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Happy September, and Happy Labor Day from YPL! You know autumn is coming when the mornings are chiller and our days seem busier. (Maybe they just are!) We have a chock-full newsletter this month, so grab a beverage - maybe even a warm, pumpkin spice flavored one - and let's get to it!
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Colin Woodard to Speak at YPL on September 20 in 3rd Annual Bancroft Memorial Lecture |
York Public Library is pleased to present our 3rd Annual Bancroft Lecture Series event: U.S. Democracy in Crisis: How we got here and what we can do about it with noted journalist, historian, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Colin Woodard.
The United States is facing a period of significant political transformation that many view as a test of the nation's democratic foundations. Woodard will reveal America's structural and historical vulnerabilities that enabled this shift, the role of regional cultures in enabling it, and how a shared national purpose can play a decisive role in turning the tide.
Colin Woodard is a New York Times bestselling historian and Polk Award-winning journalist recognized as one of the most respected authorities on North American regionalism, U.S. nationhood, and how America's colonial past shapes its present and future.
The lecture takes place Saturday, September 20th at 4PM, followed by a reception. Registration for the event opens September 2 at noon. Funded by The Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment for Civic Leadership and Engagement at York Public Library. |
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YORKWISE Grant Brings New Life to Teen Room
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The new academic year is just hours away, and young adults headed to the library after school will have an improved space to hang out, thanks to a room update made possible by YORKWISE.
The updates, funded by the community-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting drug and alcohol prevention and education for youth and families in York, include virtually indestructible sustainably-sourced flooring, sound panels, cabinets, a work table, and a librarian's desk.
In funding this room refresh, YORKWISE has helped us provide a space worthy of our middle and high school-aged visitors. And, crucially, this support helps us show our young adults that they matter in a world where they can sometimes feel overlooked.
In August, YORKWISE Board members and YPL librarians celebrated with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Scroll down to the Teen section of this newsletter to see a photo of the room, and keep a lookout for our official press release. Better yet, come check it out in person in the Library's lower level. We love to show off the new and improved space!
We hope all our visitors and cardholders will join us in saying THANK YOU to the incredible folks at YORKWISE. How lucky we are to have such a great organization working to make life better for York's youth and families!
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SoMe Charity Golf Outing Benefitting York Public Library |
Golf for a cause! SoMe Brewing Co. is hosting their 7th Annual SoMe Charity Golf Outing on Wednesday September 17th! Each year, SoMe chooses a different 501c3 nonprofit organization in the area to benefit from registration and raffle sales, and this year, York Public Library has been selected!
Join our friends from SoMe Brewing for a round of golf at beautiful Cape Neddick Country Club, followed by a post-outing lunch, all in support the York Public Library Association. We'll be there, too - come say hello!
What a wonderful tradition. Thank you, SoMe Brewing!
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Featured Events
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Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire Safety
Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 AM @ Community Room Home fires are by far the most frequent disaster nationwide, and the Red Cross responds to nearly 60,000 home fires every year. This home fire safety presentation can help prevent fires outright and prevent injury or loss of life when they do occur. This program is co-sponsored by York Public Library and York Community Service Association.
Voter Registration Day with York's Town Clerk
Tuesday, September 16 at 10:00am - 3:00pm @ Main Lobby New voter? New resident? Recent name change? York Public Library is pleased to host its first event for National Voter Registration Day. Join York Town Clerk Lynn Osgood from 10am-3pm in the library lobby to register to vote, update your voter record, check your voter status, and get your questions answered.
Art Reception: "Creative Joy" with Artist Dustan Knight
Tuesday, September 16 at 5:00 PM @ Upper Level See below feature for details.
U.S. Democracy in Crisis: How we got here and what we can do about it - A Talk with Colin Woodard
Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 PM
See above feature for details.
Ahead of the Reading Curve Book Chat Wednesday, September 24 at 11:00am @ Wheeler Room
Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles. Choose a book from our collection of advance reader copies (available behind the Circulation Desk) or bring along any recent read. Share your favorite new book, discover fresh recommendations, and enjoy lively conversation.
Alzheimer's Education Series: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Wednesday, September 24 at 4:45pm @ Community Room
York Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association: Maine Chapter are pleased to co-sponsor this four-part series on Alzheimer's disease. In this first session of the series, Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia will cover basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as stages, risk factors, research, and FDA-approved treatments. Series dates: 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, and 11/5. Read more about the series here.
