The Featured Artist for March and April 2024 at the Dillsburg Area Public Library is Jennifer Rabenstein. Our Art Wall Coordinator Shelby Pizzarro recently caught up with Jennifer. Q&A With...
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YCL Programs Gain Statewide Recognition
Engaging children in language rich learning opportunities is an integral part of what YCL’s youth services team does daily. They host a variety of programs, activities, and story times to...
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Reading Journey Celebration Planned
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2024 York County Libraries to Hold Reading Journey Celebration for Families YORK, PA – York County Libraries will host a Reading Journey Celebration for families...
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History Program Features Holocaust Survivor Leo Ullman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2024 Holocaust Survivor Leo Ullman to Speak at Red Land Library on March 20 Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman will share his experiences hiding as...
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Dillsburg Library Staff Picks for 2023
Read our Picks from 2023 With 2023 in the books (pun intended ), the staff at the library has reflected on some of the great books we read in the...
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Featured Artist: Linzi Raudabaugh
Linzi Raudabaugh is the featured artist for January and February 2024. She creates minimalist and abstract art utilizing a hyper-realistic approach. Inspired by natural beauty and rhythm, Linzi has created...
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Part of the Story Returns February 8th
Part of the Story FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2024 Part of the Story Library Program for Teens to Focus on Relationships with Self and Others YORK, PA –...
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Access to Justice in York County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2023 Paul Smith Library to Host Human Rights Day Panel Discussion Local Professionals to Address “Access to Justice” in York County Shrewsbury, PA –...
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Tree Lighting Planned December 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2023 Library Hosts First Brogue Community Tree Lighting Festivities Slated December 1 BROGUE, PA – Collinsville Community Library, in partnership with several...
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Writing Poetry
Writing Poetry The how, what, and why! Writing and reading poetry offers amazing benefits, so it might surprise you to learn that the Pennsylvania State Education Department does not require...
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GivingTuesday is November 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2023 Martin Library to Participate in 2023 GivingTuesday YORK, PA – Martin Library in York will participate in this year’s GivingTuesday on November 28....
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Poetry Contest Starts November 20th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2023 Libraries Seek Entries for 35th Annual Poetry Contest YORK, PA – York County Libraries are seeking entries for the 35th Annual “A Celebration...
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Featured Artist: Jewel Staub
Dillsburg artist Jewel Staub is the Dillsburg Area Public Library’s Featured Artist for November and December 2023. She is exhibiting acrylic paintings exploring the natural world. Her focus is on...
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Library to Honor Sarah Barnhart
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2023 Glatfelter Memorial Library to Honor Sarah Barnhart SPRING GROVE – Glatfelter Memorial Library will recognize Sarah Barnhart during an honors program and reception at...
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GOAL Celebration 2023
What is GOAL? Each fall, York County Libraries and PeoplesBank® team up to introduce first graders around York County to our Grade One At the Library (GOAL) initiative! GOAL introduces...
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Friends of the Library Week: Oct 15-21
Friends of the Library Week runs from October 15-21, 2023 It’s Friends of the Library Week! What is a Friend of the Library? Library Friends support libraries through a variety...
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Paloma’s Song Author Visits Martin Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2023 Martin Library to Host Author of Paloma’s Song for Puerto Rico YORK, PA – Martin Library will host author Adriana Erin Rivera on Saturday,...
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Haunted Libraries of PA
Haunted Libraries of PA Did you know that Pennsylvania tops the list for most haunted libraries in the United States? Somehow, Martin Library in downtown York is never mentioned on...
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Library Honors Kerry and Debbie McKnight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 Paul Smith Library of Southern York County Honors Kerry and Debbie McKnight Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will honor Kerry and Debbie...
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2023: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
We Celebrated! On Friday September 8th, York County Libraries celebrated the children who completed 1000 Books Before Kindergarten this year! This is the fifth year for our 1000 Books program....
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TroveStreet Aging-in-Place Tour Visits YCL
TroveStreet to Visit 11 York County Libraries The TroveStreet fall tour will stop at 11 York County Libraries this October to share practical strategies for aging-in-place at home. Topic experts...
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YES Registration Ends September 30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 YCL Hosts Annual Youth Empowerment Summit for Teens Registration Ends Saturday, September 30 YORK, PA – York County high school students have until this...
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Martin Library Honors Anthony P. Campisi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 Martin Library to Recognize Anthony P. Campisi YORK, PA – The Martin Library Honors Committee will recognize Anthony P. Campisi as its fall 2023...
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hoopla Service Ending 10/31/2023
hoopla Service Ending After Tuesday, October 31, 2023, YCL will no longer provide access to hoopla. The decision to discontinue this service is based on a number of factors. These...
