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March 2023 Staff Picks
Looking for something to do during a surprise March snow day? Try one of our staff picks! Michelle: Housemaid by Freida McFadden HOUSEMAID, a psychological thriller, had me on the edge of my seat. Short chapters make this novel a fast, enjoyable read and a perfect beach book (though I read it in the dead of winter). There's a major plot twist *I* didn’t see coming. Bonus: I only discovered this after finishing the book, but HOUSEMAID apparently is book #1 in a series. I cannot wait to see...
February Staff Picks
One of the best parts of being a librarian is seeing all the great books that come out. Our to read lists are huge! Here are a few of the ones we are hoping to get to this year. Michelle: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra Though this epic story spans the years of the Great War to present day, its focus is the 1947 Partition separating India into two countries: India and Pakistan. Samir Vij works for his uncle as a perfumer’s apprentice; Fidaus Khan is an apprentice to her...
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 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...
YPL Joins Maine Libraries for Global Trade & Politics Program Series
Five Southern Maine libraries – York Public Library, Scarborough Public Library, Prince Memorial Library, Patten Free Library, and Kennebunk Free Library – announced that they will join forces this winter to present a series of virtual programs on global trade and politics, all sponsored by the Camden Conference. This collaboration, proposed by York Public Library Director Sophie Smith, is the first time Maine libraries have pooled their resources to broaden the scope of Camden Conference...
December 2022 Staff Picks
Looking for a good book to help you de-stress this holiday season? Try one of favorites! Sophie: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean This is a super cute YA romance about a normal girl who discovers her absent father is actually the crown prince of Japan. It's fluffy and sweet, but a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and love. Katie: Go Sled Go by James Yang A thrilling sled adventure that will delight readers of all ages. There are fun extras to find on some of the pages, and...
November 2022 Staff Picks
Need a good book before the holidays? Try one of our staff picks! Sophie: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean This is a super cute YA romance about a normal girl who discovers her absent father is actually the crown prince of Japan. It's fluffy and sweet, but a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and love. Katie: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten and illustrated by Gary Meeches Sr. In this beautifully illustrated picture...
October 2022 Staff Picks
Looking for something spooky this month? Try one of our favorites from below. Emily: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires is a fun, spooky, and kind of gruesome story. Follow the twisty turny story of a southern book club as they discover a vampire has moved in their neighborhood. Jeanine: Sunshine by Robin McKinley Not a new book at all but a very creepy book for Halloween. A different take on the vampire...