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1000 Books Before Kindergarten's 5th Year!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten’s 5th Year!

Have you heard of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? This is York County Libraries' fifth year for this program. 1000 Books ...
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Photograph of eight of Rose MaGee's rugs of hooked wool, a unique artistic form of rug making. More rugs are visible in the background.

Featured Artist: Rose Magee

Editor’s Note: Rose Magee is displaying artwork at the Dillsburg Area Public Library in March and April 2023. Rose works ...
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the 1000 books before Kindergarten logo for York County Libraries is on the left. A fairy-tale illustration which is decorative is on the right. Text reads "Reading Journey Celebration. Join us for a magical adventure!"

Reading Journey Celebration 2023

Reading Journey  Calling all lovers of dragons, princes and princesses, magical creatures and fairytales! York County Libraries will be hosting ...
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Dillsburg Library: Lynn's Picks 2022

Dillsburg Library: Lynn’s Picks 2022

Lynn's Picks 2022 Hi there! I’m Lynn, one of the Library Assistants at the Dillsburg Area Public Library. I am ...
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Best in Reading 2022

Best in Reading 2022

A Busy Year As I have said before on the Dillsburg Area Public Library blog, I read roughly 200 books ...
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Jim Thorpe: Readings

Jim Thorpe: Readings

We've seen something of an increase in interest in the life of Olympian Jim Thorpe with the publication of Path ...
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Celebrating GOAL 2022

On Saturday November 12th, York County Libraries presented the Annual Goal Celebration Event at the Dover Community Center in Dover, ...
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Robert F. Lambert

2022 Gratitude and Giving

by Robert F. Lambert, President of York County Libraries York County Libraries are grateful for so much in 2022 as ...
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34th Annual A Celebration of Poetry Contest

York County Libraries presents the 34th Annual 'A Celebration of Poetry' contest for children in 1st-12th grades in York and ...
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Featured Artist: Shelby Pizzarro

Featured Artist: Shelby Pizzarro

Editor's Note: The Dillsburg Area Public Library’s featured artist for November and December 2022 is Shelby Pizzarro. Shelby is the ...
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2022 GOAL Celebration

2022 GOAL Celebration

To celebrate getting library cards into the hands of first grade students in York County, York County Libraries is hosting ...
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November Happenings - Dillsburg

November Happenings – Dillsburg

The November happenings is here.  Please take note of the Thanksgiving holiday hours. Also, The Polar Express arrives early in ...
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Lyme Disease Resources

Lyme Disease Resources

In case you missed our recent program with Sam's Spoons Foundation, the Dillsburg Area Public Library has several resources available ...
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October Happenings - Dillsburg

October Happenings – Dillsburg

Read and share the latest edition of Happenings. Click here for your copy ...
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Libby is Here! art shows a cell phone showing the ereading app Libby

Libby by OverDrive is Here!

Meet Libby! Libby by OverDrive, that is. Libby is OverDrive’s current e-reading app. In February 2023, York County Libraries will ...
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Football Favorites

Football Favorites

As fall rolls around and we get into the start of America's favorite sport - cross country! Ok, that's my ...
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Featured Artist: Cynthia Enanoria

Featured Artist: Cynthia Enanoria

Editors Note: The Dillsburg Area Public Library’s featured artists for September and October 2022 is Cynthia Enanoria.    Cynthia Enanoria ...
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Explore Online Library Resources

Explore Online Library Resources

Explore Our Online Library Resources Your library card is more powerful than you know! Your YCL card gets you access ...
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1953

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 ...
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The Library's Early Days

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 ...
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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 ...
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Featured Artist: Jeanney Wharton

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 ...
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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 ...
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Self-Care Tips for May: Mental Health Month

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 ...
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April is Autism Acceptance Month

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 ...
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Early Literacy Resources

Early Literacy Resources

Beyond Story Time: Supporting Learning at Home Through story time, parents, caregivers, and children are developing a love of reading ...
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Women's History Month 2022

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 ...
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2022 Award-Winning Books at YCL

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 ...
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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 ...
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November is Native American Heritage Month

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 ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month - Books for Teens & Up

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 ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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 ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth! Now a Federal Holiday

Celebrate Juneteenth! Now a Federal Holiday

What is Juneteenth? Now a federal holiday (officially, Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a holiday that marks the date the ...
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Online Story Time - Dillsburg

Online Story Time – Dillsburg

Story time has always been a big hit with families at the Dillsburg Area Public Library.  Kids learn and have ...
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Spooky Reads for Chilly Nights - 2020

Spooky Reads for Chilly Nights – 2020

Are you doing the 2020 Beanstack Hallow-Read Challenge? We've picked some books to get you started! They range from seasonal ...
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Great Books for GOAL!

Great Books for GOAL!

Parents of first graders, your children are learning how to read and are EXCITED for their trips to the library! ...
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