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Talk With Me Toolkit
Come join Martin Library for the Talk With Me Toolkit. It’s a fun program just for 5 to 9 year olds and their caregivers! Register online here. What is Talk...
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Meet the Co-Authors of “Sistering”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2023 Martin Library to Host Co-Authors of “Sistering” YORK, PA – Martin Library will host authors Jessica Dickey and Danielle Neff at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
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Featured Artist: Bill Andrew
Artist Bill Andrew is the September and October 2023 featured artist at the Dillsburg Area Public Library! Art wall coordinator Shelby Pizzarro caught up with Bill recently: What is the...
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Coming up at Martin Library!
As you wait for the leaves to transform into their autumn hues, take part in several fantastic Martin Library fall events! They are happening from the end of September through...
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This School Supply Builds Reading Skills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2023 This School Supply Helps First Graders Build Reading Skills YORK, PA – First grade students and their families will want to add one...
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Cultural Jam Planned for September 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 Martin Library to Host Fifth Annual Cultural Jam September 13 Annual Celebration Aims to Build Unity in the Community YORK, PA – Martin Library...
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Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month York County Libraries is excited to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. We’re glad that you want to share in the celebration!...
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Livestream Author Visit with Rachel Hanna
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Bestselling Author Rachel Hanna Talks about “The Bucket List” Libraries Host Livestream Author Visit September 13 YORK, PA – USA Today bestselling author Rachel...
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First Fridays at Martin Library Return September 1st
First Fridays return! This September 1st marks the return of Martin Library to First Fridays. We took a summer hiatus to focus on all that is wild and wonderful about...
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Program Features Author Ebony LaDelle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 Teen Library Program to Feature “Love Radio” Author Ebony LaDelle YORK, PA – One of People magazine’s picks for best summer reads, “Love Radio”,...
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Featured Artists: Charlotte Yealey and Sharon Benner
The Dillsburg Area Public Library featured artists for July and August 2023 are Charlotte Yealey and Sharon Benner. Their work will be on display at the library during that time....
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Why YOU Should Read This Summer
Make reading part of your summer! You’ve heard it every summer of your life: Read a book! You should read! Do some reading! But… well, why? Below, we’ve offered some...
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York Cosplay Event Slated June 24th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Libraries Hold First York Cosplay Teen Fashion Show YORK, PA – York County Libraries (YCL) will hold the First Annual York Cosplay Teen Fashion...
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Using Beanstack for GO York – SummerQuest 2023
What is Beanstack? Beanstack is the website and mobile application (Android & Apple iOS) that is used for logging your reading and activities during SummerQuest and other York County Libraries’...
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Dillsburg Area Public Library Adult Summer Reading!
It is time once again for summer reading at the Dillsburg Area Public Library! This year for adults we are doing a crossword puzzle! All info can be found on...
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Featured Artists: Kirby Heltebridle and Gail Wine Mancha
Our two artists for May and June, Kirby Heltebridle and Gail Wine Mancha, come to us from the Hanover Arts Guild. Their work will be up through June 2023. Kirby...
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SummerQuest 2023… Not Just for Kids!
Think SummerQuest is just for kids? Think again! Summer is a great time for people of any age to learn, read, and enjoy all that York County Libraries has to...
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New Group Focuses on Wellness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Hosts Women’s Wellness Group: A Return to Life Balance, Health, and Happiness Shrewsbury, PA – Paul Smith Library of Southern York County...
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Block Party Set June 4
Block Party Set June 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 Martin Library to Host Block Party June 4 YORK, PA – The Martin Library 2023 Block Party and SummerQuest...
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Libraries Keep Kids Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 SummerQuest Program Starts June 1 at York County Libraries As Schools Wrap Up, Libraries Gear Up to Keep Kids Learning YORK, PA – The...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Library is Open
York County Libraries held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion on April 29th. The event signals the completion of York County Libraries’ three capital campaign building...
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Library Reopens to Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Three Campaign Projects RED LION, PA – York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert and local dignitaries addressed the...
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The Summer Countdown is Here!
The Summer Countdown is Here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 Keep the Kids Learning While Having Fun this Summer SummerQuest Early Online Registration Starts May 14 YORK, PA –...
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2022 Community Benefit Report
Thank you so much for supporting, visiting, and energizing libraries throughout York County. It is with pride and gratitude that we share our York County Libraries 2022 Community Benefit Report....
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Celebrate National Library Week
National Library Week York County Libraries Offer Learning Opportunities for All Ages National Library Week is April 23 – 29 YORK, PA – York County Libraries are joining libraries across...
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Guthrie Memorial Library: Why the Next Book You Read Should be a Graphic Novel
What is a graphic novel? A graphic novel is just like any other book: it has a story with protagonists, plot, and prose. The difference: for a graphic novel, its...
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