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The Institute for Museum and Library Services & York Public Library

The Institute for Museum and Library Services & York Public Library

Mar 21, 2025 |

On Friday, March 14th, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the only federal agency that supports libraries, museums, and archives in all 50 states and U.S. territories. It does so by way of grants from the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA).   The IMLS represents just .003% of the federal budget, which translates into programs and services used in more than 1.2 billion in-person...

March 2025 Staff Picks

March 2025 Staff Picks

Mar 6, 2025 | , ,

March Book Madness: Our Slam Dunk Staff PicksMichelle: The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison In this bighearted and profound portrait of a marriage, Jonathan Evison explores seventy years of big moments in subtle ways, elegantly braiding the Winters’ turbulent history with their present-day battles, showing us how the oddly paired college kids became parents, fell apart and back together, andgrew into the Abe and Ruth of today. Endlessly heartwarming and moving, The Heart of Winter is a...

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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....

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October 2023 Staff Picks

Oct 18, 2023 | , ,

Halloween is nearly upon us! We've got some great picks for those that live for the season, and some for those who need a spooky break! Barb: Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins Kids who are going crazy for The Wild Robot by Peter Brown will like this one.   Lynn: The Coworker by Freida McFadden...

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September 2023 Staff Picks

Sep 1, 2023 | ,

Longer nights and shorter days makes for great reading weather! Try one of our favorites! Barb: Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds  Favorite author and smattered with cool illustrations by Raul the Third. Wimpy Kid fans will like this one. About a sweet, anxious kid trying to be a superhero to protect...

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