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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