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Important Notice about Inter-Library Borrowing

Important Notice about Inter-Library Borrowing

Jun 4, 2024 |

York Public Library is a member of the Minerva Consortium and as such, cardholders are able to request and check out books and materials from 200+ libraries throughout the state. Those items are delivered via van service to YPL, an initiative funded by the Maine State Library, Minerva, and participating libraries.  The Maine State Library is currently negotiating a new contract for van delivery service. In order to facilitate this transition, Minerva has temporarily suspended all inter-library...

June 2024 Staff Picks

June 2024 Staff Picks

May 31, 2024 | , ,

Looking for a great summer read? Try one of our recent favorites!Michelle: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Couldn't put it down!  Michele: Coming Home by Brittney Griner   Kelly: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley The Watchmaker of Filigree Street is a blend of historical/mystery/fantasy fiction set in London in the 1880s. Mysterious events bring two character's lives together in a very atmospheric story that will take you far away from the familiar. You'll need an...

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Staff Picks January 2021

Jan 6, 2021 |

We finally made it to 2021. Happy New Year! Here are some new or new to you books to curl up with this January.  Michele: The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg.  Fannie Flagg returns us to the town of Whistle Stop and continues the story from "Fried Green Tomatoes". This is a feel-good...

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S.T.E.A.M To Go!

Dec 8, 2020 | ,

Check it out! We now have S.T.E.A.M to Go activity bags available curbside when you pick up your books! The S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art & math) bags contain one activity sheet, supplies to do the activity and are totally free (while supplies last)! If you need scissors or...

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Ukulele Workshop (4th – 6th grade)

Dec 2, 2020 | ,

Saturday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30 am (Online) Are you in 4th – 6th grade? Do you want to learn to play the ukulele? Register for our FREE 4 week, virtual Ukulele Workshop with Shea Ellis from Mountain Road Music. The workshop runs Saturday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 am through...

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December 2020 Staff Picks

Dec 1, 2020 |

'Tis the season to curl up with a book. Here are some of our favorites both old and new for you to try. Stephanie: Silver Packages by Cynthia Rylant This is one of my favorite stories about hopes, dreams, and growing up. Written by Cynthia Rylant this Appalachian Christmas story is about a boy and...

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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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