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Please Note: The Children's Room and Young Adult areas are CLOSED on Friday, February 6 to prepare for Mini-Golf
The Library is CLOSED on Monday, February 16 for President's Day |
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Punxsutawney Phil has reportedly seen his shadow, which means winter is going to be wintering for a bit longer. Yet another reason that you should sign up for Mini-Golf at the Library: those golf greens are MONTHS away. You won't be able to hit the links for many weeks yet, but how about hitting the low-pile carpet of YPL?⛳
Online registration for CLUBHOUSE NIGHT closes on Thursday at 9:00 PM! Walk-ins are welcome at both Clubhouse Night and Family Fun Day. (Please note reservations are requried for Sensory Friendly Time from 2-4 PM on Saturday, February 7.)
This month, we have a lovely Valentine's Day concert, an examination of George Washington's hair, and the launch of our this year's Climate Series, Tides of Change: Our Coast, Our Future. The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 95% of the world’s oceans, and the series will take a closer look.
In Teen and Young Adult happenings, we're kicking off our first ever Prom Closet (because prom should be magical, not expensive!); our Digital Learning Lab students are working hard on their robots; Danie is creating a giant Candyland game; and our Teen Advisory Board will reconvene.
Join us!
-YPL
P.S. Don't forget that the Children's Room and Young Adult spaces will be closed on Friday as we prepare for Mini-Golf at the Library! We apologize for the inconvenience!
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Tides of Change: Our Coast, Our Future 2026 Climate Series
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We are pleased to announce our fifth annual Climate Series, Tides of Change: Our Coast, Our Future, in partnership with York Ready for Climate Action and York Land Trust. Since 2022, YPL has partnered with local organizations and regional experts to offer accessible, community-focused programs that explore the many dimensions of climate change. In nine programs from Febraury to April, we examine the Gulf of Maine—one of the fastest-warming ocean regions in the world.
Our 2026 series features programs that connect global climate trends to local experiences along the Maine coast. Topics include ocean plastic pollution and microplastics, the impacts of warming waters on seabirds and marine habitats, and the challenges facing Maine’s lobstering industry. Through expert presentations, documentary screenings, and a guided salt marsh walk, participants will explore how climate change is affecting the Gulf of Maine, coastal flooding, and vital ecosystems—while also learning about ongoing research, restoration efforts, and practical ways communities can build resilience and protect coastal resources.
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DID YOU KNOW: We've got THINGS to Check Out! |
We are always adding to our Library of Things, that is, our collection of nontraditional items you might not expect to see in a library (like ukuleles, or a pasta maker!). Check out our Library of Things here. Have a suggestion for an item you'd like to check out from YPL? Let us know! |
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Featured Events
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Mini-Golf at the Library: CLUBHOUSE NIGHT Friday, February 6 at 5:00 PM @ York Public Library
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors for a night out unlike any other! Enjoy 18 holes of mini-golf throughout the library, either in the official Tournament (tee off at 5:30 PM) or Open Play (7 PM). When you’re not “hitting the green” hang out at the 19th Hole – the Community Room – for delicious food, drinks, and merriment. Bid in the new SILENT AUCTION, enter amazing raffles, and practice putting at our putting hole. Purchase tickets here.
Death Cafe
Monday, February 9 at 10:00 AM @ Community Room A Death Cafe is a group-guided open conversation about death (with sweets!). There is no agenda, objectives, or themes. A facilitator is present to keep the conversation going (rarely necessary) and answer questions. The objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.’
Facilitated by Leona Oceana, Die Well Death Education. This is a partnership event between York Community Service Association and York Public Library.
Read the Revolution: George Washington's Hair (a Maine Historical Society Virtual Event) Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 @ online
Mostly hidden from public view, like an embarrassing family secret, scores of putative locks of George Washington’s hair are held, more than two centuries after his death, in the collections of America’s historical societies, public and academic archives, and museums, including Maine Historical Society. Why? Excavating the origins of these bodily artifacts, Keith Beutler uncovers a forgotten strand of early American memory practices and emerging patriotic identity in his book George Washington's Hair.
Musical Afternoon with Singer and Guitarist Jan Peters
Saturday, February 14 at 12:00 Noon @ Upper Level Join us by the fireplace for a musical hour with Jan Peters. Jan is a soloist, singer and guitarist who has performed all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Los Angeles, California. She sings familiar songs people know and love.
Monthly Cookbook Book Club
Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 PM @ Community Room Join us for YPL’s Cookbook Book Club! York Public Library boasts a deliciously diverse collection of cookbooks. Each month we’ll dive into one of them and bring its recipes to life! This month's cookbook: The Pioneer Woman Cooks SUPER EASY. Details at the Main Circulation desk.
