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YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S JULY E-NEWSLETTER |
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Have You Signed Up? Summer reading has started in a big way. Within the first week of opening registration, we surpassed the number of participants from 2020 and we can't wait to see how many join us this year. |
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Tie-Dye Workshop In keeping with this summer's Challenge theme, we invite you to join us outside for a colorful tie dye workshop! YPL logo t-shirts will be provided for free to all registrants. Space is limited and registration is required; please only register for one date. This activity is for all ages.
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Chess Club is Back! Wednesdays @ 3:30 PM Join us by the fireplace for some friendly competition in a game of chess. We'll have plenty of boards available. Bring a friend or make a friend! |
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Mid-Day Meditation with Brian Bliss July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 12:00 - 12:30 PM 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. Meet our meditation leader, Brian Bliss NEW THIS MONTH: We'll be experimenting with a slightly longer session, somewhere between 20 minutes and a half-hour. To join a meditation, click here ahead of the session to participate via Zoom. |
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Roblox! Thursday, July 22 @ 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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The Book Nook Thanks You
We appreciate how thoughtfully you've been following our rules about donating books to the Book Nook! Donations will be accepted by Book Nook volunteers between 3pm-5pm on Wednesdays and 10am-12pm on Fridays. If you aren't able to come to those times, send us a message and we'll try to work out an alternate arrangement. |
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Changes to Hoopla
Back in April 2020, when things were grim, we decided to add our digital service Hoopla to Library offerings to help sustain our patrons while we were all stuck at home. Needless to say, it is now a service we can't live without! Now that we're back to regular, in-person offerings, we do need to reallocate our budget to provide in-library services. Therefore, beginning today, July 1, 2021, we are reducing the number of monthly Hoopla borrows from 10 to 7 per month. Please know that we are committed to providing this service, and we are so happy you enjoy it as much as you do! |
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The Library would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in our first Online Auction, from the individuals and businesses that generously donated incredible items—even in these tough times—to all who bid on and/or purchased items, to our inaugural auction event sponsors. To all of you, we say a humble THANK YOU!! To say the auction was a success would be an understatement. Together, we raised about $30,000 for Library programs. This was the Library’s first fundraising endeavor specifically for programs, and you will see auction dollars at work in future speaker series, author talks, children’s programming, and MUCH MORE that enriches the Library experience and provides valuable content for all members of our community. It has been a challenging year (we had this whole pandemic thing, maybe you heard about it) but the show of support for our Library has filled us up, mission and soul! |
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In-Person Writing Workshop Wednesdays, August 11, 18, 25 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Save the date! Join Marjory Lyons for a three-week writing workshop in August. This is Marjory's 8th year presenting at York Public Library, and we're delighted to have her back. More information will be available soon, but until then, please email ssmith@yorkpubliclibrary.org with any questions. |
More Upcoming Programs
Stay 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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Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Masks are not required for guests who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, with one exception: masks are required for ALL GUESTS in the Children's Room downstairs for the safety of our youngest patrons. If you have not received the COVID-19 vaccine, we ask that you wear a mask throughout the Library. |
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The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. |
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