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“Americans Who Tell the Truth” Portraits to Come to York Public Library November 2 – Presented by York Diversity Forum

“Americans Who Tell the Truth” Portraits to Come to York Public Library November 2 – Presented by York Diversity Forum

Oct 18, 2023 |

Beginning November 2 through December 22, 2023, York Public Library will display 12 portraits from the Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) collection in a collaboration with the York Diversity Forum. Brooksville-based painter Robert Shetterly began the project more than 20 years ago with a goal of completing 50 portraits of noted activists in US history. There are now 265 portraits total, and the number is growing. What began in 2002 as artist Robert Shetterly’s personal portrait project has...

October 2023 Staff Picks

October 2023 Staff Picks

Oct 18, 2023 | , ,

Halloween is nearly upon us! We've got some great picks for those that live for the season, and some for those who need a spooky break! Barb: Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins Kids who are going crazy for The Wild Robot by Peter Brown will like this one.   Lynn: The Coworker by Freida McFadden I highly recommend anything by Freida McFadden for spooky psychological thrillers that I find difficult to put down! I just finished Never Lie, The Housemaid, and The Housemaid's Secret.    ...

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How to Bid in our Online Auction

Jun 16, 2021 |

When the Auction is live (Thursday, June 17 at 8AM through Friday, June 25 at 5PM), follow these instructions to bid on auction items. If you still have questions, please contact Jane Siviski, York Public Library Development and Marketing Coordinator, at 207-363-2818 ext. 1016 or email...

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(Nearly) Full Reopening June 1st!

May 21, 2021 | ,

Our gradual reopening here at York Public Library has become much less gradual, following Governor Mills’ announcement, which lifts many COVID-19 restrictions! Masks are still required. As a public space that serves many children, we are still considering the best practice for mask requirements...

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May 2021 Staff Picks

May 4, 2021 | ,

The May 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. Jeanine: Broken - In the Best Possible Way  by Jenny Lawson Jenny Lawson suffers from depression and several...

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Leaving The 100 Aker Wood (a Goodbye from Miss Kathleen)

Apr 30, 2021 |

by Kathleen Whalin, Children’s Librarian  It’s nearly unfathomable but I have been working at the Library, writing these columns for twenty years. When I interviewed for the children’s librarian job, all those years ago, I told the hiring committee I was “looking for a home” and I was. Although I...

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April 2021 Staff Picks

Apr 5, 2021 | ,

The April 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: Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg Nothing is a better spring tonic than reading Flagg's tale of...

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