Like it or not, summer's almost over...

...and now we're back to our regularly scheduled programming.

There's nothing quite like September for a fresh start. Rather than hunkering down in the cold and turning inward in January, September and the start of the school year inspires a more outward, community-minded fresh slate.

We have a lot of returning programs: Storytime is back, as is our crafting group (not just knitters any more!) We also have important programs about housing, opioid prevention, and college essay writing. Not to mention plenty of fun things like a book talk from an author/musician about Ozark folk songs, and our kids' costume swap! Read on for all of the details, or stop by the library to check us out!

PS. We will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2 and Monday Sept. 4 for Labor Day.

SPECIAL EVENT

Help Us Transform the Library!

September 8 & 9

We need strong bodies to help us move shelves and arrange chairs the evening of Friday, Sept. 8, and then help us put everything back on Saturday evening! Willing but less able? Help us set up for Saturday's reception and beautify the space. Click on the link to choose a job that works for you.

Sat. 9/9

Combating Censorship and Misinformation:

Civic Engagement in a Digital Era

September 9, 4:00 PM

This event is nearly full, but standing room may be available. We will be recording it for ongoing enjoyment.

Join York Public Library has we host John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation, for the inaugural program sponsored by The Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment for Civic Leadership and Engagement.

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UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

Tues. 9/12

New Exhibit: York Art

Featuring works by members of the York Art Association

Opening Reception

September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

York Public Library has been hosting exhibits of area artists for many years, many of whom are established with art-school educations and a history of exhibiting in galleries and museums. The York Art Association, a gallery that has been showing local artists since the 1960s, has opened its walls not just to trained artists but also to amateurs. The current exhibition honors York Art Association members -- some are professional exhibitors, some are art teachers, and some engage art for the deep pleasure of making. Our community, and Maine overall, is enriched by a great number of artists at every skill level. In this exhibit you will have a chance to see that variety.

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Wed. 9/13

Leveraging Zoning Changes into Housing Opportunities in Our Community

Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 12:00 PM

Virtual

This webinar will be moderated by YCSA's Housing Innovation Manager, Amber Harrison, with Peter Joseph, York Town Manager, Lee Jay Feldman, Director of Land Use and Planning at Southern Maine Regional Planning and Development Commission, and Christine Bennett, Eliot Planning Board Chair.

Submit your questions when you register to get them answered during the webinar by our experts!

Tues. 9/19

From the Power of Prevention to the Hope of Recovery

Tuesday, Sept. 19

5:30 PM Refreshments

6:00 PM Panel Presentation

Community Room

Join Sally Manninen, York Hospital Community Health, Dr. Christine Munroe, York Hospital Recovery Center, Susie McKenna, Recovery Coach, and Lacey Bailey, Options Clinician for helpful updates and progress from our field of opioid use and overdose prevention, treatment, and recovery. Lacey Bailey will demonstrate and dispense Narcan for overdose prevention.

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Wed. 9/20

Research It:

Digital News Archives

Wednesday, September 27

1:00 PM

Wheeler Room

Join our Reference and Technology Librarian Devin to learn how to access over a hundred years of York history with the York History Digital Archive. This program will cover basic and advanced searching, and how to navigate results.

Not able to attend this program? Email Devin to set up an appointment to learn more.

Thursday, 9/28

Music & Author Talk: Sarah Jane Nelson

Thursday, Sept. 28 7:00 PM

Upper Level/Fireside

Author and musical performer Sarah Jane Nelson spent almost a decade researching and writing about the life of Ozark ballad collector Max Hunter. How was it that a mid-century traveling salesman from Missouri managed to record such a vast number of singers with such a variety of songs? What effort did this entail? What motivated him to do this work, which Hunter himself always claimed was mostly a hobby? All big projects start with big questions and end with some new ones. Nelson will discuss her process of discovery as well as the ways in which Hunter’s life intersected with those of his ballad bearers, and throughout the program, she will sing songs from some of her favorite informants.

Sarah Jane Nelson is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has been playing traditional music for folk festivals, New England contra dances, and other regional events for over a decade. She is an old-time fiddler, guitarist and vocalist. When she’s not playing, Sarah writes and teaches about traditional music.

Virtual Author Talks

Lidia Bastianich

My American Dream

Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 PM

Adam Alter

Anatomy of a Breakthrough

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2:00 PM

Amor Towles

The Lincoln Highway
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8:00 PM

Ongoing

Italian Conversation Group: Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 PM, Wheeler Room

Crafting Group: Thursdays, Sept. 7 & 21, 10:00 AM, Wheeler Room

Week in Review: Fridays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3:00 PM, Wheeler Room

YPL Walking Club: Mondays, Sept. 11, 18, 25 at 11:00 AM. Meet in Lobby

Writing Group: Tuesday, Sept. 19. at 5:30 PM. Wheeler Room

Art Exhibit: "York Art" featuring work by members of the York Art Association, September and October. Upper Level

VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS

UPCOMING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Thu. 9/12

York Land Trust Storytime

Thursday, Sept. 14
10:30 AM
York Land Trust Headquarters

September

Costume Swap Drop-off

September

(Swap in October)

Children's Room

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Ongoing Programs - Kids

Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 AM

Baby and Toddler Time: Wednesdays, September 6,13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 AM

Lego Builders: Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

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UPCOMING TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS

Thurs. 9/21

College Essay Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 21
5:30 PM

Community Room

Join Meg Martinson, a professional advisor and teacher, for this one-hour workshop. The goal of the workshop is to educate and empower students, and give them starter resources for how to write a strong and personalized essay. A free student packet will also include sample college essays in order to highlight crucial do's and don'ts.This program is for high school students and their parents. Please register.