Fiction to Nonfiction, Bestsellers to Classics Whether you’re looking for the newest fiction books and bestsellers, classic titles, or nonfiction books, York County Libraries has you covered. We have children’s books, teens’ books, and books for adult readers. Our collection of over 500,000 print books includes items in Large Print, graphic novels, illustrated books, and CD Audiobooks. Some libraries also have print newspapers and magazines (newest items do not circulate). Of course, we have eBooks and eAudiobooks too—visit our eBooks page for more information on these items! If we don’t have an item you are searching for, you can request it using our Can’t Find It? Form. Search the catalog here! Search the Catalog Search Local Authors: Want to donate your book? Click here! Connect with other book fans at a library book club! See our calendar Meet the author! See upcoming author events here Check out our newest items! A mother's love : a novel Opens in new window The president's shadow : a shadow thriller Opens in new window Thus with a kiss I die Opens in new window The president's shadow Opens in new window Return to sender Opens in new window The Bible says so : what we get right (and wrong) about scripture's most controversial issues Opens in new window Silver elite Opens in new window Atmosphere : a love story Opens in new window El dorado drive : a novel Opens in new window The death mask Opens in new window The summer we ran : a novel Opens in new window The 10 : a memoir of family and the open road Opens in new window The emperor of gladness : a novel Opens in new window It happened on the lake Opens in new window Garlic, olive oil + everything Mediterranean : simple recipes for the home cook Opens in new window We could be magic Opens in new window False claims : one insider's impossible battle against big pharma corruption Opens in new window Every weapon I had : a Vietnam vet's long road to the Medal of Honor Opens in new window Now she's dead Opens in new window A mother's love : a novel Opens in new window Summer light on Nantucket : a novel Opens in new window The art of winning : lessons from my life in football Opens in new window Don't let him in Opens in new window The busybody book club Opens in new window Beach reads and deadly deeds Opens in new window Murderland : crime and bloodlust in the time of serial killers Opens in new window Bury our bones in the midnight soil Opens in new window My friends : a novel Opens in new window Murder takes a vacation : a novel Opens in new window Problematic summer romance Opens in new window The names : a novel Opens in new window Time loops & meet cutes : a novel Opens in new window Good girls die last Opens in new window The map that led to you Opens in new window Stuart Woods' finders keepers Opens in new window This dog will change your life Opens in new window Parents weekend : a novel Opens in new window The listeners : a novel Opens in new window A family matter : a novel Opens in new window The Amalfi curse Opens in new window Wolverine: Revenge Opens in new window So far gone : a novel Opens in new window I'll be right here : a novel Opens in new window Your complete guide to liver health : coping with fatty liver, hepatitis, cancer, and more Opens in new window A dead draw Opens in new window The stolen life of Colette Marceau Opens in new window The first gentleman : a thriller Opens in new window Deep tide Opens in new window Front sight : three Swagger novellas Opens in new window The emperor of gladness : a novel Opens in new window Stuart Woods' finders keepers Opens in new window Ultimate guide home repair and improvement Opens in new window What kind of paradise Opens in new window Kitchens of hope : immigrants share stories of resilience and recipes from home Opens in new window Cybersecurity For dummies Opens in new window The first gentleman : a thriller Opens in new window Badlands : a Nora Kelly novel Opens in new window Nightshade : a novel Opens in new window Hidden nature Opens in new window The traitor's game Opens in new window The deceiver's heart Opens in new window The warrior's curse Opens in new window The shadow throne Opens in new window The false prince Opens in new window The runaway king Opens in new window The scourge Opens in new window Murder by cheesecake : a golden girls cozy mystery Opens in new window Relinquished : the politics of adoption and the privilege of American motherhood Opens in new window Knave of diamonds : a novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Opens in new window With a vengeance : a novel Opens in new window A daughter's guide to mothers and murder Opens in new window Zen and the art of saving the planet Opens in new window The illustrated longitude Opens in new window Rabbit moon : a novel Opens in new window Heartwood : a novel Opens in new window Skip to previous slide page Skip to next slide page Get a York County Libraries card! Click here to request a card Books We Love - Staff Favorites The Midnight Library Opens in new window Homegoing : a novel Opens in new window The resurrectionist Opens in new window Untethered : a novel Opens in new window Building a life worth living : a memoir Opens in new window Mad honey Opens in new window Well met Opens in new window Legends & lattes : a novel of high fantasy and low stakes Opens in new window The Shawshank redemption Opens in new window