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Illustrator Day AND MG & YA Day—LIVE! In Lancaster 2026: Lunch On Your Own

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<h3>Looking for some place to grab lunch? Here are a few ideas within a five minute/2 block walk or less...</h3> <a href="https://centralmarketlancaster.com/">Lancaster's Central Market</a> (Multiple international and local food vendors. There is hot food but no indoor seating). It's a five minute walk from the library and is open til 3 on Saturdays.) 23 N. Market Street  <a href="https://houseofpizza.com/">House of Pizza</a>, 23 W. Chestnut Street <a href="https://www.restaurantji.com/pa/lancaster/blazin-js-/">Blazin J's Chicken</a>, 15 E. King Street <a href="https://isaacsrestaurants.com/?utm_source=lancasterpalocal.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=LancasterPALocal">Isaac's</a>, 25 N. Queen Street  <a href="https://www.cafe1eight.com/">Cafe One Eight</a> (sandwiches, salads, coffee, pastries) 18 W. Orange Street <a href="https://www.himalayanlancaster.com/">Himalayan Curry &amp; Grill</a> (Nepalese cuisine) 22 E. Orange Street <a href="https://www.rolledcoldcreamery.com/">Rolled Cold Creamery</a> (rolled ice cream, Belgian waffles, smoothies, and acai bowls) 24 E. Orange Street

A Few Lunch Options Near the Library

Join us live in Lancaster for a full day of learning for illustrators and children's novelists! This in-person event will feature a track for illustrators and a track for MG & YA writers and translators with presentations and critique opportunities from industry professionals.