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In Memoriam: Dan Bancroft, Board President

In Memoriam: Dan Bancroft, Board President

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

York Public Library and York Ready for Climate Action to Host “The Climate Is Changing, and So Can You” Program Series

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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November 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...

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October 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...

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YPL Gets a Digital Facelift

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

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

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

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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