Martin Library 159 East Market Street York, PA 17401 717-846-5300
Located in the heart of downtown York, PA, this historic library offers the largest collection of books in York County, quiet study rooms, comfortable seating, public computers, and programs for all ages. In the Children’s area, families will find charming picture books, early readers, chapter books, children’s nonfiction, and more. Children’s programs support early literacy standards from birth onward. We even have an outdoor sensory garden!
Upstairs is nonfiction and a newly renovated Teens’ area. Youth can create, grow, and share their interests. They build community though fun activities like table games, Open Mics, and library programs. Stop in and start creating new possibilities with us at Martin Library!
Martin Library has free visitor weekday parking on Clark Avenue behind the First Presbyterian Church. A parking tag is required and can be obtained from library staff. See details here.
On weekends and evenings, York City parking garages and on-street parking are free of charge. For details about York City’s hours of enforcement, see the Parking Bureau’s FAQ page.
All York County Libraries’ locations are ADA accessible. Martin Library has the following accessibility features:
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