Project Hail Mary : a novel Opens in new window Lula Dean's little library of banned books : a novel Opens in new window Skip to previous slide page Skip to next slide page Library Account FAQs Click any question below for additional information about accessing your library account, searching our online catalog, and getting library items. How do I use the online catalog to find books? Our online catalog is called ChiliPAC! Using ChiliPAC, you can search for books in any York County Library. You can search by title, author, subject, or keyword. If you find an item that is not at your ‘home’ library, you can place a hold and have it delivered for pickup. Click to learn more about searching the catalog. Catalog Search Tips How do I see what I have checked out and when my library books are due? You can access your library card information in the “My Account” section. Update your contact information, check on due dates, or request renewals* of library items, all in one convenient online location. *Renewals may be denied if other members need the item or if no renewals are left . Learn more about using your library account Can I renew my books online? Yes! After logging into “My Account” on the website, you can request renewals* of library items checked out. Click to learn more. *Please note: Renewals may be denied if other members have requested the item or if no renewals are left. How to Renew an Item When I am at the library, how can I find the book I am looking for? Most York County Libraries items use the Dewey Decimal System (DDS) to provide “addresses” for their books. These addresses are written on the spine labels of each book, and they indicate what shelf the book belongs on in the library. The DDS organizes nonfiction items by subject (such as History or Science) and the author’s last name. It organizes fiction items by genre (such as Mystery or Romance) and the author’s last name. If you need help finding something, ask our library staff! They are happy to help you! Can I reserve an item I saw in the catalog? Yes! We call this a “hold.” Holds can be placed online through your library account, or a staff member can help you place a hold at the library. If an item is popular and has several holds from other members on it, it may take several weeks until your hold is ready for pickup. When the item is ready for pickup at your library, we will notify you by email, phone*, or text. If you have not received a message from us, your item is not yet ready. Items must be picked up within one week of being notified. In our catalog, you can also place holds on items that we’ve purchased but are not yet on our shelves (or released to the public). This is a great way to save your spot in line for a book by a popular author or a highly anticipated new release! *Some libraries do not support phone call notifications, including Martin Library. How to place a hold online Do I have to physically go to another library if the item I want is not at my local library? Sometimes the item you want is in a different York County Library building. You are more than welcome to travel to that library and pick up the book—your library card will work at all 13 of our libraries. But if it’s not convenient to drive to another library, you can place a hold on the item through the catalog. Our great delivery crew will bring it to your ‘home’ library (or other library of your choice). When it arrives, your home library will contact you to let you know your item is ready to be picked up and enjoyed! Learn about placing holds here! What if YCL doesn’t own the book I am looking for? If you are searching for an item but can’t find it in our catalog, you can request it by submitting our online form! You can ask us to borrow it from other PA libraries outside York County for you (called an InterLibrary Loan). Or you can recommend that we purchase the item—we will add it to our collection when possible. Request an item here! I’m a local author, and I’d love to see my book in the library! How do I do that? Scroll to the bottom of this page for our Local Author Donation Guidelines and Submission form. Please read the Guidelines carefully before filling out the form. Jump down to: Local Author Guidelines Featured Booklists Browse topical booklists chosen by the experts—librarians! Our Local History: Books about York County Staff Picks Our Local History: Books about York County Staff Picks Dive into the deep history of our region! Explore books written about York County, Pennsylvania here. PA One Book Early Literacy Books PA Librarian Picks PA One Book Early Literacy Books PA Librarian Picks Great books for our littlest readers! The PA One Book initiative highlights the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other activities around books. Click to view a list of picture books that have been highlighted over the years. 23 in 2023 Quick Reads Staff Picks 23 in 2023 Quick Reads Staff Picks Trying to get your book count up? Check out the books we selected to help library members finish the “23 in 2023” reading challenge! 