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Looking for something to break up those winter doldrums? Try “Mini-Golf at the Library” on February 2-3

Looking for something to break up those winter doldrums? Try “Mini-Golf at the Library” on February 2-3

Jan 16, 2024 |

York Public Library will transform its building into an 18-hole miniature golf course in its upcoming “Mini-Golf at the Library” with events for all ages on February 2–3. The Library is working with New England based Library Mini-Golf, LLC, to set up a one-of-a-kind mini-golf course covering both levels of the building, with one hole even spanning a set of stairs. “For a while now, we at the Library have wanted to do something fun, something community focused, and something that we’ve never...

November 2023 Staff Picks

November 2023 Staff Picks

Nov 14, 2023 | , ,

Want to make the most of your free time this holiday season? Try one of our staff favorites! Barb: You Stole My Name by Dennis McGregor   Katie: Brontorina by James Howe Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina. Celebrate Dinovember and peruse our dinosaur picture book list for more suggestions!   Sophie: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff   Isabelle: Catside Up, and Catside Down by Anna Hrachovec Cats?...

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It’s Gingerbread Time!

Nov 24, 2020 | ,

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...

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York Public Library Welcomes New Board Members

Nov 13, 2020 | ,

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,...

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November Staff Picks

Nov 12, 2020 |

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

Oct 2, 2020 |

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

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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