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Dedicate a book to Mom this Mother's Day!

Show the mother figure in your life how much you care! Make a donation from our Book Dedications page, and we'll place a bookplate in a new library book for all to see. This limited-edition design is available from May 1-31. You can dedicate a book to mom, grandmom, aunt, or any mother figure in your life! (There’s even space for a message or favorite quote!)

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Jump start your baby’s reading journey. Sign them up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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Everyone’s favorite... Story Times at the library!

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Discover new interests and opportunities at the Youth Empowerment Summit!

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Transform into your favorite character at York Cosplay! Teens, show off your work during our fashion show.

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Share your creative writing in our Celebration of Poetry contest! Entries accepted soon!

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Let’s talk books! Bring a friend and join a book club!

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Find a new interest at the library! We offer many programs designed just for adults.

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Dig into the past with one of our expert-led history programs.

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One little card… limitless possibilities!

Checking out library books is just the start at York County Libraries. Our programs allow families to grow and learn together. Our expert-led events take deep dives—or fun trips—into specific topics. Our collections are always offering new things to read, watch, and hear. And don’t forget: your library card is accepted at all 13 libraries in York County!

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Teen Cosplay & Fashion Show

In December, teens from around York County will show off their cosplay creations during our annual Fashion Show. Through creative and expert-led workshops, teens learn about wig-making, makeup effects, acting, sewing, and prop-making to bring their character to life. It’s almost time for them to show off their hard work!

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Real Library Stories

A Place of Solace: One Family's Story

"The library was a calming place of solace for our family. Before we adopted our beautiful daughters, during visitation we would go to the library. Many hours were spent in Martin Library. The foster system can be very draining mentally and emotionally and it was nice to have a calm escape sometimes, just to get lost in a good book to unwind. I felt that the library kept me grounded a lot during some very stressful times. Then after we picked the girls back up, we would take them to enjoy what the library offers them as well. Now, we tend to go to Village Library in Jacobus to get books and spend quality time as a family."

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Your donation, however small, makes a big impact. Just $20 can buy a child’s book, allow a senior to get technology access, or get a teen homework help.

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