FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2026
York County Libraries Celebrate America’s 250th
YORK, PA – York County Libraries will host a variety of programs in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The events include history programs, story time birthday parties, cookbook discussions, trivia, and even a time capsule. There is no cost to attend; details are available at events.yorklibraries.org.
“The library is the ideal place to. explore America’s history and to learn more about the individuals who shaped our country,” says York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert. “In addition to books and resources, York County Libraries provide ongoing Civic and Social Literacy opportunities for learning, dialogue, and community engagement throughout the year.”
Upcoming programs commemorating America’s 250th include:
Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Dillsburg Area Public Library
Thursday, June 25, 6:00 p.m. Food & Family History Cookbook Fun, Kreutz Creek Library, Hellam
Friday, June 26, 10:15 a.m. Songs and Stories of the American Revolution with Matthew Dodd-America 250 Series, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Kreutz Creek Library, Hellam
Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. American History Trivia Night, family-friendly, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. Collinsville Time Capsule Event, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Village Library, Jacobus
Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 p.m. JEB Stuart’s Ride Through Dover with Scott Mingus, Dover Area Community Library, Dover
Wednesday, July 1-Thursday, July 31, Stars, Stripes, and Favorite Trips!, Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion
Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Dover Area Community Library
Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Collinsville Community Library, Brogue
Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion
Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Martin Library, York
Friday, July 10, 10:15 a.m. “Independence Cake” by Deborah Hopkinson with Miss Kelly-America 250 Series, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Saturday, July 11, 2:15 p.m. History & Song: The American Revolution with Author Avellina Balestri, Dillsburg Area Public Library, Dillsburg
Monday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. 250 Anniversary series: Looking at the United States at 250 from the Centennial President with Kenneth Serfass, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock
Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Mason-Dixon Public Library, Stewartstown
Friday, July 17, 10:15 a.m. George Washington Story Time with Kelly-America 250 Series, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Monday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. “How the American Revolution intersected with the Civil War in York County” with James McClure, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, America…and ME!, Red Land Community Library, Etters
Thursday, July 23, 6:00 p.m., Kreutz Creek Cookbook Group | July’s Theme: Americana (Happy 250th Birthday), Kreutz Creek Library, Hellam
Friday, July 24, 10:15 a.m. Todd Loughry as Mark Twain-America 250 Series, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover
Friday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. America 250 Trivia Night, Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock
Individuals wanting more information about a specific program are encouraged to contact the host library or to check YCL’s online events calendar. Registration is requested for some events.
York County Libraries strengthen the community and enrich individual lives. YCL’s programs and services help community members build the five core literacies championed by the Pennsylvania Library Association PA Forward® program. Thirteen library locations provide the latest in print and digital information, bestsellers, Wi-Fi, story times, book discussions, and databases. For more information about services, library hours, and locations, go to yorklibraries.org.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Deb Sullivan
Community Relations Director
York County Libraries
dsullivan@yorklibraries.org