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In Memoriam: Dan Bancroft, Board President
Jan 22, 2023 | From the Director, News
Library staff and trustees were shocked and profoundly saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of our Board President, Dan Bancroft. While word continues to spread throughout the community, I wanted to take a moment to share a few thoughts on Dan’s impact on the library. As his wife Anne recently relayed, the first thing Dan did after they signed papers on their new home…was to get a library card. That was five years ago, and after 40+ years as a trial attorney, Dan and his wife were retiring...
York Public Library and York Ready for Climate Action to Host “The Climate Is Changing, and So Can You” Program Series
Jan 12, 2023 | News
York Public Library will host several programs focusing on climate change in an upcoming educational series entitled “The Climate Is Changing, and So Can You!” In collaboration with York Ready for Climate Action, York Public Library will host eight community programs this February through May focusing on the actions individuals can take to reduce his/her carbon emissions. In 2022, the Library invited panelists to explore issues relating to climate change in “The Future Is Now: Our Climate...
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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,...
November Staff Picks
Nov 12, 2020 | Staff Picks
Take a look at our November staff picks and FALL in love with a new story. Katie: Stolen Words by Melanie Florence A beautifully illustrated and powerful picture book about the importance of language, trandition and heritage. The story explores the loving relationship between a girl and her...
October Staff Picks
Oct 2, 2020 | Staff Picks
A chilling scream pierces the night. A reader somewhere has finished their book, and YOU could be next! Fear not gentle readers the librarians are here to protect you from such a fate. Take a look at our October staff picks to find your next book! Sudie: Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown...