COVID-19/Pandemic Reopening

York County Libraries are reopening for in-library browsing starting Monday, January 25. In addition to placing holds for pickup, members can enter most library locations to browse the shelves. Due to their small size, Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam will continue offering lobby pickup only and Village Library in Jacobus will offer browsing services by appointment only.

Public access computers are closed at most YCL locations. Starting Monday, January 25, two YCL locations will offer computer access. Members can use computers at Dillsburg Area Public Library during operating hours and by appointment only at Guthrie Memorial Library in Hanover. Interested members should call Guthrie Memorial Library to make an appointment for a 45-minute computer time slot. Any questions about Dillsburg’s service can be directed to the library.

We will add more services as it is safe to do so. The health and safety of our members and staff is our top priority, so we are moving forward with care and precautionary measures. We are carefully following the directives and regulations of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, the Governor, the Pennsylvania Health Department and CDC.

Yes, please do. Members, age two and older, must wear an appropriate fitting mask that covers the nose and mouth during pickup or in-library. Appropriate face coverings include masks, bandanas, scarves, and face shields.

Our staff can provide you with alternative curbside or online services to meet your needs. Talk with your library’s director or circulation desk staff to find the best option for you.

The Institute for Museum and Library Services and the Northeast Document Conservation Center recommend quarantining returned books prior to loaning them to other members. We are quarantining materials for 10 days after their return. If you would like additional assurance, you can quarantine them at home prior to your use.

Many library locations are offering themed book bundles. Check with your library about availability.

Lobby and Curbside pickup will continue to be available at most York County Libraries. Here is how it works:


1. On the YCL website, use your account to place a hold on the library books or audiobooks that you would like to borrow. Be sure to select the library location where you would like to pick up the items.
2. The library will notify you when your items are ready for pickup.
3. Follow your library’s instructions for lobby, curbside, or porch pickup.
***You can have up to 10 holds at a time on your library card.

Just a reminder... some books will come in earlier than others based on their availability so you may be picking them up at different times.

Your holds notification will indicate which items you are picking up.

Please return them to the library’s book drop or designated cart or bin. We cannot take them directly from you as we are continuing to follow low-touch and quarantine protocols for everyone’s safety.

We have changed the way we are quarantining materials. You might notice that returned items will stay on your record for 10 days. Any fines accrued during this quarantine period will be reversed.

Yes, with our increase in service offerings, DVDs are now available for checkout. Please note that after you return DVDs, they will stay on your record for ten days as part of the new way we are quarantining materials. Our staff adjust your account at check-in to reflect your actual return date. Any fees accrued during the quarantine period will be reversed.

New titles by popular authors are arriving regularly. Find out what’s new or on order by signing up for the free Wowbrary newsletter or searching our catalog. Then, place your holds for some new reads!

We have temporarily increased the loan period from three to four weeks to assure that you have ample time to enjoy your books.

We are not holding any in-library programs. For everyone’s health and safety, we are providing a variety of library programs online. Check out the YCL events calendar for details.

Our youth services staff offers regular story time programs for babies, toddlers and preschool-age children online. The next session starts in January. Search the YCL events calendar for dates and times. You can also watch story times on demand on YCL’s