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COVID-19 Resources

Jump to: General Vaccine Info Transportation & Homebound Help Cost Info Vaccine Providers COVID-19 Tests Printables The information on this page is not intended to diagnose or...
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Coming February 2023… Libby by OverDrive!

Meet Libby! Libby by OverDrive, that is. Libby is OverDrive’s current e-reading app. In February 2023, York County Libraries will be switching from using Axis 360 to Libby by OverDrive...
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Explore Online Library Resources

Explore Our Online Library Resources Your library card is more powerful than you know! Your YCL card gets you access to dozens of online databases, just by using your YCL...
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1000 Books 2022 Celebration

It’s nearly time to celebrate! We’re excited to welcome author Marie Lamba to Martin Library! She’s our guest of honor at this year’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten celebration on September...
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Story Times at the York State Fair

Special York State Fair Story Times Our librarians will be offering free Story Times to visitors to the York State Fair! You’ll find us in at the Story Barn in...
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Celebrate York County History

Celebrate York County History Did you know a lot of things had their start here in York County? We’ve pulled just a few out in our interactive timeline below (which...
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2022 Teen Art Contest Rules

Teen Art Instagram Contest Rules WHO MAY ENTER: Teens, aged 13-18, who are members of York County Libraries (in York County, Pennsylvania) and registered for SummerQuest 2022 may submit pictures...
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Martin Library Grand Reopening July 11-17

Community members are invited to come celebrate the Grand Reopening of Martin Library from July 11 – 17. The celebration kicks off at 9am Monday, July 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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June is Pride Month

June is Pride Month June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. (Wondering why June? See our blog on the history behind the month here.) LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer,...
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Using Beanstack for GO York | SummerQuest 2022

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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Temporary Location Opens May 23

Kaltreider-Benfer Library will open with limited services at Windsor Manor Elementary School, 2110 Windsor Road, on Monday, May 23. Members should use the school’s Second Street entrance and rear door 5A to access the...
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Self-Care Tips for May: Mental Health Month

Do some self-care during May! May is Mental Health Month! While it might feel like mental health awareness is a modern-day concern, this month-long advocacy effort dates back to 1949....
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On the Home Stretch

Martin Library’s campaign building project is on the home stretch. Construction and renovation are almost complete. And while the last few remaining jobs are finished, the wait for furniture and...
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Martin Library Honors Victoria Connor

The Martin Library Honors Committee announced its selection of Victoria Connor as its 2022 Spring Honoree. Victoria has served the York community in a variety of roles over the years...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Moving to Temporary Site

Kaltreider-Benfer Library is moving to a temporary site while its current location undergoes major renovation and expansion. Starting May 2, the 147 S. Charles St. building will be closed until...
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