Effective August 1st the Library is excited to announce that two colleagues will be assuming new roles. Devin Burritt, Reference and Technology Librarian, has accepted the position of Head of Youth Services, a role that he  previously held at other libraries.

After 7 years in Youth Services, including 3 years as the departmental supervisor, Katie Arey will transition upstairs to join the adult services team as a part-time librarian.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming these talented staff members in their new positions!

Invasive Species    Work Day

Thursday, August 15

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

York Public Library 

Join York Land Trust and learn to confidently identify multiple aggressive invasive plant species. These plant species are opportunists that can be seen everywhere from roadsides and backyards to forests and fields. How did they get here and why do they need to be removed? Join us and learn more during this active, hands-on event!  Participants should come prepared wearing work gloves, closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, and pants. Bring water and layers as needed. Tools and materials will be provided. This event will take place rain or shine. 

This workday is free and open to the public with registration. 

An Evening with Diane Kane and Corey Cain

Thursday, August 15

6:30 PM 

Community Room

I Never Called Him Pa is a coming-of-age novel set in the 1950s told in the voice of Henry, a young fatherless boy living on a farm in Northern Illinois with his grandmother, his wayward mother, and the traveler who changes all their lives.  After WWII, the military sent men home on trains.  Some never got off.  They rode the rails in boxcars, searching for their souls lost to the toils of society or the ravages of war.  Ernest, one such man of color, seeks refuge with Henry, Gram, and her daughter Janie on the farm.  Their sins and secrets could either drive them apart or bind them together.

This program is co-sponsored with Booktenders, York, Maine's local independent bookstore.

Tue. 8/6

Paint and Sip

Tuesday, August 6
7:00 PM
 Community Room

Spend an evening with local artist Jeanine Means and Adult Services Librarian Michele Bertolini as we learn to paint a summer scene and enjoy a glass of wine together!

Registration Required. 

You must be 21 years or older to participate.  ID required.

The Color Purple (2023):

Beat the Heat 

Summer Movies

Saturday, August 17
2:00 - 4:00 PM

Community Room 

 "The Color Purple" tells the story of Celie, an African American woman dealing with the hardships of living with an abusive husband and living in the American South during the early 1900s. Throughout the movie, female friendships are portrayed as a means for women to summon the courage to tell stories. In turn, these stories allow women to resist oppression and dominance. Relationships among women form a refuge, providing reciprocal love in a world filled with male violence.

Wed. 8/21

Aging in Place

Wednesday, August 21
12:00 - 1:00 PM
A Virtual Program

The "Aging in Place" webinar will be moderated by YCSA's Housing Innovation Manager, Amber Harrison who will introduce the Landlord Engagement Initiative Program and YCSA sponsored estate planning classes. She will be joined Noelle Marcus of Nesterly who will review HomeShare options; Program Manager at the UMaine Center on Aging, Dr. Patricia Oh who will present on Age-friendly communities; and representatives from York Hospital and York's Center for Active living who will provide an overview of local services for older adults. 

Please submit your questions when registering so that our panel of experts can answer them during the webinar.

Missed a session? View previous recordings here. 

Thu. 8/29

Nutrition and Heart Health: An Overview of Changes That Can Make a Difference with Dr. Joel Keenan, York Hospital

Thursday, August 29

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Community Room

This is a Lunch and Learn Series provided by Serving Our Seniors

Learning how to eat well is the key to longevity and overall health! In this funny, captivating lunch hour talk, Dr. Keenan will provide an overview of the vital connection between nutrition and health. He will provide healthy, easy and inexpensive solutions to orchestrating the optimal diet for increased health and well being. If you want more energy, less illness, and overall quality of life, come and hear Dr. Keenan's suggestions!  He will explain how eating plants will heal our ills and save our planet.

 Dr. Jennifer Levasseur 

Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station 

Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 PM

 Irena Smith, PhD 

The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays

Thursday, August 15 at 2:00 PM

 Shelby Van Pelt 

An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning and Hope with Shelby Van Pelt

Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 PM

August Program Break 

Congratulations to ALL of our summer challenge participants. We hope you enjoyed the activities and prizes this year! We are taking a break from programs throughout the month of August to clean and change things up a bit in the Children's Room. We are also preparing some new and exciting programs for you, so stay tuned!

Baby and Toddler Time

Resumes in September at a *NEW TIME* Fridays at 10:30 AM

Our beloved Baby and Toddler Time program has a new time! Starting in September, join Ms. Katie on Fridays at 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, a story, bubbles and bounces. Stay after the program for a special social playtime with age appropriate toys and activities!

See you in September!

August

Program Break

Danie is getting the teen room ready! Do you have ideas for programs? Stop by and tell her your thoughts! Teen programs will resume in September!