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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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Celebrate Black History Month with illustrations of Black notable people across the bottom

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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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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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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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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The Excitement is Building

The excitement for the brand new Kreutz Creek Library is building!  All signs – most notably, the ones now mounted on the building – point to the library’s near completion. ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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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Progress on All Levels

Construction work at Martin Library is showing progress on all levels.  The library’s iconic 1935 weathervane has reclaimed its original spot, perched high above many York City structures.  Renovation in...
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Summer Read 2021

You Belong York County Libraries joins eight other central PA county library groups to present the Transforming Health Summer Read project, now in its ninth year. We’re excited to present You...
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Using Beanstack for GO! York | 2021

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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Memorial Day 2021

What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a U.S. Federal holiday that falls on the last Monday of each May. It honors servicemembers of the armed forces who fell in...
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Did You Miss It?

Did you miss it?!  YCL President Robert F. Lambert and librarian Susan Nenstiel shared floor plans and a virtual tour of the future Kreutz Creek Library.  This tiny library is...
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June 1st: Additional Services & Hours

Visit open.yorklibraries.org What’s happening? York County Libraries will expand in-library services and hours at several locations starting Tuesday, June 1.  The libraries will be shifting from their current browse and...
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Give Local York on May 7

Give Local York 2021 is right around the corner! York County Libraries will again participate in this year’s Give Local York, the biggest day of giving in York County.  The...
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YCL Here We Go

Library Construction Underway

Watch the groundbreaking ceremony   A recent groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction for three York County Libraries. They include Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam, Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion,...
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Celebrate National Library Week 2021!

National Library Week (April 4–10, 2021) is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2021...
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YCL Officially Breaks Ground

  York County Libraries has officially broken ground after a successful capital campaign to make our libraries prepared and proactive for 21st century challenges. We are deeply appreciative of the community’s support of our visionary...
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YCL Breaks Ground

Join York County Libraries virtual groundbreaking ceremony to kickoff construction of our three campaign project libraries: Kreutz Creek Library, Kaltreider-Benfer Library and Martin Library. RSVP here to receive an email link to the online...
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One Lens PA Project

COVID-19 has changed many things in York County. We know many of our members have experienced disruptions in their lives. Many of you have even lost loved ones, and we...
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Learn ing & Info. York County Libraries.

COVID-19: Learn

COVID-19 Vaccines: Learn The information on this page is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See a licensed...
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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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How Do You Make Work Fun?

Whether you work in an office, at home, or on the go it is important to find ways to make work more enjoyable to avoid burning out. For example, I...
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Online Story Time – Dillsburg

Story time has always been a big hit with families at the Dillsburg Area Public Library.  Kids learn and have fun as we read, sing, rhyme, and do crafts together. ...
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