at Manheim Community Library.
  • “Library Pick” lets patrons request items without having a specific title in mind. Library staff will make personalized selections based on responses on our online form below.
  • Pick ups – Holds and Library Pick materials will continue to be available for pick up in the lobby of the borough building.  After receiving an email that their hold is in, patrons call the Library (717-665-6700) to schedule pick up. Patrons may then stop by during regular hours on or after the scheduled day to pick up their items.

Library to Go Service Frequently Asked Questions

As always, please contact us if you have any questions. You may reach us by email at info@manheimlibrary.org or message us on Facebook. Please continue to check back here and on Facebook as we expand our services!

Library-To-Go Request Form - Library Pick ONLY

  • UPDATED

    Our Library to Go - Library Pick service (personalized item selections) is available through this form. Updated pick up procedures are detailed below.
  • **UPDATED 8/3** Please select the day/s of the week that you are able to pick up your request. Requests take 48-72 hours to be processed. Once your items are available, we will email you with the next available pickup day from your preferences. Your items will be checked out on that day and waiting for pick up at our Library to Go location at 26 East High Street, Manheim. NEW: You may pick up anytime during our regularly scheduled service hours.
  • Please feel free to add any additional information that will help us in scheduling your Library-To-Go service appointment. However, exact times cannot be honored.
  • Check this box if pick-up assistance is required because of mobility issues. Please indicate in the comments box above a phone number where you can be reached so we can make arrangements.

  • Library Pick

    Not sure what to read next? Answer a few questions and Manheim Community Library staff will select and check out a selection just for you. Choose from Adult, Young Adult, Youth, or Birth to Pre-K. Have more than one in a category? Just add the details in the comment sections provided!

  • Library Pick - Adult

  • Choose the genre you typically read to help us select your materials.
  • Anything you think would help us find the perfect book: interests, occupation, favorite places to visit, etc. If this book is for a child, please list his or her approximate reading level or age.
  • What makes a book a must read? What authors do you read regularly? Why do you read? What style or tone do you prefer? Lots of snappy dialogue, emotionally driven character development, fast paced action, or poetic descriptions? What do you not like in a book?

  • Library Pick - Young Adult

  • Choose the genre you typically read to help us select your materials.
  • Anything you think would help us find the perfect book: interests, favorite places to visit, etc. If this book is for a child, please list his or her approximate reading level or age.
  • What makes a book a must read? What authors do you read regularly? Why do you read? What style or tone do you prefer? Lots of snappy dialogue, emotionally driven character development, fast paced action, or poetic descriptions? What do you not like in a book?

  • Library Pick - Youth

  • Choose the genre you typically read to help us select your materials.
  • Anything you think would help us find the perfect book: interests, favorite places to visit, etc. If this book is for a child, please list his or her approximate reading level or age.

  • Library Pick - Birth to Pre-K

  • Choose the genre you typically read to help us select your materials.
  • Anything you think would help us find the perfect book: interests, favorite places to visit, etc. If this book is for a child, please list his or her approximate reading level or age.

  • Comments?

    Please add any comments or suggestions you may have for this service. Thank you!