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The Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th.
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Happy July!
Hopefully your summer fun is well underway, whatever that looks like for you. Time off, beach days, bike rides, vacation-worthy page-turners. Puzzles. Naps. Slip 'n slides. And of course, barbecues. Do you have a tried and true cookout recipe? Maybe a signature pasta salad? Tell us! We might include it in our next eNewsletter.
Whatever your plans, remember, you can always keep cool at the library, where we not only have AC, but a 100% track record of finding something fun for you or your loved ones to do, read, or explore.
This month in programs: we're taking on a familiar archnemesis... the tick. The University of Maine’s Tick Lab reports that in 2024, 68% of blacklegged ticks submitted by homeowners were encountered on their own properties while gardening, doing yard work, or simply playing outside. Find out how you can protect yourself on July 8.
We're also shelling out some fun crafts. Our puzzle tournament returns. And it's almost that time of year when our lower parking lot is the most popular place on campus: Touch a Truck returns Saturday, July 19 as we celebrate the final days of the Summer Challenge. We hope you'll join us!
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P.S. Need a summer read? Our featured display upstairs is BEACH READS.
P.P.S Our Summer Challenge count is up to 629 people so far! Make us the happiest librarians in the world and sign up? We're on a mission to beat last year's record of 709 participants! |
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ICYMI: York Public Library Receives ALA Grant for “Digital Learning Lab” to Benefit Students with Disabilities
| We are proud to announce that we have received grant funding to create a DIGITAL LEARNING LAB to benefit special needs students in our community. We received the grant—one of 300 libraries nationwide to be selected—from the American Library Association's Libraries Transforming Communities initiative, which provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
The $10,000 grant will help establish a Digital Learning Lab at YPL—the first of its kind in Maine. The Lab will offer a welcoming, inclusive space where students can explore creative digital tools like graphic design, digital photography, virtual reality, podcast production, and coding. Through hands-on workshops and independent exploration, students will build confidence in creative expression while developing valuable digital skills.
We are seeking input from middle and high school students with disabilities to shape this initiative. Know a student who could share their thoughts with us? Please contact Devin, our Technology and Reference Librarian, to schedule a private, confidential meeting either in person or via zoom: 207-363-2818 ext. 1019 or dburritt@yorkpubliclibrary.org. |
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Featured Events
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COME AND WRITE!
Beginning Thursday, July 3 at 4:00 PM @ Community Room
Eight consecutive open sessions for anyone of any age who wants to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. We will have prompts, like "A Beach Story" or an object to write about for 20 minutes. We can read our writings or not, then do it again. No sign-up needed. Just come and write. Facilitated by Patty Hymanson. The program will run each Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, July 3 through August 21. Come to one or come to all of them, however many you choose.
Your Health and Your Backyard Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00 AM @ Community Room
Join 20-year veteran Lyme educators, Barb and Bob Maurais from Tick BYTES for a presentation that will review the life cycle of the deer tick, how to build and use your own tick drag to survey your property for ticks, and discuss preventative measures including personal protection strategies and landscape modifications.
Summer Craft: Seashell Decoupage
Tuesday, July 8 at 5:00 PM @ Upper Level
Join Emily to make the perfect summer seashell craft. With just a napkin, a little mod podge, and a seashell, crafters will walk away with a patterned shell that they can use as a trinket dish, a soap dish, or as a pretty decoration!
Everyday AI: How to Use AI Chatbots in Everyday Life with Devin Burritt
Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 PM @ Wheeler Room
In this program, Technology and Reference Librarian Devin will explore a variety of different examples on how AI can help you in everyday life. Meal plans, document writing, job hunting, and more!
2025 Summer Puzzle Tourney
Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 PM @ Upper Level
Calling all puzzlers! Now is your time to join our 2025 Summer Puzzle Tourney. Gather a team of 2-5 people for this friendly competition, and see which team can put together their 500-piece puzzle the fastest...or friendliest! The puzzles will be provided.
Ongoing Programs
Level Up: York Public Library's 2025 Summer Challenge Ongoing event for all ages! Ends July 31.
Art Exhibit: Beverly Hallam Chasing Light
On display during open hours through August 27 @ Upper Level
Alzheimer's Support Group Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM @ Wheeler Room
Writing Group
Third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM @ Wheeler Room
Italian Conversation Group First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM @ Wheeler Room
Week in Review Discussion Group
Fridays at 3:00 PM @ Wheeler Room
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Author Talks and Book Discussions
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Virtual Author Talk - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (K-12 Summer Series)
Tuesday, July 8 at 4:00 PM @ online
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. Please note there is an earlier version of this event in Spanish at 2:00 PM. (Library Speakers Consortium)
Virtual Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (K-12 Summer Series)
Thursday, July 17 at 4:00 PM @ online
In the dystopian novel Legend, two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Lu encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover.
(Library Speakers Consortium)
Virtual Author Talk - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (K-12 Summer Series)
Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM @ online
Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. (Library Speakers Consortium)
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Children's Events | Click the links below for more information. Children's events do not require registration unless otherwise indicated. |
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I Spy Storytime at York Land Trust
Thursday, July 10 at 10:30 AM @ York Land Trust Headquarters I spy with my little eye…Librarian Barb will share an I spy nature story before a short trail walk led by York Land Trust’s Miss Kara. What will you spy? Maybe something flying or green or rough? Please register!
Touch A Truck Summer Party
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 - noon @ Lower Parking Lot Get up close to the BIG trucks from York Fire, Police and Public Works, and celebrate the last days of the York Public Library annual Summer Challenge. The Kona Ice truck will be serving up some sweet treats and cool tunes. Mr. Fox and Casella Waste Management will be here with their trucks to help us compost and recycle our event waste. We hope you'll join us!
The Summer Challenge
There's still time to join the Summer Challenge, get a free book, and earn fun prizes! Ends July 31.
What's Ahead: August Program Break
Youth Services will be on a program break during the month of August to clean and get things ready for a new season of fun and exciting programs! The playhouse, drop-in crafts, scavenger hunt and legos are always available. We hope you enjoy the last days of summer!
Ongoing Programs Summer Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Baby and Toddler Time Fridays at 10:30 AM
(no storytime on July 4th) |
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Teen Events | Click the links below for more information. Youth events do not require registration unless otherwise indicated. |
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Button Making
Wednesday, July 2 at 2:30 PM @ Teen Space and Lower Lobby Use our gigantic button maker! Make pins for your friends. No registration. 5th - 12th grade.
Pickle Autopsy Wednesday, July 9 at 2:30 PM @ Teen Space
Danie is dissecting pickles. Get an introduction to forensic science with this murder mystery program. No registration. 7th - 12th grade.
Painting Fun Wednesday, July 23 at 2:30 PM @ Teen Space and Lower Lobby
Paint with Danie! Make a masterpiece. No registration. 5th - 12th grade.
S'mores Party Finale Wednesday, July 30 at 2:30 PM @ Teen Space and Lower Lobby
Have s'more fun with us and celebrate finishing the Summer Challenge! We're mixin' up some chocolate, marshmallows, and chocolate in no particular order. Join us for this messy snack and end of summer activities. No registration. 5th - 12th grade. |
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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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