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Last month we got recommendations from our younger patrons for our younger patrons, but what are our adult readers diving into this summer? Here are some of the their recommendations: Enjoy! Anything look interesting? (KLG)...
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It took six books to tell the tale, and what a tale it is! The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place wraps up this year with the final book – The Long-Lost Home. If you’ve read some of the series, be sure to pick up the final book. You are no doubt wondering how the author...
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Summer Quest is winding down – hope you’ve had a successful summer of reading and learning. But we’re not done quite yet, so check out our August newsletter for this month’s activities. Click on this link: Aug Happenings 2018...
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I am a self described “museum geek.” I love to visit museums and historic sites to learn all about history! As the summer travel season starts, libraries can help you fuel your wanderlust! How does travel tie in with libraries? Well, libraries are a great source of information on historic and travel resources. The Dillsburg...
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OK, so maybe these dishes don’t strike you as something you want to rush into your kitchen to make. But Rick Bragg’s The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table is worth checking out; its an entertaining food memoir and a loving tribute to 3 generations of Southern cooks. Starting with his...
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If you haven’t seen or heard of GO York, you really need to! GO York is a partnership between WellSpan and York County Libraries. Through GO York, you can visit local parks, get outdoors, and go on all kinds of adventures. Kids and families can sign up for the Summer Quest program at any York County...
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Parents, give your kids a nudge this summer. Lazy days are here, and sometimes reluctant readers need a little nudge to get them going on a great new book. Have you tried suggesting a million books, only to have your child turn them down with a sigh?  Try some friendly peer pressure in the best...
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The son of a staff member here at the Dillsburg Area Public Library will be wrapping up his 2000+ mile journey on the Appalachian Trail soon (if not already). While this is a bucket list achievement for many, for others it is only a vague pipe dream.  Although the Appalachian Trail never enters York County,...
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