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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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March 2023 Staff Picks

Mar 15, 2023 | , ,

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...

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February Staff Picks

Jan 24, 2023 | ,

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...

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In Memoriam: Dan Bancroft, Board President

Jan 22, 2023 | ,

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...

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December 2022 Staff Picks

Dec 8, 2022 | ,

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...

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