Month: February 2021
Library Snow Days
February 28th, 2021
I'm writing this in my living room on Friday, February 19, 2021. The library is closed due to snow and ice. This is the eighth closure we've had during the 2020-2021 winter season. That's not even counting our early closure...
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March Happenings
February 26th, 2021
The March Happenings is here. With Spring and Summer on the way, keep an eye on Happenings: good things are coming!
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One Lens PA Project
February 23rd, 2021
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 offer our condolences to you. We also offer a heartfelt...
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Black Voices in Sci-fi and Fantasy
February 19th, 2021
Excitement and adventure are what the vast genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction offer, but they also provide hope for countless marginalized communities by offering imaginary worlds and alternate realities where quite literally anything can happen. A few...
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Fall in Love with a Good Book
February 14th, 2021
Do you remember how it felt to fall in love? The way you couldn’t wait to spend time with your beloved and how much you thought about them while you were apart? That’s the way I feel when I fall...
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President’s Day
February 13th, 2021
Happy President's Day! Central Pennsylvania has connections to many US presidents. I'm sure most at least passed through the area at one time or another and its pretty likely that George Washington slept somewhere around here. (Jim McClure compiled this...
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2021 Newberry and Caldecott Winners
February 10th, 2021
The end of January is an exciting time for Children’s Librarians. Two of the oldest children’s book award are announced to the world, The Newbery and Caldecott Awards. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
February 5th, 2021
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 medical professional with your specific questions and concerns. The following is provided for...
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February Happenings
February 4th, 2021
February is nearly upon us! See our latest edition of Happenings for all the latest at the library!
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February is Black History Month
February 3rd, 2021
What is Black History Month? Black History Month celebrates the achievements of black Americans throughout our nation’s history. Its origins as a national celebration can be traced back to early 20th century American historian Dr. Carter G Woodson, who saw...
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