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Sustained White Antiracism: What does it mean to “do the work”? Tuesday, March 9 @ 6:30 PM In last month's forum we examined clear ways to engage in anti-racist education and activism. This talk explores how we stay the course in our commitment to racial justice. Educator and scholar Kate Slater will talk about how folks (especially white-identified folks) can create structures and systems of accountability to consistently deepen and broaden their anti-racist work… and more importantly, how they stay committed for the long haul. Dr. Kate Slater is a White anti-racist educator and scholar and the creator of the Anti-Racist Roadmap. She is the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Brandeis University’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. To learn more about Kate’s work, visit her website at kateaslater.com. |
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Get Outside! with York Land Trust Tuesday, March 16 @ 5:30 PM Join us for a discussion with local nature groups to discover different ways to get outdoors this winter and spring! Learn about upcoming guided hikes, educational programs, workshops, opportunities for self-guided exploration and more. Presented in partnership with Gateway to Maine: Outside partners. |
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Learn to Play the Ukulele! High School and Adult Session Saturdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10 @ 10:00 AM Join us for a 4-week, virtual Beginner Ukulele Workshop with Shea Ellis from Mountain Road Music. No ukulele? No problem - you can borrow one of our ukuleles with your library card. Shea Ellis's studio, Mountain Road Music, is located in Cape Neddick, Maine. His musical endeavors have led him to study numerous styles: rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, classical, and fusion. This programming is made possible in part by the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust. |
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Author Event: Kathryn Olmstead in conversation with Jenny Radsma
Wednesday March 24 @ 7:00 PM Join us for “Writers on Wednesday” featuring Kathryn Olmstead, most recently the author of TRUE NORTH: FINDING THE ESSENCE OF AROOSTOOK COUNTY, a collection of essays gleaned from her years of writing for ‘Echoes’ Magazine’ and the Bangor Daily News. “Aroostook County is not just a place in Northern Maine,” writes Olmstead in the author’s note. “It is symbolic of rural places throughout the nation that retain the vanishing qualities of life many people long for in today’s world. The pace is slow, nature is close, the beauty is breathtaking and the people are authentic.” Kathryn Olmstead is a former Journalism faculty member with the University of Maine. Her work can be found in local and national publications. |
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Mid-Day Meditation with Brian Bliss March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 @ 12:00 - 12:15 PM Meditating Your Way: Customizing Your Practice Many people give up meditating—or are unable to deepen their practice—because they haven’t found a personal focal point that can generate mindful flow. This month we’ll explore various options for focal points that can sustain a practice that’s right for you. To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via zoom. |
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Book Club
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo Tuesday, March 23 @ 3:00 PM
The twelve central characters of this multi-voiced novel lead vastly different lives. From a nonbinary social media influencer to a 93-year-old woman living on a farm in Northern England, these unforgettable characters also intersect in shared aspects of their identities, from age to race to sexuality to class. Booker-prize winning novelist, poet, dramatist, and essayist Bernardine Evaristo is a British writer of Nigerian descent whose candid, amusing, and stylistically complex fiction explores the lives of diverse characters. |
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TRIVIA NIGHT: 80s Edition!Thursday March 25 @ 7:00 PM Grab your hair spray and shoulder pads: from the comfort of home, compete individually or form a team with members of your bubble. Get those fingers ready... the faster you click, the more points you win. And of course, the one with the most points wins the Big Prize! What is the Big Prize? You'll have to play to find out!
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Read Woke
For the month of March: Female Voices To find a great read, peruse the Challenge resources on Beanstack and check out YPL's book lists, too. Read at your own pace and take on the monthly challenges in any order you like. We welcome the participation of all ages, and we encourage you to discuss the books you read with those around you, including us! You can share your thoughts with us at info@yorkpubliclibrary.org. |
More Upcoming ProgramsStay tuned for upcoming programs and events, and remember you can check out our Events page any time for all the latest happenings at YPL. Have an idea for a program? Email us at info@yorkpubliclibrary.org to share your thoughts. |
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Calm & Kindness Programs To-Go
Available when you pick up your books or during your browsing session! Put some good vibes out into the world and make yourself feel good too with our Calm & Kindness To-Go bags. Each bag contains a Kindness challenge board and a relaxing craft. For Children and Teens |
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Roblox--I'll Race YA! 5th and 6th Grade Thursday March 25 @ 3:30 PM
Join us on Roblox and play together on the Library's private VIP servers, chat with friends, and have fun. Chat will be available through Zoom or in-game. This month we will be playing racing games and obbys.
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Miss Kathleen tells a seasonal story (aided by puppet friends, of course!) and Miss Katie and Miss Barb teach fun rhymes and songs!
These videos pair perfectly with our Storytime Kits, but you can use them at home on your own, too. Get those shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves ready to use along with us! |
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Book Discussion Group Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM April 6, 13, 20 and 27
Join us for a month-long discussion group exploring theme of living in two worlds at once. We'll explore this in two novels, set in very different times and places. This group is provided and facilitated by Maine Humanities Council. |
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Bingo with Patrice | 5th Grade
Tuesday, April 13 @ 3:30 PM She's BACK!!! Take a mental break and get a dose of some healthy rounds of Bingo with Patrice Leary-Forrey from Kids Free to Grow! Fill out this form to register. We will send you the Zoom link in an email. |
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Susan Conley Presents LANDSLIDE In Conversation with Richard Russo Thursday, March 4 @ 7:00 PM Join York Public Library and libraries across Maine to celebrate Susan Conley's latest book. Thank you to Penguin Random House for offering this event. Susan Conley is the author of five critically acclaimed books, including her recent novel Landslide (Knopf 2021). She is a resident of Portland, Maine. |
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York Needs Your Help!Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the vaccination clinic at St. Christopher's. No medical experience needed. To sign up or learn more, please contact Kate Ford at York Hospital by emailing kford@yorkhospital.com |
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NEW Hours for In-Person Services: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Visits are limited in duration and the number of people in the building is subject to staffing and CDC guidance. Learn more |
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Online Services Stream or download TV episodes, movies, music, eBooks, magazines, and more. No lines, no waiting! |
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