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Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Visits April 20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024 Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen to Visit Kaltreider-Benfer Library RED LION, PA – Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen ...
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Celebrating 50 Years 1974—2024
Fifty years ago, on February 13, , the York County Commissioners created the York County Library System to collectively strengthen ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Reopening
Kaltreider-Benfer Celebrates Grand Reopening FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2023 Kaltreider-Benfer Library Reopens April 29th Special Events Planned for Grand ...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Library Reopens
Kaltreider-Benfer Library reopens Saturday, April 29, 2023! To celebrate the occasion, the library is holding a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony at 9am ...
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten’s 5th Year!
Have you heard of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? This is York County Libraries' fifth year for this program. 1000 Books ...
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We’re Moving Back!
Kaltreider-Benfer Library is preparing to move out of its temporary site at Windsor Manor Elementary School. Staff will be packing ...
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Reading Journey Celebration 2023
Reading Journey Calling all lovers of dragons, princes and princesses, magical creatures and fairytales! York County Libraries will be hosting ...
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Library Transformation Progressing
The ongoing transformation at Kaltreider-Benfer Library is progressing on schedule. From the outside, members passing by can see the new ...
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Celebrating GOAL 2022
On Saturday November 12th, York County Libraries presented the Annual Goal Celebration Event at the Dover Community Center in Dover, ...
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2022 Gratitude and Giving
by Robert F. Lambert, President of York County Libraries York County Libraries are grateful for so much in 2022 as ...
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34th Annual A Celebration of Poetry Contest
York County Libraries presents the 34th Annual 'A Celebration of Poetry' contest for children in 1st-12th grades in York and ...
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2022 GOAL Celebration
To celebrate getting library cards into the hands of first grade students in York County, York County Libraries is hosting ...
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Library Construction Progress Noticeable
Just a few months ago, Kaltreider-Benfer Library staff and volunteers packed up and moved over 40,000 books out of their ...
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Libby by OverDrive is Here!
Meet Libby! Libby by OverDrive, that is. Libby is OverDrive’s current e-reading app. In February 2023, York County Libraries will ...
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Explore Online Library Resources
Explore Our Online Library Resources Your library card is more powerful than you know! Your YCL card gets you access ...
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Celebrate York County History
Celebrate York County History Did you know a lot of things had their start here in York County? We've pulled ...
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June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. (Wondering why June? See our blog on the history behind the ...
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Temporary Location Opens May 23
Kaltreider-Benfer Library will open with limited services at Windsor Manor Elementary School, 2110 Windsor Road, on Monday, May 23. Members should use ...
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Self-Care Tips for May: Mental Health Month
Do some self-care during May! May is Mental Health Month! While it might feel like mental health awareness is a ...
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Kaltreider-Benfer Moving to Temporary Site
Kaltreider-Benfer Library is moving to a temporary site while its current location undergoes major renovation and expansion. Starting May 2, ...
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April is Autism Acceptance Month 2022
April is Autism Acceptance Month April is Autism Acceptance Month. Another name is Autism Awareness Month, or World Autism Month ...
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Early Literacy Resources
Beyond Story Time: Supporting Learning at Home Through story time, parents, caregivers, and children are developing a love of reading ...
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Service Changes Start April 4th
Kaltreider-Benfer Library will be changing its services offerings starting Monday, April 4th in preparation for construction. There will be many ...
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Women’s History Month 2022
Can you name these notable American women? See below! Women's History Month In 1911, Sonoma County, Caliornia decided to establish ...
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2022 Award-Winning Books at YCL
Award-Winning Books Each year, the American Library Association chooses books for kids and teens that are outstanding in different fields ...
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Black History Month 2022
Do you know all the people illustrated here? Check the bottom of this page to see if you're correct! What ...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
What is Native American Heritage Month? Native American Heritage month (also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) was ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month – Books for Teens & Up
Did you know September 15–October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States? Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
Did you know September 15—October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States? Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions ...
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Progress on All Levels
Construction work at Martin Library is showing progress on all levels. The library's iconic 1935 weathervane has reclaimed its original ...
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It is Beginning to Look Like A Library
Construction at the former Hellam Township Building is totally transforming the 8,800 square foot building into a new structure, a library ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth! Now a Federal Holiday
What is Juneteenth? Now a federal holiday (officially, Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a holiday that marks the date the ...
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Library Construction Underway
Watch the groundbreaking ceremony A recent groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction for three York County Libraries. They include Kreutz ...
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YCL Officially Breaks Ground
York County Libraries has officially broken ground after a successful capital campaign to make our libraries prepared and proactive for 21st century ...
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YCL Breaks Ground
Join York County Libraries virtual groundbreaking ceremony to kickoff construction of our three campaign project libraries: Kreutz Creek Library, Kaltreider-Benfer Library and Martin Library ...
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Spooky Reads for Chilly Nights – 2020
Are you doing the 2020 Beanstack Hallow-Read Challenge? We've picked some books to get you started! They range from seasonal ...
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Great Books for GOAL!
Parents of first graders, your children are learning how to read and are EXCITED for their trips to the library! ...