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May 2025 Staff Picks
May 8, 2025 | Book Lists, News, Staff Picks
From Our Shelves to Yours: Staff Recommendations We LoveDevin: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix got me out of a reading slump I've been in, and this is my favorite of his books. It's got a healthy dose of 90's nostalgia, and makes the reader ponder if the casual cruelty that happens in High School is part of growing up or the work of a demonic posession. Barb: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell A middle grade fantasy with heart and grit. Erin: Be...
A Message from Executive Director Michelle Sampson on The Maine State Library and IMLS
Apr 18, 2025 | News
Dear friends and supporters, Since March 14th, when President Trump issued an executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law,” we have received several questions from you asking for the latest news or how to help. Updates: On March 26th, Maine’s Senator Susan Collins joined Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in issuing a bipartisan letter to...
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February Staff Picks
Jan 24, 2023 | Book Lists, News
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...
Jan 22, 2023 | From the Director, News
TitleKeywordAuthor 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...
York Public Library and York Ready for Climate Action to Host “The Climate Is Changing, and So Can You” Program Series
Jan 12, 2023 | News
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...
YPL Joins Maine Libraries for Global Trade & Politics Program Series
Jan 3, 2023 | News
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...
December 2022 Staff Picks
Dec 8, 2022 | Book Lists, 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...
November 2022 Staff Picks
Nov 4, 2022 | Book Lists, News, 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,...
