News - York County Libraries

Library Honors Kerry and Debbie McKnight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 Paul Smith Library of Southern York County Honors Kerry and Debbie McKnight Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will honor Kerry and Debbie...
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2023: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration

We Celebrated! On Friday September 8th, York County Libraries celebrated the children who completed 1000 Books Before Kindergarten this year! This is the fifth year for our 1000 Books program....
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TroveStreet Aging-in-Place Tour Visits YCL

TroveStreet to Visit 11 York County Libraries The TroveStreet fall tour will stop at 11 York County Libraries this October to share practical strategies for aging-in-place at home. Topic experts...
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YES Registration Ends September 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 YCL Hosts Annual Youth Empowerment Summit for Teens Registration Ends Saturday, September 30 YORK, PA – York County high school students have until this...
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Martin Library Honors Anthony P. Campisi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 Martin Library to Recognize Anthony P. Campisi YORK, PA – The Martin Library Honors Committee will recognize Anthony P. Campisi as its fall 2023...
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hoopla Service Ending 10/31/2023

hoopla Service Ending After Tuesday, October 31, 2023, YCL will no longer provide access to hoopla. The decision to discontinue this service is based on a number of factors. These...
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Talk With Me Toolkit

Come join Martin Library for the Talk With Me Toolkit. It’s a fun program just for 5 to 9 year olds and their caregivers! Register online here. What is Talk...
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Meet the Co-Authors of “Sistering”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2023 Martin Library to Host Co-Authors of “Sistering” YORK, PA – Martin Library will host authors Jessica Dickey and Danielle Neff at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
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Featured Artist: Bill Andrew

Artist Bill Andrew is the September and October 2023 featured artist at the Dillsburg Area Public Library! Art wall coordinator Shelby Pizzarro caught up with Bill recently: What is the...
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Coming up at Martin Library!

As you wait for the leaves to transform into their autumn hues, take part in several fantastic Martin Library fall events! They are happening from the end of September through...
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This School Supply Builds Reading Skills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2023 This School Supply Helps First Graders Build Reading Skills YORK, PA – First grade students and their families will want to add one...
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Cultural Jam Planned for September 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 Martin Library to Host Fifth Annual Cultural Jam September 13 Annual Celebration Aims to Build Unity in the Community YORK, PA – Martin Library...
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Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month York County Libraries is excited to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. We’re glad that you want to share in the celebration!...
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Livestream Author Visit with Rachel Hanna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Bestselling Author Rachel Hanna Talks about “The Bucket List” Libraries Host Livestream Author Visit September 13 YORK, PA – USA Today bestselling author Rachel...
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First Fridays at Martin Library Return September 1st

First Fridays return! This September 1st marks the return of Martin Library to First Fridays. We took a summer hiatus to focus on all that is wild and wonderful about...
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Program Features Author Ebony LaDelle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 Teen Library Program to Feature “Love Radio” Author Ebony LaDelle YORK, PA – One of People magazine’s picks for best summer reads, “Love Radio”,...
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Featured Artists: Charlotte Yealey and Sharon Benner

The Dillsburg Area Public Library featured artists for July and August 2023 are Charlotte Yealey and Sharon Benner. Their work will be on display at the library during that time....
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Why YOU Should Read This Summer

Make reading part of your summer! You’ve heard it every summer of your life: Read a book! You should read! Do some reading! But… well, why? Below, we’ve offered some...
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York Cosplay Event Slated June 24th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Libraries Hold First York Cosplay Teen Fashion Show YORK, PA – York County Libraries (YCL) will hold the First Annual York Cosplay Teen Fashion...
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Using Beanstack for GO York – SummerQuest 2023

What is Beanstack? Beanstack is the website and mobile application (Android & Apple iOS) that is used for logging your reading and activities during SummerQuest and other York County Libraries’...
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Dillsburg Area Public Library Adult Summer Reading!

It is time once again for summer reading at the Dillsburg Area Public Library! This year for adults we are doing a crossword puzzle! All info can be found on...
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Featured Artists: Kirby Heltebridle and Gail Wine Mancha

Our two artists for May and June, Kirby Heltebridle and Gail Wine Mancha, come to us from the Hanover Arts Guild. Their work will be up through June 2023. Kirby...
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SummerQuest 2023… Not Just for Kids!

Think SummerQuest is just for kids? Think again! Summer is a great time for people of any age to learn, read, and enjoy all that York County Libraries has to...
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New Group Focuses on Wellness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Hosts Women’s Wellness Group: A Return to Life Balance, Health, and Happiness Shrewsbury, PA – Paul Smith Library of Southern York County...
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Block Party Set June 4

Block Party Set June 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 Martin Library to Host Block Party June 4 YORK, PA – The Martin Library 2023 Block Party and SummerQuest...
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Libraries Keep Kids Learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 SummerQuest Program Starts June 1 at York County Libraries As Schools Wrap Up, Libraries Gear Up to Keep Kids Learning YORK, PA – The...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Library is Open

York County Libraries held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion on April 29th. The event signals the completion of York County Libraries’ three capital campaign building...
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Library Reopens to Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Three Campaign Projects RED LION, PA – York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert and local dignitaries addressed the...
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The Summer Countdown is Here!

The Summer Countdown is Here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 Keep the Kids Learning While Having Fun this Summer SummerQuest Early Online Registration Starts May 14 YORK, PA –...
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2022 Community Benefit Report

Thank you so much for supporting, visiting, and energizing libraries throughout York County. It is with pride and gratitude that we share our York County Libraries 2022 Community Benefit Report....
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Celebrate National Library Week

National Library Week York County Libraries Offer Learning Opportunities for All Ages National Library Week is April 23 – 29 YORK, PA – York County Libraries are joining libraries across...
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Libraries Host Give Local York Events

Libraries Host Give Local York Events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2023 Libraries Host Special Events for Give Local York YORK, PA – York County Libraries will host several special...
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Give Local York is May 4-5, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, York County Libraries will participate in Give Local York, the biggest day of giving in York County! The 27-hour online event will start on Thursday,...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Reopening

Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Grand Reopening FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2023 Kaltreider-Benfer Library Reopens April 29th Special Events Planned for Grand Reopening Celebration RED LION, PA – Kaltreider-Benfer Library reopens Saturday,...
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