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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Learn a New Language at the Library
In an increasingly connected world, there are more advantages than ever to studying a new language. With technological increases it has also never been easier to learn one while stuck...
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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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1953
Last year I postulated on our Facebook page the connection between the final episode of M*A*S*H and the founding of the library. The Korean War, as depicted in the TV show,...
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The Library’s Early Days
I’ve never really been able to pin down an exact founding date of the library (and yes this does bother me a little – I like things neat and tidy...
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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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Featured Artist: Jeanney Wharton
Editors Note: The Dillsburg Area Public Library’s featured artists for July and August 2022 is Jeanney Wharton. Our art wall coordinator, Shelby Pizzarro, caught up Wharton. What is the source...
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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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May Happenings
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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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Celebrate Give Local York May 6
For the fifth consecutive year, York County Libraries will participate in Give Local York, the biggest day of giving in York County! The 24-hour online event will be held on...
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Donation Expands Teen Collection
The book collection for teens at Dover Area Community Library has expanded thanks to a $2,500 literacy grant from global bookseller, Better World Books. The funds enabled the library to...
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April is Autism Acceptance Month 2022
April is Autism Acceptance Month April is Autism Acceptance Month. Another name is Autism Awareness Month, or World Autism Month internationally. It seeks to provide a space to share stories...
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Early Literacy Resources
Beyond Story Time: Supporting Learning at Home Through story time, parents, caregivers, and children are developing a love of reading and the library. Story time invites curiosity, discovery, and exploration....
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Service Changes Start April 4th
Kaltreider-Benfer Library will be changing its services offerings starting Monday, April 4th in preparation for construction. There will be many changes over the next several months as the library expands...
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Grand Opening Celebration April 11 – 16
Kreutz Creek Library is ready to swing open the doors and officially introduce its new space to the community during its Grand Opening Celebration April 11 – 16. The week’s...
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Spring Story Times Announced
York County Libraries are starting spring story times for children and families in March and April at locations across the county. The weekly offerings include story times geared to babies,...
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Women’s History Month 2022
Can you name these notable American women? See below! Women’s History Month In 1911, Sonoma County, Caliornia decided to establish a Women’s History Week. This local celebration took place in...
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Construction Rolling Right Along
Construction at Martin Library is rolling right along towards its anticipated completion this spring. The newly renovated Children’s Room is now open for holds pickup and browsing of the children’s...
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2022 Award-Winning Books at YCL
Award-Winning Books Each year, the American Library Association chooses books for kids and teens that are outstanding in different fields for many different awards, collectively called the Youth Media Awards....
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Kreutz Creek Library Opens
Library members have been waiting for this day! On Monday, February 7th, members can step inside the brand new Kreutz Creek Library to browse and explore the 8,800 square foot...
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Black History Month 2022
Do you know all the people illustrated here? Check the bottom of this page to see if you’re correct! What is Black History Month? During Black History Month, we celebrate...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 2022
Celebrating Dr. King Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. To honor the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we put together a read...
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Let’s “Read for a Better World” this January! #WinterRead2022
Take the Challenge! Note: Pre-Registration for the 2022 Winter Reading Challenge begins on December 22. Minutes will not count until after January 1. Winter Reading Challenge 2022: Read for a...
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Renovation Closure Announced
Martin Library in York will close for renovation from December 20, 2021 through January 3, 2022. During that time, members will not be able to enter the building but can...
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Moving to New Quarters
Kreutz Creek Library staff and volunteers have been busy moving library books, story time props, and more from storage and the trailer to its new quarters just steps across the...
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Going to New Heights
Renovations at Martin Library recently went to new heights as construction workers hoisted the library’s new chiller to the rooftop. Work on the second floor is nearing completion and the...
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The Season for Hygge
The dictionary describes the word Hygge as: noun~ “Especially in the Danish lifestyle, the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
What is Native American Heritage Month? Native American Heritage month (also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) was created to celebrate Indigenous peoples’ “rich and diverse cultures, traditions,...
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Limited Time! Free Video Workshops for 1000 Books 2021
Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program keeps getting better! On October 14, we held a private online celebration for the 74 children who completed their 1000 Books between August 2020...
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It Looks Totally Different
The space that was once served as the information services department and adult computer lab looks totally different. Renovations led by Kinsley Construction, Inc. have significantly altered the second floor...
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Ready to Furnish
The physical transformation of the former Hellam Township Building into the new Kreutz Creek Library is in a word: amazing. Kinsley Construction, Inc. and crews from several local companies did...
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Hispanic Heritage Month – Books for Teens & Up
Did you know September 15–October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States? Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and...
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The Unifying Power of Stories
Banned Books Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, is a reminder of the unifying power of stories. This year, YCL’s celebration of Banned Books Week looks very different than what we have done in past years. We are not...
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Holds Suggested as Collections are Moving
Martin Library staff members are methodically moving library collections to prepare the way for each phase of renovation. Since the ability to personally browse collections is ever-changing as construction progresses,...
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