News

Press Releases Default Image

Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Visits April 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 12, 2024   Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen to Visit Kaltreider-Benfer Library  RED LION, PA – Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Lizzie Shacklett will visit Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion on...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Tree Quest Program April 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     April 11, 2024  Earth Day Presentation Features Author Tony Fredericks   YORK, PA – Author Anthony D. Fredericks will speak at Martin Library in York...
Read Post....
In 1974 McKinley Presents the Key to the then Headquarters of the York County Library System

Celebrating 50 Years 1974—2024

Fifty years ago, on February 13, 1974, the York County Commissioners created the York County Library System to collectively strengthen the community’s access to library service. Fast forward to 2024,...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

YCL Celebrates 50 Years!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       April 8, 2024  York County Libraries Celebrates 50 Years of Collaborative Service  Launches Digital Scrapbook During National Library Week  YORK, PA – York County Libraries (YCL) is...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Martin Library Honors Delma Rivera

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2024 Martin Library Honors Delma Rivera YORK, PA – The Martin Library Honors Committee will recognize Delma Rivera as its spring 2024 honoree during an...
Read Post....

Featured Artist: Jennifer Rabenstein

The Featured Artist for March and April 2024 at the Dillsburg Area Public Library is Jennifer Rabenstein. Our Art Wall Coordinator Shelby Pizzarro recently caught up with Jennifer. Q&A With...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Reading Journey Celebration Planned

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    February 9, 2024  York County Libraries to Hold Reading Journey Celebration for Families  YORK, PA – York County Libraries will host a Reading Journey Celebration for families...
Read Post....

Featured Artist: Linzi Raudabaugh

Linzi Raudabaugh is the featured artist for January and February 2024. She creates minimalist and abstract art utilizing a hyper-realistic approach. Inspired by natural beauty and rhythm, Linzi has created...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Access to Justice in York County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 28, 2023  Paul Smith Library to Host Human Rights Day Panel Discussion Local Professionals to Address “Access to Justice” in York County   Shrewsbury, PA –...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Tree Lighting Planned December 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       November 22, 2023  Library Hosts First Brogue Community Tree Lighting   Festivities Slated December 1  BROGUE, PA – Collinsville Community Library, in partnership with several...
Read Post....

Writing Poetry

Writing Poetry The how, what, and why! Writing and reading poetry offers amazing benefits, so it might surprise you to learn that the Pennsylvania State Education Department does not require...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

GivingTuesday is November 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:      November 21, 2023  Martin Library to Participate in 2023 GivingTuesday  YORK, PA – Martin Library in York will participate in this year’s GivingTuesday on November 28....
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Poetry Contest Starts November 20th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 31, 2023    Libraries Seek Entries for 35th Annual Poetry Contest  YORK, PA – York County Libraries are seeking entries for the 35th Annual “A Celebration...
Read Post....

Featured Artist: Jewel Staub

Dillsburg artist Jewel Staub is the Dillsburg Area Public Library’s Featured Artist for November and December 2023. She is exhibiting acrylic paintings exploring the natural world. Her focus is on...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Library to Honor Sarah Barnhart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 19, 2023    Glatfelter Memorial Library to Honor Sarah Barnhart  SPRING GROVE – Glatfelter Memorial Library will recognize Sarah Barnhart during an honors program and reception at...
Read Post....

GOAL Celebration 2023

What is GOAL? Each fall, York County Libraries and PeoplesBank® team up to introduce first graders around York County to our Grade One At the Library (GOAL) initiative! GOAL introduces...
Read Post....

Haunted Libraries of PA

Haunted Libraries of PA Did you know that Pennsylvania tops the list for most haunted libraries in the United States? Somehow, Martin Library in downtown York is never mentioned on...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

YES Registration Ends September 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 YCL Hosts Annual Youth Empowerment Summit for Teens Registration Ends Saturday, September 30 YORK, PA – York County high school students have until this...
Read Post....
Text reads: YCL Announcement: hoopla service ends October 31

hoopla Service Ending 10/31/2023

hoopla Service Ending After Tuesday, October 31, 2023, YCL will no longer provide access to hoopla. The decision to discontinue this service is based on a number of factors. These...
Read Post....
Talk With Me Toolkit at Martin Library

Talk With Me Toolkit

Come join Martin Library for the Talk With Me Toolkit. It’s a fun program just for 5 to 9 year olds and their caregivers! Register online here. What is Talk...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Meet the Co-Authors of “Sistering”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2023 Martin Library to Host Co-Authors of “Sistering” YORK, PA – Martin Library will host authors Jessica Dickey and Danielle Neff at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
Read Post....

Featured Artist: Bill Andrew

Artist Bill Andrew is the September and October 2023 featured artist at the Dillsburg Area Public Library! Art wall coordinator Shelby Pizzarro caught up with Bill recently: What is the...
Read Post....

Coming up at Martin Library!

As you wait for the leaves to transform into their autumn hues, take part in several fantastic Martin Library fall events! They are happening from the end of September through...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

This School Supply Builds Reading Skills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2023                                    This School Supply Helps First Graders Build Reading Skills  YORK, PA – First grade students and their families will want to add one...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Livestream Author Visit with Rachel Hanna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Bestselling Author Rachel Hanna Talks about “The Bucket List” Libraries Host Livestream Author Visit September 13 YORK, PA – USA Today bestselling author Rachel...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

Program Features Author Ebony LaDelle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 Teen Library Program to Feature “Love Radio” Author Ebony LaDelle YORK, PA – One of People magazine’s picks for best summer reads, “Love Radio”,...
Read Post....
text: "Why Read in Summer" on a tropical scene background

Why YOU Should Read This Summer

Make reading part of your summer! You’ve heard it every summer of your life: Read a book! You should read! Do some reading! But… well, why?  Below, we’ve offered some...
Read Post....
YCL York Cosplay Teen Fashion Show

York Cosplay Event Slated June 24th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Libraries Hold First York Cosplay Teen Fashion Show YORK, PA – York County Libraries (YCL) will hold the First Annual York Cosplay Teen Fashion...
Read Post....
Press Releases Default Image

New Group Focuses on Wellness

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Hosts Women’s Wellness Group: A Return to Life Balance, Health, and Happiness Shrewsbury, PA – Paul Smith Library of Southern York County...
Read Post....