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Writing Poetry
Writing Poetry The how, what, and why! Writing and reading poetry offers amazing benefits, so it might surprise you to ...

GOAL Celebration 2023
What is GOAL? Each fall, York County Libraries and PeoplesBank® team up to introduce first graders around York County to ...

Program Features Author Ebony LaDelle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 Teen Library Program to Feature “Love Radio” Author Ebony LaDelle YORK, PA – One ...

Kaltreider-Benfer Library is Open
York County Libraries held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion on April 29th. The event signals ...

Library Reopens to Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Three Campaign Projects RED LION, PA – York County ...

Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Reopening
Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Grand Reopening FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2023 Kaltreider-Benfer Library Reopens April 29th Special Events Planned for Grand ...

Kaltreider-Benfer Library Reopens
Kaltreider-Benfer Library reopens Saturday, April 29, 2023! To celebrate the occasion, the library is holding a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony at 9am ...

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 ...

We’re Moving Back!
Kaltreider-Benfer Library is preparing to move out of its temporary site at Windsor Manor Elementary School. Staff will be packing ...

Reading Journey Celebration 2023
Reading Journey Calling all lovers of dragons, princes and princesses, magical creatures and fairytales! York County Libraries will be hosting ...

Library Transformation Progressing
The ongoing transformation at Kaltreider-Benfer Library is progressing on schedule. From the outside, members passing by can see the new ...

Celebrating GOAL 2022
On Saturday November 12th, York County Libraries presented the Annual Goal Celebration Event at the Dover Community Center in Dover, ...

2022 Gratitude and Giving
by Robert F. Lambert, President of York County Libraries York County Libraries are grateful for so much in 2022 as ...

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 ...

2022 GOAL Celebration
To celebrate getting library cards into the hands of first grade students in York County, York County Libraries is hosting ...

Library Construction Progress Noticeable
Just a few months ago, Kaltreider-Benfer Library staff and volunteers packed up and moved over 40,000 books out of their ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. (Wondering why June? See our blog on the history behind the ...

Temporary Location Opens May 23
Kaltreider-Benfer Library will open with limited services at Windsor Manor Elementary School, 2110 Windsor Road, on Monday, May 23. Members should use ...

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 ...

Kaltreider-Benfer Moving to Temporary Site
Kaltreider-Benfer Library is moving to a temporary site while its current location undergoes major renovation and expansion. Starting May 2, ...

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 ...

Early Literacy Resources
Beyond Story Time: Supporting Learning at Home Through story time, parents, caregivers, and children are developing a love of reading ...

Service Changes Start April 4th
Kaltreider-Benfer Library will be changing its services offerings starting Monday, April 4th in preparation for construction. There will be many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Progress on All Levels
Construction work at Martin Library is showing progress on all levels. The library's iconic 1935 weathervane has reclaimed its original ...

It is Beginning to Look Like A Library
Construction at the former Hellam Township Building is totally transforming the 8,800 square foot building into a new structure, a library ...

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 ...

Library Construction Underway
Watch the groundbreaking ceremony A recent groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction for three York County Libraries. They include Kreutz ...

YCL Officially Breaks Ground
York County Libraries has officially broken ground after a successful capital campaign to make our libraries prepared and proactive for 21st century ...

YCL Breaks Ground
Join York County Libraries virtual groundbreaking ceremony to kickoff construction of our three campaign project libraries: Kreutz Creek Library, Kaltreider-Benfer Library and Martin Library ...

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 ...

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