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Welcome Back, Art in Martin!
Art in Martin Martin Library is excited to announce the return of our local artist display series, Art in Martin! ...
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Block Party Planned June 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2024 Martin Library to Host Block Party June 9 YORK, PA – Martin Library’s 2024 ...
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Tree Quest Program April 22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2024 Earth Day Presentation Features Author Tony Fredericks YORK, PA – Author ...
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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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Martin Library Honors Delma Rivera
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2024 Martin Library Honors Delma Rivera YORK, PA - The Martin Library Honors Committee will ...
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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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GivingTuesday is November 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2023 Martin Library to Participate in 2023 GivingTuesday YORK, PA – Martin Library in ...
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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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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 – ...
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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? ...
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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! ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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, ...
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Martin Honors YCP President
Martin Honors YCP President; Martin Library Honors Committee recognizes Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 Martin Library ...
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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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Murder is the Charge: Resources
Murder is the Charge Did you catch Martin Library’s director, Mina Edmondson, on her visit to the Fox43 studio this ...
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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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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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Pete Brubaker Honors – November 6
Pete Brubaker Honors Event The Martin Library Honors Committee will recognize Pete Brubaker for his dedicated service to libraries. We ...
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Get Ready for NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo November What’s NaNoWriMo? It stands for National Novel Writing Month, and it’s a free challenge for aspiring authors to ...
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Fall Fest in Teens at Martin Library
Looking to have fun with some peers, come to Teens at Martin Library on the 2nd floor on October 26, ...
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YCL Celebrates 1000 Books Readers
YCL recognized 88 children and their families for achieving the milestone of reading 1000 books during a recent celebration at ...
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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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Martin Library Grand Reopening July 11-17
Community members are invited to come celebrate the Grand Reopening of Martin Library from July 11 - 17. The celebration kicks ...
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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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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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On the Home Stretch
Martin Library's campaign building project is on the home stretch. Construction and renovation are almost complete. And while the last ...
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Martin Library Honors Victoria Connor
The Martin Library Honors Committee announced its selection of Victoria Connor as its 2022 Spring Honoree. Victoria has served the ...
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Donation Expands Teen Collection
The book collection for teens at Dover Area Community Library has expanded thanks to a $2,500 literacy grant from global ...
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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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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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Construction Rolling Right Along
Construction at Martin Library is rolling right along towards its anticipated completion this spring. The newly renovated Children's Room is ...
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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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Renovation Closure Announced
Martin Library in York will close for renovation from December 20, 2021 through January 3, 2022. During that time, members ...
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Moving to New Quarters
Kreutz Creek Library staff and volunteers have been busy moving library books, story time props, and more from storage and ...
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Going to New Heights
Renovations at Martin Library recently went to new heights as construction workers hoisted the library's new chiller to the rooftop. ...
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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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It Looks Totally Different
The space that was once served as the information services department and adult computer lab looks totally different. Renovations led ...
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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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Holds Suggested as Collections are Moving
Martin Library staff members are methodically moving library collections to prepare the way for each phase of renovation. Since the ...
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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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Library Construction Underway at Two Sites
Library construction is underway at two library locations: Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam and Martin Library in York. Construction at ...
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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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Community Invited to Martin Library Information Session
York County residents curious about the construction happening at the Martin Library are invited to attend a virtual community information session ...
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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! ...