Feeling a little sheepish...
 
Thanks to your astute observation, we've realized a few links in our newsletter this morning were not working. This has been fixed--and we hope you're able to get all the information that you want. If not, please send us an email and we'll help you out. 
 
The main offenders: Tonight's program on Maine's Climate Action Plan and the Ask-a-Muslim Anything program in late March. 
 
We love you!
York Public Library
 
Dear Friends,
 
We are jazzed to be hosting in-person events again! Not all events will be in-person at this time--some, like our Climate Series, were designed as a virtual program from the start--but we look forward to bringing back friends old and new to participate. See below for all the great things we have going on this month! Ukulele classes for kids, in-person book club, storytimes, and more!
 
We're also pleased to spotlight a program that we're hosting: Ask a Muslim Anything. This program is co-sponsored by the York Diversity Forum and York Hospital, and provides an opportunity for community building and cross-cultural communication to benefit more civil and compassionate conversations. This program will take place in-person at the library, and while we ask for registration for the purpose of managing attendance, it is designed to create an open and welcoming environment.
 
Read below for more about what's up at York Public Library in the coming weeks and months!
 
Yours,
YPL
 
P.S. We're going to be experimenting with our newsletter over the next few months, so please bear with us. If you'd like to give us feedback or participate in a focus group about our communications, please use this form to help us out. 
 
This Week @ YPL
Maine Won't Wait!
Part of our Climate Series
Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM
 
Together with  representatives from the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation, and the Future, Representative Lydia Blume will present  a summary of the State of Maine’s climate action plan, how it is being implemented, legislative actions and its importance to the Town of York.
 
Register here for this virtual event.
Mid-Day Virtual Meditation
Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 @ 12:00 PM
 
Join Kalyana Bliss for a quick, 30 minute meditation in the middle of the day to re-center and beat the afternoon slump!
 
Register here for this ongoing program.
Youth Ukulele Workshop
Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 10:30 AM
 
Have you always wanted to learn to play an instrument? Join Shea Ellis from Mountain Road Music and learn to play the ukulele for free! Bring your own instrument or borrow one of the library's ukuleles for this 4-week beginner workshop. This program is for kids in 4th - 6th grade.

Register here for this IN-PERSON event
Next Week
Art Reception
Tuesday, March 8 @ 4:30 PM
 
Through March, the York Public Library Community Collects Art Exhibit will host a retrospective of watercolors and paintings by Patience Haley (1926-2020). Well known in her later life for her large vibrant watercolors of flowers, Patience was also a teacher, a conservationist, and conservator at several museums. Several paintings by her husband, Panos Ghikas (1917-2012) and prints by her sister Priscilla Haley will also be on display. Join us for a community reception in the Library's upper level. 
 
Landscape Sponges and Habitat Builders: The Power of Salt Marshes in a Changing Climate
Part of our Climate Series
Wednesday, March 9 @ 7:00 PM

Join York Land Trust for a discussion about the ways that marshes along the York River and elsewhere can help protect against the effects of climate change on the local and global level, and what the land trust is doing to help support these important environmental features.
 
Register here for this virtual program.
Make Your Own Cactus Pet Rock!
Thursday, March 10 @ 3:00 PM
 
You can’t beat this no-watering-necessary cactus and leash-free pet in one! Make your own pet cactus out of a painted rock to take home and love with no care required!
 
Teen Drop-In Program, while supplies last.
Coming Soon
Climate Change,  
Ecology, and Ticks
Part of our Climate Series
Wednesday, March 23
 Welcome Spring! Nature Storytime
Friday, March 18
 
Kids Cook: Oatmeal Smoothie Muffins
Thursday, March 17
Climate Courage and Mental Health
Part of our Climate Series
Tuesday, March 29
Book-to-Movie Club:
The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Monday, March 28

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Ask a Muslim with Robert Azzi
Saturday, March 26
 
More Upcoming Programs
 
Stay tuned for upcoming programs and events, and remember you can check out our calendar any time for all the latest happenings at YPL. Have an idea for a program? Let us know!
 Youth Services News....

Catch up on all the latest from our Youth Services Librarians
Young Adults and Children! 
 
P.S. Weekly Storytime returns March 23!
Library Hours and Holiday Closures
 
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Masks are REQUIRED throughout the Library
   
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