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March 2023 Staff Picks
Mar 15, 2023 | Book Lists, News, Staff Picks
Looking for something to do during a surprise March snow day? Try one of our staff picks! Michelle: Housemaid by Freida McFadden HOUSEMAID, a psychological thriller, had me on the edge of my seat. Short chapters make this novel a fast, enjoyable read and a perfect beach book (though I read it in the dead of winter). There's a major plot twist *I* didn’t see coming. Bonus: I only discovered this after finishing the book, but HOUSEMAID apparently is book #1 in a series. I cannot wait to see...
February Staff Picks
Jan 24, 2023 | Book Lists, News
One of the best parts of being a librarian is seeing all the great books that come out. Our to read lists are huge! Here are a few of the ones we are hoping to get to this year. Michelle: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra Though this epic story spans the years of the Great War to present day, its focus is the 1947 Partition separating India into two countries: India and Pakistan. Samir Vij works for his uncle as a perfumer’s apprentice; Fidaus Khan is an apprentice to her...
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March 2021 Staff Picks
Mar 2, 2021 | News, Staff Picks
The March 2021 staff picks are here! We hope you find that next great read. Still need help finding a new book? Fill out our Custom Book Pick Form and we will choose some for you. Kathleen: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by...
February 2021 Staff Picks
Feb 8, 2021 | News, Staff Picks
Here are some of the books we love and we hope you might too! Please enjoy our February 2021 Staff Picks. Michele: Over the Shop by JonArno Lawson and illustrated by Qin Leng A wordless story about a little girl and her grandparent, trying to rent a run down apartment. After several attempts at...
Shelf Life: Racism is Not a Political Issue.
Feb 3, 2021 | Shelf Life, Social Justice
York Public Library takes pride in its position as an apolitical institution with materials available representing all ideologies and political platforms. Racism, however, is not tied to one party or another; it’s not a Republican or Democratic issue. Racism is a moral, ethical, and cultural...
York Public Library to Host Race and Equity Forum with Dustin Ward, Thursdays in February
Jan 27, 2021 | News, Social Justice
York Public Library is pleased to present a Race and Equity Forum with Maine-based Racial Equity and Reconciliation Advocate Dustin Ward. The four-part series takes place online via Zoom on Thursdays in February, beginning February 4 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Each session will consist of a guided...
Staff Picks January 2021
Jan 6, 2021 | Staff Picks
We finally made it to 2021. Happy New Year! Here are some new or new to you books to curl up with this January. Michele: The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg. Fannie Flagg returns us to the town of Whistle Stop and continues the story from "Fried Green Tomatoes". This is a feel-good...
S.T.E.A.M To Go!
Dec 8, 2020 | News, Youth Services
Check it out! We now have S.T.E.A.M to Go activity bags available curbside when you pick up your books! The S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art & math) bags contain one activity sheet, supplies to do the activity and are totally free (while supplies last)! If you need scissors or...