For the ninth consecutive year, York County Libraries will join area nonprofits for the biggest day of giving in York County, Give Local York! This year’s event starts at 7pm April 30th and wraps up 24 hours later at 7pm May 1st!
This incredible effort spotlights how nonprofit organizations, both individually and collectively, are enriching lives, and building a strong York County! Last year, community members rallied together to give local in an impactful way. Together, their generosity reached an amazing total of $5.58 million to support the critical work of 331 local nonprofits!
How to Help:
As you make plans to support your favorite nonprofits, please consider helping your library hit their Give Local York fundraising goal. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference in lives of those served! Here’s where you can find all of the library give pages in one place!
Want to celebrate Give Local York?
On Friday, May 1st, several York County Libraries are celebrating Give Local York by hosting or participating in community events. Come join the fun!
Give Local York Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30am
Location: Dover Area Community Library
Join us for a special story time at the library as we celebrate Give Local York! As we typically use some Give Local York donations to help with our SummerQuest program, this story time will be a sneak peek at what’s coming this summer! There’s never a charge for story time but if you’d like to donate, we encourage you to give what you can on May 1st!
Give Local York Fest: Spring Grove
Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Spring Grove YMCA
The excitement will be big in Spring Grove as several area nonprofits come together to celebrate with the Give Local York Fest at the Spring Grove YMCA. The Friends of the Glatfelter Memorial Library will be there representing the library. So, be sure to stop by to say hello! The event will include local food trucks, DJ entertainment, fun activities for kids, and family-friendly games.
Red Lion Block Party (aka Give Local Fest: Red Lion)
Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Fairmount Park (beside the library)
Kids (and kids at heart!) are invited to come out and enjoy fun activities including face painting, a bounce house, sidewalk chalk, and more. There will be a live performance by Yellow Dog Village, plus music by DJ Ravein. For a truly wild experience, Reptile Invasion will be on site with fascinating reptiles—perfect for learning, exploring, and maybe even getting up close with some scaly friends! Come hungry and grab a bite from a variety of delicious food trucks including Bricker’s French Fries, Ray’s Pit Beef, and 7 Spices Doner Kebab. There’s something for everyone, so bring your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled day in the community!
Stewartstown Block Party (aka Give Local Fest: Stewartstown)
Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Aviator Brew Hub at16 S. Main St. and Stewartstown United Methodist Church at 26 S. Main St.
A mystery is hatching in Stewartstown. Help solve the interactive mystery at the Stewartstown Block Party! This annual gathering is packed with fun including a bounce house, live music, petting zoo, games, and food. Come out and support your library and favorite nonprofits!
Give Local York Fest: Shrewsbury
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Location: YMCA Shrewsbury
Join us for an evening of creativity, fun, and family-friendly excitement! Get your artistic side flowing at our paint night, challenge your friends and family with yard games, and let the kids try out sports skills and drills designed just for them. Little ones can enjoy hands-on crafts, and everyone can grab a bite from a variety of food trucks. With activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone—come out, play, create, and make memories with your community!
Give Local York 2026 Fundraiser @ The Blue Sky Tavern
Time: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Blue Sky Tavern
Join the Red Land Library at The Blue Sky Tavern on Friday, May 1st for our Give Local York Fundraiser! From 11AM-9PM, grab some food and mention this event to help us raise some money!
Want to find more things to do during Give Local York? Follow these links to see what’s happening at York County Libraries and Give Local York Fests!