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Hello!
This summer passed much too quickly for our liking. Care to join us in postponing fall? September in Maine is so beautiful that we could probably extend summertime a bit. Speaking of extending, we're adding back Tuesday evening hours starting September 7. Our new (old) Tuesday hours mean that we'll now be open until 7:00 PM, so tell your friends and stop by! Fingers crossed, we'll add even more hours in the next couple months. We are also resuming in-person events this fall, with two author talks scheduled in September. In order to do this, we need to be especially strict about requiring masks within the Library. This allows us to have a safe environment to welcome presenters, and ensures all attendees feel comfortable sitting together. There may be a little more space between seats this fall, but we're just happy to invite you in! Happy Library Card Sign-up Month! Did you know there are more public libraries in the United States than there are Starbucks? And that Americans go to public libraries more often than they go to the movies? (Even more now, thanks COVID!) With your library card, you have access to more than 6 MILLION books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, and downloadable audiobooks and eBooks through Maine's Minerva Consortium. Knowledge is power, and studies show that students’ academic success is linked to library usage, including improved student retention and an enhanced academic experience... something to keep in mind as another school year begins. But library cards are for everyone - so if you don't have one, come see us! Warmly, York Public Library |
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AUTHOR TALK Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood Tuesday, September 14 @ 6:30 PM York Public Library (Community Room) Union tells the story of the struggle to create a national myth for the United States, one that could hold its rival regional cultures together and forge an American nationhood. Woodard explores the genesis and epic confrontations between these visions of our nation’s path and purpose through the lives of the key figures who created them, a cast of characters whose personal quirks and virtues, gifts and demons shaped the destiny of millions. (Excerpted from publisher marketing.) COLIN WOODARD is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist. He is currently State and National Affairs Writer at the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. |
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AUTHOR TALK The Field House: A Writer's Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine Tuesday, September 21 @ 6:30 PM York Public Library (Community Room) Born of illustrious New England stock, Rachel Field was an award-winning writer in the early twentieth century. Her light was abruptly extinguished at the age of forty-seven, when she died at the pinnacle of her personal happiness and professional acclaim. Fifty years later, author Robin Clifford Wood stepped onto the sagging floorboards of Rachel’s long-neglected home on the rugged shores of an island in Maine and began dredging up Rachel’s history. (Excerpted from publisher marketing.) Join us for what will surely be an inspiring presentation about Rachel Field and the power of the written word. Authors and authors-to-be are encouraged to attend. ROBIN CLIFFORD WOOD is a columnist, biographer, memoirist, poet, blogger, and teacher. |
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Mancala (5th-12th Grade) Wednesday, September 22 3:00 PM | Registration Required
Learn to play Mancala with Barb! Make and decorate your own game boards out of recycled materials to take home. Space is limited, so give us a call to sign up. |
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September Storytime
Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29 Thursdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 10:30 AM | Registration Required
Find your storytime spot and join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Suggested ages 3-5 with a caregiver. To register, please call 207-363-2818 or speak with Katie or Barb at the Youth Services desk.
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Game Night
Wednesday, September 29 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us for a new, drop-in program: a monthly board game night at the library! Maybe you need a change of scenery to break your cribbage slump, maybe the library will help spark your Scrabble imagination, or perhaps you just want to try out a new game. We'll have a selection out on tables on the upper level of the library. We welcome ALL AGES to come and have some fun. |
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The Bridge is Fixed!
After months of coordination of civil engineers, contractors, and metal fabricators, the bridge between the lower lot of YPL and Bagel Basket has been repaired. Special thanks to Library Trustee and longtime co-chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, Pete Smith, without whom the bridge or Library would be complete. |
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Meet our NEW Head of Youth Services!
Just kidding - you've already met! We are pleased to officially announce Katie Arey as our new Head of Youth Services, replacing our beloved and sorely missed Miss Kathleen. She is excited to continue helping children, teens, and their families find engaging new books and resources at the York Public Library!
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Say Goodbye to our Wonderful Youth Services' Clerks
We've been so lucky to have Lindsey and Amelia over the past two years in their support roles in our Youth Services department. We are sad to see them go, but wish them well in their college journeys. Whether it be creative window displays in the Children's room or an all-ages tie-dye program, they've inspired us in so many ways. |
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Mid-Day Meditation with Brian Bliss Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM A short meditation can reset the tone of our busy and distraction-filled day. Guided sessions with practitioner Brian Bliss provide an opportunity to practice mindfulness, reduce stress, regain focus, boost productivity, and to be fully present. Meet our meditation leader, Brian Bliss To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via Zoom. Please note, this is a new link. |
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Chess Club is Back! Wednesdays @ 3:30 PM Join us by the fireplace for some friendly competition in a game of chess. We'll have plenty of boards available. Bring a friend or make a friend! |
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Author Talk Thursday, October 7 6:30 PM Join us in welcoming debut author Caitlin Wahrer. Set in a fictional town in southern Maine, The Damage is equal parts family drama, crime story, and moral thriller. In it, a New England family is torn apart when the husband’s much-loved younger brother accuses a man he’s just met of sexual assault. It's a page-turner that library staff could not put down. If that's not enough--Stephen King wrote it "pulled me in from the first page...put this one high on your summer list." |
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More Upcoming Programs
Stay tuned for upcoming programs and events, and remember you can check out our Events page any time for all the latest happenings at YPL. Have an idea for a program? Let us know! |
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Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (NEW evening hours) Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Masks are REQUIRED throughout the library. |
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