Community members are invited to come celebrate the Grand Reopening of Martin Library from July 11 – 17. The celebration kicks off at 9am Monday, July 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the library’s Market Street entrance. Tours of the reimagined and newly renovated library will be available starting at 10am. Programs are planned throughout the week, and everything wraps up with a family-friendly block party from 12:30pm – 3pm Sunday, July 17. Check out what’s happening below and join the celebration!
Grand Reopening Week Events
Monday, July 11
9am Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (can’t come in person? Watch our livestream on our YouTube channel!)
10am Library Tours
Join us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the library’s Market Street entrance. Library tours will follow.
Tuesday, July 12
10am – 5pm Self-Guided Tours
Learn about the history and vision of Martin Library through a self-guided tour of the newly renovated building. Go to the library’s new Help Desk to get started.
2pm – 4pm Teen Create
Students aged 13-18 are invited to participate in a collaborative art project in the new Teens area on the second floor.
Wednesday, July 13
12:00 p.m. History of Martin Library with Paula Gilbert
Join Paula Gilbert, former Youth Services Director and YCL employee for over 35 years, as she shares the history of Martin Library in the Quiet Reading Room.
Thursday, July 14
10am Kids and Family: Luis Garay World Percussion
Come see our newly renovated Family Place and watch the live stream of Luis Garay World Percussion on our three large screens. Luis will share his blend of South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms.
Friday, July 15
10am- 12pm Self-Guided Tours
Learn about the history and vision of Martin Library through a self-guided tour of the newly renovated building. Go to the library’s new Help Desk to get started.
Saturday, July 16
10am – 12pm Self-Guided Tours
Learn about the history and vision of Martin Library through a self-guided tour of the newly renovated building. Go to the library’s new Help Desk to get started.
Sunday, July 17
12:30pm – 3:00pm Martin Library Grand Reopening Block Party
We’re closing down Queen Street for our Grand Reopening Block Party! There will be library tours, music, games, food trucks, and fun activities for the kids.
Featured entertainment and activities include:
- Musical performance by the Three Kingsmen
- PraizeBreak Liturgical Dance
- DJ Negmanwon
- Temple Guard
- BeatYaFeet Dance
- Jump2Fit Double Dutch Crew of York,
- spoken word artist Montika Smith,
- vocal performance by Diamond Ford
- Face painting by Jennifer Mitton
- Bubble fun with York’s Bubble Lady Debbie Flaum
- Library Tours
- Games, crafts, and activities provided by the First Presbyterian Church, Bro2Go, and the YWCA Early Learning Center.
- Food trucks will be available on Market Street for those interested in purchasing food.
Thank you to our Block Party Supporting Sponsor Maple Press for making this event possible and to the The York Water Company for providing water at the Block Party!