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Bringing Black History North Wednesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM Join historian, author and educator Patricia Q. Wall, to discuss the era of slavery in Southern Maine as revealed in her recently published book, LIVES OF CONSEQUENCE: Blacks in Early Kittery & Berwick in the Massachusetts Province of Maine. Learn more |
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Book Discussion Group with the Maine Humanities Council Tuesdays in April (April 6, 13, 20, 27) @ 6:30 PM York Public Library is hosting an in-depth book discussion group entitled "Two Worlds at Once," facilitated by the Maine Humanities Council. Discussions will center around two books: Chinua Achebe’s classic 1958 novel Things Fall Apart, MHC’s text of the year, and Jerry Craft’s New Kid, a Young Adult graphic novel that won the Newbery Medal in 2020. |
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Our Digital Magazines Have Moved!
RBDigital has been purchased by Overdrive, and now our digital magazines are available on a new platform. Some of you may already be familiar with Libby, Overdrive's app; it's quite intuitive, but if you have any questions please let us know. Your magazine reading experience should be as seamless as before, possibly even better! Enjoy! |
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Mid-Day Meditation with Brian Bliss April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 12:00 - 12:15 PM Fifteen minutes may feel like a small amount of time, but even 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 be fully present. To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via zoom. |
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TRIVIA NIGHTThursday April 22 @ 7:00 PM From the comfort of home, compete individually or form a team with members of your bubble. Get those fingers ready... the faster you click, the more points you win. And of course, the one with the most points wins the Big Prize! What is the Big Prize? You'll have to play to find out!
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Read Woke
For the month of April: Voices of People Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness To find a great read, peruse the Challenge resources on Beanstack and check out YPL's book lists, too. Read at your own pace and take on the monthly challenges in any order you like. We welcome the participation of all ages, and we encourage you to discuss the books you read with those around you, including us! You can share your thoughts with us at info@yorkpubliclibrary.org. |
More Upcoming ProgramsStay 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? Email us at info@yorkpubliclibrary.org to share your thoughts. |
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Bingo with Patrice | 5th Grade
Tuesday, April 13 @ 3:30 PM She's BACK!!! Take a mental break and get a dose of some healthy rounds of Bingo with Patrice Leary-Forrey from Kids Free to Grow! Fill out this form to register. We will send you the Zoom link in an email. |
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Poetry Grab-and-Go April is National Poetry Month! Poetry Grab-and-Go Bags are available now at our circulation desk. Each bag contains a Mad Lib poem and a relaxing craft. Put some good vibes out into the world and make yourself feel good too! For Children and Teens; located at the main circulation desk. |
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Roblox: Natural Disaster Survival Thursday, April 29 @ 3:30 PM 5th and 6th Grade Join us on Roblox! Play together, chat with friends, and have fun - all on the Library's private VIP servers. Chat will be available through Zoom or in-game. |
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Miss Kathleen tells a seasonal story (aided by puppet friends, of course!) and Miss Katie and Miss Barb teach fun rhymes and songs!
These videos pair perfectly with our Storytime Kits (available at the circulation desk), but you can use them at home on your own too. Get those shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves ready to use along with us! |
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The Might of Tiny Gardens Thursday May 20 @ 7:00 PM
York resident Acadia Tucker talks about cultivating live soil, container-friendly crops, and tools you can use to raise a small-scale farm on your windowsill, patio, or dining room—even year-round!
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York Rotary/American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, April 26 @ 12:00 - 5:00 PM In the York Public Library Community Room Do your part and help our community... give blood! Make an appointment online: register here. |
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Hours for In-Person Services: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Visits are limited in duration. The number of people in the building at once time is subject to staffing and CDC guidance. Learn more |
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Online Services Stream or download TV episodes, movies, music, eBooks, magazines, and more. No lines, no waiting! |
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