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July 2024 Staff Picks
Jul 17, 2024 | Book Lists, News, Staff Picks
Looking for a great summer read? Try one of our recent favorites!Michelle: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Alix is out celebrating her 45th birthday and bumps into Josie, a stranger whose birthday is the same day: "birthday twins." To Alix's surprise, they bump into each other a few more times in a matter of days. Alix is a podcaster and in quick order, she decides to take on Josie and her story for a podcast project. And that's where things get really weird. Twists and turns abound and I...
Important Notice about Inter-Library Borrowing
Jun 4, 2024 | News
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...
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Shelf Life: Racism is Not a Political Issue.
Feb 3, 2021 | Shelf Life
York Public Library takes pride in its position as an apolitical institution with materials available representing all ideologies and political platforms. Racism, however, is not tied to one party or another; it’s not a Republican or Democratic issue. Racism is a moral, ethical, and cultural...
York Public Library to Host Race and Equity Forum with Dustin Ward, Thursdays in February
Jan 27, 2021 | News
York Public Library is pleased to present a Race and Equity Forum with Maine-based Racial Equity and Reconciliation Advocate Dustin Ward. The four-part series takes place online via Zoom on Thursdays in February, beginning February 4 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Each session will consist of a guided...
Staff Picks January 2021
Jan 6, 2021 | Staff Picks
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...
S.T.E.A.M To Go!
Dec 8, 2020 | News, Youth Services
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...
Ukulele Workshop (4th – 6th grade)
Dec 2, 2020 | News, Youth Services
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...
December 2020 Staff Picks
Dec 1, 2020 | Staff Picks
'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...