Ongoing Programs
Week in Review Discussion Group Fridays at 3:00 PM @ Wheeler Room
Walking Club - Resumes September 15!
Mondays at 11:00 PM @ Lobby
Crafting Group Second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM @ Wheeler Room
Alzheimer's Support Group
Third Saturday of the Month at 10:00 AM @ Wheeler Room
Writing Group Third and Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM @ Wheeler Room
Italian Conversation Group
First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM @ Wheeler Room |
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New Fall Art Exhibit: Dustan Knight Creative Joy |
“This exhibition showcases forty years of my life making art and living a creative life. I work in several styles that I return to continuously — ambiguous narratives inspired by overheard snippets of life, abstract landscapes that express my experiences in nature, and playful works that explore themes of chaos, humor, and joy. Artists rarely fit into just one box, and this show offers a window into the breadth of what it means to sustain a creative journey over time.” - Artist Dustan Knight.
Creative Joy offers a lively, diverse, and deeply personal view of Knight’s artistic evolution. From narrative scenes to lyrical abstractions, the show celebrates the vitality of a career dedicated to seeing—and making—with curiosity and joy.
A reception with the artist is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 5:00-7:00 PM in the Library’s Upper Level. |
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Author Talks and Book Discussions
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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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Canine Cuddles
Saturday, September 6 at 10:30 AM @ York Land Trust Join some of our canine crew for cuddles and comfort. We’ll also have some other calming activities in our cozy sunroom corner.
Storytime at York Land Trust Thursday, September 11 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. |
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D I G I T A L L E A R N I N G L A B
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York Public Library's Digital Learning Lab is grant-funded through The American Library Association's Libraries Transforming Communities initiative. The Lab offers 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, independent exploration and camps, students will build confidence in creative expression while developing valuable digital skills.
This lab is inclusive. Should you have any individual needs, accommodations, or accessibility issues please let us know and your requests will be treated with privacy and respect. Registration is required.
Open Draw with ProCreate - 3rd and 4th Grade (4 Sessions) Mondays, October 6, 13, 27 & November 3 at 3:30 PM @ Community Room
Come visit our open drawing time at the Digital Learning Lab! We will have iPads, Apple pencils, prompts, and time to share our work. New to ProCreate? No problem! Library staff will be there to walk you through the basics.
Intro to ProCreate Digital Art - 5th and 6th Grade (4 Sessions) Tuesdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 3:00 PM @ Community Room
Learn to draw with an Apple pencil and iPad using ProCreate. We provide the tablets, pencils, prompts, and time to share our work. Participants will learn how to select different brushes, layer their images, and practice drawing. This program is for 5th and 6th grade students who have never used ProCreate before. |
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Ongoing Programs
Annual Costume Closet September: Bring in your gently-used, clean costumes and costume accessories.
October 1 - 31: Select a new-to-you costume when the library is open! Accepting all sizes from babies to adults. Pets, too! You do not need to donate a costume to shop the closet, but your donations are appreciated.
NEW! Little Engineers Mondays at 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Little Movers Thursdays at 10:30 AM
(this program is not facilitated by a librarian.)
Baby and Toddler Storytime Fridays at 10:30 AM |
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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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Thank you, YORKWISE!
Recently, the Teen Room at YPL got a significant facelift, due to the generosity of YORKWISE. This grant allowed our Youth Services team to acquire beautiful new flooring, sound panels, cabinets, a desk, and a bookshelf! Our teen patrons will come back from summer break to a room that feels brand new! With this grant, Teen Librarian Danie was gifted a tremendous helping hand in working with the 7th-12th graders who frequent the Library after school.
PHOTO: On August 8th, we revealed the newly refreshed space and joined YORKWISE Board members for a celebratory ribbon cutting. Left to right: Michelle Sampson, Library Director; Jo Palin, Head of Youth Services; Danie Fortin, Young Adult Librarian; Grecia Caraballo, YORKWISE Treasurer and YHS Spanish teacher; Katie Arey, Librarian; Gina Brodsky, YORKWISE Board member, Joe Colwell, YORKWISE President; and Amanda Woods, York Public Library Board Member |
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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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