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YPL Joins Maine Libraries for Global Trade & Politics Program Series

YPL Joins Maine Libraries for Global Trade & Politics Program Series

Jan 3, 2023 |

Five Southern Maine libraries – York Public Library, Scarborough Public Library, Prince Memorial Library, Patten Free Library, and Kennebunk Free Library – announced that they will join forces this winter to present a series of virtual programs on global trade and politics, all sponsored by the Camden Conference. This collaboration, proposed by York Public Library Director Sophie Smith, is the first time Maine libraries have pooled their resources to broaden the scope of Camden Conference...

December 2022 Staff Picks

December 2022 Staff Picks

Dec 8, 2022 | ,

Looking for a good book to help you de-stress this holiday season? Try one of favorites! Sophie: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean This is a super cute YA romance about a normal girl who discovers her absent father is actually the crown prince of Japan. It's fluffy and sweet, but a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and love.    Katie: Go Sled Go by James Yang A thrilling sled adventure that will delight readers of all ages. There are fun extras to find on some of the pages, and...

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YPL Gets a Digital Facelift

Sep 23, 2020 | ,

Originally published on SeacoastOnline.com COVID-19 has afforded Library staff much-needed time to reorganize our materials and refresh our displays. But it has also given us time to update our digital presence. If, in the past week, you’ve spent any time reserving books or checking out online...

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September Staff Picks

Sep 21, 2020 |

Fall into some great books! Here are our staff picks for the month of September. You can request these books online with your library card by clicking on the title or image. Do you need more ideas for what to read next? Use our Custom Book Pick Form and a librarian will select books for you based...

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August 2020 Staff Picks

Aug 21, 2020 |

The final days of summer are upon us. The leaves, already turning rich hues of burgandy and gold, seem to promise a spectacular display yet to come. We hope you are able to take a few moments to relish the beauty of another Maine fall, and perhaps with a good book in hand. Here are some books...

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Book List: Women’s Suffrage

Aug 19, 2020 | ,

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, we've put together a list of books and DVDs from our collection about the Women's Suffrage Movement. One hundred years ago this year, after  75 YEARS of fighting...after hunger strikes, marches, arrests, and...

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Staff Picks: The Archives

Aug 4, 2020 |

The struggle is real. Your book has ended and you can't figure out what to read next. Librarians to the rescue! Each month we provide you with a list of our favorite books, to hopefully help you find a new favorite too.  Our new website still features the staff picks, but perhaps in a slightly...

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Shelf Life: READ WOKE Challenge

Jul 1, 2020 | , ,

As outrage, protests, and marches continue to shake our nation in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and others, we encourage our community - adults, children, and teens - to elevate, amplify and support Black voices. To that end, York Public Library has launched a special, ongoing reading...

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