Climate Change Series: Travels of Ocean Trash with Blue Ocean Society
Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00 PM @ Community Room Gain insight into the scale and movement of ocean plastic pollution. This session highlights the journey of marine debris and why keeping our beaches clean is critical for the health of the ocean ecosystem.
Ahead of the Reading Curve Book Chat Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 @ Wheeler Room
Details below.
Climate Change Series: Local Lobstering and Climate Change Impact with Documentary Screening, "Claws and Tales" Wednesday, February 25 at 12:30 PM @ Community Room
Join us for a screening of Claws and Tales: The Ups and Downs of Lobstering in Kittery and Kittery Point with a Q&A to follow with producer Jim White and local lobstermen.
Climate Change Series: Seabirds Habitats and Climate Change with Center for Wildlife Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 PM @ Community Room
Join the Center for Wildlife to learn about Seabirds and how Climate Change is impacting their habitats.
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Author Talks and Book Discussions
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Virtual Author Talk: Award Winning Author Vanessa Riley, Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM @ online
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. (Library Speakers Consortium)
Virtual Author Talk: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart Award-Winning Author Thursday, February 12 at 2:00 PM @ online
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. (Library Speakers Consortium)
Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 PM @ online
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. (Library Speakers Consortium)
Ahead of the Reading Curve Book Chat Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 @ Wheeler Room
Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles.
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Children's News and Events | Click the links below for more information. Children's events do not require registration unless otherwise indicated. |
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⚠️ CHILDREN'S ROOM CLOSED FRIDAY ,FEB. 6
Our Children’s Room and YA spaces will be closed temporarily while we set up an 18-hole miniature golf course for Mini-Golf at the Library! We promise it’s for a very fun reason — and worth the wait!
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Mini-Golf at the Library: FREE Family Fun Day!
Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ York Public Library
Get ready to golf! York Public Library is transforming into an 18-hole miniature golf course February 6-7! Bring the whole family and play a round of mini golf right inside the library. It’s one of our favorite traditions, and spots fill quickly, so be sure to register early. We can’t wait to see you on the course and share a day of laughter, putting, and community fun.
Storytime at York Land Trust
Thursday, February 12 at 10:30 AM @ York Land Trust Join Barb at York Land Trust headquarters for stories, songs and an activity. Located at 1 Long Neck Marsh Road in York. Please register.
Winter Craft and CocoaSaturday, February 28 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Children's Room
All ages are welcome to come to the Children's Room anytime from 10-1 and decorate a wintery-themed bookmark! Hot cocoa will be served. |
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Teen News and Events | Click the links below for more information. Youth events do not require registration unless otherwise indicated.
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Dress to Impress! Announcing YPL's Prom Closet |
York Public Library is delighted to announce our Prom Closet, open February 1–March 31! We are collecting new and gently loved prom dresses and formalwear so every student can shine on the big night. Starting in March, students are invited to browse, try on, and take home the perfect free and fabulous outfit. Prom memories should be magical, not expensive! |
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PROM CLOSET
February 1 - March 31 YPL is collecting new and gently-used formalwear and prom dresses in the month of February. Starting in March, students may come and try on and take one for the special night!
LibQuest February 1 - March 31
Join a team or create your own in this interactive library challenge! Teams of adventurers earn points by completing activities and moving their team forward on their journey. The more points you earn, the farther your team travels and the more prizes you can win. Ask for details in the Teen Space! Grades 5+.
Valentine Vibes Week February 9 - 13 at 3:00 PM @ Teen Space
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a full week of card-making and crafts! Stop by the teen room every day after school from 3:00 - 4:30 PM for a different Valentine craft each day. These events are drop-in while supplies last, for grades 5+
Teen Movie Night Thursday, February 19 at 5:15 PM @ Teen Space
Kick back, relax, and join us at the library for a movie night! Teens will get to hang out, eat snacks, and watch a movie in the Teen Room!
Life-sized Candy Land Saturday, February 21 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Community Room
Step on the candy colored path and become the game pieces in our life-sized game of Candy Land! Join us on Saturday, February 21 for a sweet family adventure in the library's Community Room. This event is drop in.
Teen Advisory Board Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM @ Teen Space
The York Public Library is reviving our Teen Advisory Board! We are seeking teens in grades 7 and up to actively participate in planning library services. Members will meet once a month with the Teen Librarian from 6:00-6:45 PM to help the library create a teen-friendly environment by offering youth perspectives and fostering leadership. Optional sign up HERE.
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Support York Public Library! |
The Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - not a town department. Public funding provides a basic operating budget for the library, but we but we rely on contributions from individuals and businesses for 30% of our operational funding every year. If you enjoy the library and all that it has to offer, consider a donation today. Thank you!
Learn more about our funding
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YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS
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LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed |
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