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Election and Voting Resources

Election and Voting Resources

Sep 27, 2024 |

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024! We have compiled some local, state, and federal resources as you make your voting plan.  Learn about voting in Maine, find your polling location, register to vote, request an absentee ballot, study the candidates and more with the links provided below.   “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” - Thomas Jefferson State and National Elections Learn more about upcoming elections, important dates,...

York Public Library is Partnering with The Fabulous Find in September!

York Public Library is Partnering with The Fabulous Find in September!

Aug 26, 2024 |

York Public Library has been selected as one of three nonprofit beneficiaries of THE FABULOUS FIND profits for the month of September, and we encourage Library patrons and community members to donate and shop at the Kittery thrift store from September 1-30. The Fabulous Find is a boutique-style resale shop on State Road in Kittery, and itself a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (under “A Caring Community”). The upscale thrift store partners with up to three different worthy, local nonprofit...

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Juneteenth: Reading Recommendations from YPL Staff

Jun 19, 2021 | ,

For the first time, we are celebrating Juneteenth--also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day--as a federal holiday. It is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.  Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865 when union soldier, Major General Gordon...

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Staff Picks June 2021

Jun 17, 2021 | ,

Need something new to read? Check out our staff picks for June, and then sign up for the 2021 annual York Public Library Summer Challenge! Jeanine: When the Stars Go Dark  by Paula McLain    A psychological thriller featuring a seasoned but fragile detective running away from her own personal...

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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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