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Virtual Author Talk: Sandell Morse and
L. Annette BinderOctober 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm York resident Sandell Morse will discuss her acclaimed book The Spiral Shell: a French Village Reveals its Secrets of Jewish Resistance in World War II. She will be in conversation with L. Annette Binder, award-winning short story writer and author of The Vanishing Sky, a novel inspired by her family’s experiences in Germany during the Second World War. This is a virtual event. To join, click here. Meeting ID: 850 5810 2206 Passcode: 369855
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Congratulations to our Summer Challenge Prize Winners!
It was a summer unlike any other - but thanks to the Maine State Library and the York Rotary, we were able to use Beanstack to hold our annual Summer Reading Challenge online when we were all at home. The winners have been notified and prizes claimed; this year boasted some truly amazing prizes. Congratulations to all! Adult Winners
Shop 'til You Drop Local Gift Card Basket: Kate H.
Food Glorious Food Local Gift Card Basket: Kerry M.
Pre-Reader Winners
Bubbles & Books: Ethan S.
Picasso Building Tiles & Books: Luke G.
Elementary Reader Winners
$25 at The Bagel Basket: Jasper R.
$25 at The Village Scoop: Harper C.
Ada Twist Science Fun Kit: Addison Y.
Artist's Paint Set: Elizabeth M. Young Adult Winners
$25 at The Bagel Basket: Paige J.
Book Lover's Mini Library: Madison J.
$25 at The Village Scoop: June C.
Goat Yoga & Meditation Fiber Optic Light: Lydia D.
Artist's Paint Set: Scarlett R. YPL would like to thank everyone who participated! We had so much fun that we may do a winter edition for when the cold, ice, and snow have us cooped up at home! Stay tuned... Left, from top to bottom: Shop 'til You Drop Basket, Food Glorious Food Basket, and pre-reader Luke collects his prize. |
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Welcome Brian Bliss, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher and a New YPL Online Meditation Host
YPL is pleased to welcome Brian Bliss, a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), to our rotation of area practitioners who lead our online weekly meditation series. Supported by more than 600 scientific studies, MBSR is the world’s leading evidence-backed mindfulness program. Brian’s training is through the Mindfulness Center at Brown University's School of Public Health. Brown, a global leader in MBSR research and training, has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where Jon Kabat-Zinn first developed MBSR in 1979. In his own words: "Mindfulness practice has transformed my relationship with every aspect of life. It has taught me to cultivate a kinder way of being in touch with my body, mind, and heart. My relationships have grown deeper and more supportive, and I'm very grateful to be able to share these teachings with you." Tune in to weekly meditations with area practitioners every Wednesday at 4 p.m. To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via zoom. |
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Wonder Woman: Libraries' Newest Champion! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide remind parents, caregivers, students and communities at large that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. In this year’s theme, “Libraries are Wonderful,” libraries have a new champion: Wonder Woman. As Honorary Chair of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Wonder Woman reminds people of all ages of the power of a library card and the value of libraries. Because you're receiving this email, chances are you already have a library card, but maybe - gasp - you know someone who hasn't discovered everything his/her local library has to offer! Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Cape Neddick and the Yorks qualifies for a free library card. Visitors can purchase a temporary or non-resident card for a modest fee. A library card gives you access to Minerva, a network of over 60 libraries with a shared catalog of more than 6 MILLION books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, downloadable audiobooks and eBooks. A YPL card also provides patrons access to our two new online platforms: Hoopla and RBDigital. Between the two, cardholders can check out thousands upon thousands of streaming films, music, and audiobooks as well as eBooks, comics, and magazines. Materials of all kinds - for all ages - all free. With a library card. To obtain yours, email ypl@york.lib.me.us. Be sure to tell your non-library-card-holding friends; it's what Wonder Woman would want! |
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Maine Student Book Award In the decades since the Maine Student Book Award (MSBA) was initiated, more and more students across Maine have expanded their reading horizons every school year. Students at participating schools are challenged to read the nominated books and vote for their favorite each spring. Students in grades 4-8 who have read three or more MSBA books are eligible to cast their vote, a process that is organized through their school. (Visit the MSBA website for more information.) The 2020/2021 nominations are in - all forty of them - and we expect many of our Young Adult patrons are itching to get their hands on them. York Public Library can help! Most of the nominated books are on our shelves, but if not, we have the power of Inter-Library Loan (ILL) at our disposal. Visit our online catalog to get started! |
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Curbside Pickup hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. In-Person Browsing and Computer Appointments Tuesday 2:15 – 5 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday 2:15 – 5 p.m. Friday 2:15 – 5 p.m. Visits are limited to 30 minutes. |
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