May 2018 - Martin Library

Month: May 2018

Libraries and Community Discourse

May 21st, 2018

Recently a friend asked why Martin Library hosts community forums and town hall meetings. My response as director of Martin Library was, “These are exactly the types of community events that should occur in a library.” Martin Library and all...

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The Riots, the Charrette & the Aftermath

May 20th, 2018

Community Forum “After the race riots in 1968 and 1969, York held a Charrette, described as a form of civic group therapy. The community-wide forum focused on the causes of the wrenching unrest and ways to address those crucial issues....

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Mystery Book Club @ Martin Library

May 18th, 2018

Are you a fan of a good mystery or who-done it? The Martin Library Mystery Book Club may be just right for you. Our volunteer lead book club currently meets on the 4th Tuesday evening of the month (except December). The...

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