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Mid-Day Meditation with Brian Bliss May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 12:00 - 12:15 PM Fifteen minutes may feel like a small amount of time, but even a short meditation can reset the tone of our busy and distraction-filled day. Guided sessions with practitioner Brian Bliss provide an opportunity to practice mindfulness, reduce stress, regain focus, boost productivity, and to be fully present. To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via Zoom.
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Trivia NightThursday May 27 @ 7:00 PM From the comfort of home, compete individually or form a team with members of your bubble. One lucky team will take home a voucher for free flights of beer at York Beach Beer Co. and SoMe Brewery!
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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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Miss Kathleen is leaving us, and we're not okay with it. After more than 20 years with York Public Library, Miss Kathleen is preparing for a very well-deserved retirement. Her last day is Saturday, May 15. If you're feeling brave, find a quiet spot, grab some tissues, and read her farewell column, "Leaving the 100 Aker Wood." And be sure to plan a visit to the Children's Room to wish her well on her next adventure!
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Roblox: "Freeze Tag" and "Hide and Seek Extreme" Thursday, May 27 @ 3:30 PM 5th and 6th Grade Join us on Roblox! Play together, chat with friends, and have fun - all on the Library's private VIP servers. Chat will be available through Zoom or in-game.
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Tiptoeing to "Normal" In June, York Public Library will be expanding its public service hours! While we will not be completely back to life as usual, additional hours and added capacity will take us one crucial step closer to being fully open. More details to come! Visits to the Library are still subject to time limits and masks must be worn at all times. The number of people allowed in the building will increase based on staffing and State guidance regarding capacity.
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Can I Donate Books Yet?!
You've been asking, and we're ALMOST there. We'll begin taking book donations in a few weeks, please stay tuned for more information.
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Native Plants and More Join our friends at York Land Trust for some amazing upcoming events: “Know Your Land”: Discussion of Traditional Indigenous Sustainability Practices Thursday, May 6 | 5pm – 6pm Gardening with Native Plants Friday, May 7 | 1pm - 2pm Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 8 | 10am - 2pm
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Love Food, Recycle Food Waste York EcoHomes' Action of the Month is Composting Food Waste. Did you know there's free composting available at the Witchtrot Transfer Station? Utilizing the town service, hiring your own residential service, or doing it yourself at home are all great ways to reduce filling landfills and contributing to global warming. 28% of trash picked up in York is food waste, let's get to work!
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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 to 15 minutes in duration. The number of people in the building at once time is subject to staffing and CDC guidance. Learn more
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Holiday Closure We will be closed on Saturday 5/29 for Memorial Day Weekend.
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