York County Libraries offer back-to-school resources
Shawn Bissett, 9, of Springettsbury Township, checks out some of the science projects in SIRS Discoverer at Martin Library Aug. 9. The program is one of the several online resources offered to kids...
View ArticleOne Book, One Community announces 2013 events at York County Libraries
One Book, One Community announced its 2013 pick this week: “The Cellist of Sarajevo” by Steven Galloway. Set during the Siege of Sarajevo, the novel follows four city residents dealing with the effects...
View ArticleBring the kids to York County Libraries’ GOAL celebration
Kids line up to get author Will Hillenbrand’s autograph at the 2012 GOAL celebration. Hillenbrand will return for this year’s event Nov. 16. (Submitted) York County Libraries focuses on a goal each...
View ArticleYork County librarians name best books to give as gifts for the holidays
Purchasing books for a loved one can be a tricky endeavor. Will she like it? Will he read it? Does she already own it? This holiday season, whether you’re seeking a gift for the office exchange or your...
View ArticleMartin Library to host ‘A Day of Exploring STEM’
Martin Library recently purchased two types of robots, the LEGO NXT and BeeBot, to provide kids with a hands-on opportunity to program robots. They will be available for kids to use during the “A Day...
View ArticleThis weekend, I read my first e-book
(Associated Press) This weekend, I read my first e-book. I know, I’m basically a thousand years behind the times. But I love physical books, and physical bookstores and physically browsing through...
View Article2014 One Book, One Community programs kick off in York
Programming for the 2014 One Book, One Community read kicks off this month with several book discussions. The program, launched in 2004, encourages readers in several counties — this year, York, Berks,...
View ArticleYork County libraries offer resources to encourage New Year’s resolutions
By DEB SULLIVAN On the Shelves So what is it you want out of life this year? Are you resolving to eat healthier, get in shape, travel, spend less or get a better-paying job? Whether it is one of these,...
View ArticleYork County libraries celebrate Black History Month
Martin Library Children’s Services Librarian Laura O’Grady leafs through the pages of the book “Rap A Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles — Think of That,” one of the books she uses to teach students about Black...
View ArticleYork County Libraries’ Summer Reading Club for 2014 focuses on science
York County Libraries staff members and volunteers have been preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Club in many ways, including preparing the packets that will be given out to children and teens...
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