2023 National Book Award Finalists and Winners Award Winners 2023 National Book Award Finalists and Winners Award Winners Feeling literary? Check out an award-winning or -nominated book here. I didn’t know the library had that! York County Libraries is always innovating new ways to meet the needs of our members. Check out three examples below! Books that Talk VOX Books are great for beginning readers! A VOX Book™ combines a print book with an audiobook – no equipment is needed! Children can listen and see how sounds match the words on the page. Then they can try reading it themselves! Available in picture book, early reader, and chapter books. Find VOX Books here! Look to the Sky Birding Backpacks let you get outdoors and listen, look, and identify the different birds around you! Backpack kits include real binoculars, ID books, and even an app that will let you know just whose song you’re hearing while you’re enjoying the fresh air. Check one out today! Provided courtesy of the York Audubon Society. Find Birding Backpacks here! Find your way Atlases and Reference Items Want to pore over some good old fashioned large books? Seeking local history books? Ask your library what they have—you’ll be surprised! Note: most reference items cannot be taken out of the library. Explore your local library! Track your Reading & Participate in Challenges through Beanstack! Beanstack is a super-useful, super-easy mobile app that York County Libraries uses to offer our members reading challenges throughout the year. Beanstack Reading Challenges for Everyone This app makes it easy to track your reading, books, and overall progress in programs such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and SummerQuest. Throughout the year, we also offer themed reading challenges that include book suggestions, things to think about, or just some fun facts and activities! And yes, we have Challenges available for ALL ages. While Beanstack can be used for participating in Challenges, you can also log your books, track reading minutes, and write book reviews at any time! Download the App For Apple Devices: App Store For Android Devices: Google Play Store Don’t have a mobile device? Create an account online from York County Libraries’ Beanstack page. Ever wonder… …what it takes to get a library book on the shelf? It’s way more than just putting a barcode on it! Watch the behind-the-scenes video celebrating the work of our Technical Services staff! Local Author Donation Guidelines York County Libraries welcomes the opportunity to support and promote the creative and literary expression of our community. The following guidelines apply to works created in any format: Authors and creators must live in South Central Pennsylvania, or their work must be based in South Central Pennsylvania. YCL will accept one copy of each title. Authors may donate up to three titles per year. Materials must be bound and formatted in a way that enables circulation, ease of use, and durability. The library will only accept physical formats, i.e. bound books, CDs, and DVDs. Items must be in new condition. YCL will review donated materials but does not guarantee their inclusion in our collections. Once donated, items become the property of York County Libraries and will not be returned. Items not included will be repurposed in accordance with our gift policy. As with all library materials, the library will apply the same inclusion and retention guidelines as stated in the YCL Collection Development Policy. The library reserves the right to include or exclude any title from the collection for any reason. Materials provided to York County Libraries may be removed for any reason, at any time. The library cannot acknowledge receipt of your work, nor can we notify you of our final decision. We cannot meet with individuals to discuss their work. The library will not provide professional reviews, promotion, or marketing of an author’s work, whether the materials are included or excluded. Questions about these guidelines can be sent to LocalAuthors@yorklibraries.org. Local Author Submission Form Name(Required) First Last Address Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code PhoneEmail(Required) Website Title(Required)PublisherYear PublishedIntended Audience Kids (0-11) Teens (12-18) Adults (19+) GenreBrief SummaryPlease list any reviews or media coverage your work has receivedIf nonfiction, please list your credentials or a description of your expertise in the subject areaBy clicking this checkbox, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms in the Author Submission Guidelines, as written above. I agreeI am interested in participation in local author fairs held at Martin Library. I agree Δ
Featured Booklists Browse topical booklists chosen by the experts—librarians! Our Local History: Books about York County Staff Picks Our Local History: Books about York County Staff Picks Dive into the deep history of our region! Explore books written about York County, Pennsylvania here. PA One Book Early Literacy Books PA Librarian Picks PA One Book Early Literacy Books PA Librarian Picks Great books for our littlest readers! The PA One Book initiative highlights the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other activities around books. Click to view a list of picture books that have been highlighted over the years. 23 in 2023 Quick Reads Staff Picks 23 in 2023 Quick Reads Staff Picks Trying to get your book count up? Check out the books we selected to help library members finish the “23 in 2023” reading challenge! 2023 National Book Award Finalists and Winners Award Winners 2023 National Book Award Finalists and Winners Award Winners Feeling literary? Check out an award-winning or -nominated book here.