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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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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...
Ukulele Workshop (4th – 6th grade)
Dec 2, 2020 | News, Youth Services
Saturday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30 am (Online) Are you in 4th – 6th grade? Do you want to learn to play the ukulele? Register for our FREE 4 week, virtual Ukulele Workshop with Shea Ellis from Mountain Road Music. The workshop runs Saturday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 am through...
December 2020 Staff Picks
Dec 1, 2020 | Staff Picks
'Tis the season to curl up with a book. Here are some of our favorites both old and new for you to try. Stephanie: Silver Packages by Cynthia Rylant This is one of my favorite stories about hopes, dreams, and growing up. Written by Cynthia Rylant this Appalachian Christmas story is about a boy and...
It’s Gingerbread Time!
Nov 24, 2020 | News, Youth Services
The York Public Library Annual Gingerbread Festival is underway! This year, we are 100% online. You can email us a picture of your gingerbread creation to info@yorkpubliclibrary.org and we will feature your gingerbread house in our virtual gallery for all to enjoy! New to making gingerbread, but...
York Public Library Welcomes New Board Members
Nov 13, 2020 | News, Shelf Life
York Public Library is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Trustees: Will Ethridge, Julie Steedman, and regular York Weekly contributor Dan Bancroft. They join current Trustees Bob Luttman, Shea Adelson, Rick DiDonato, Jen Ring, Barbara Chase, Britton Ryan Garon, Nancy Garrick,...