News Releases for YCLS

Library at Art Institute of York CLOSED 6/23-6/27

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:12:00 +0000

Due to construction, Martin Library at The Art Institute of York - PA in Springettsbury Township will be closed June 23-27 and will reopen when it is safe to do so. Beginning June 30th, please check back to find out the library's status or call 755-2300 and ask for the library.

Saturday in the Park - Summer Reading Club!

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:08:00 +0000

Summer Reading Club begins Monday June 9th, but you can join us for the All-City Summer Reading Club Kick-Off this Saturday!

We'll be gathering at Albemarle Park on June 7th from Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Prize Drawings every hour on the hour, beginning at 1:00

We'll Have Activities, Programs, Games, Food ... and MORE

*Bouncy House
*Face Painting
*Balloon Animals
*Petting Zoo
*Lollipop Games
*Spin the Wheel
*Mystery Box
*Fish Pond

Come on out and see us - and get a jump on the fun this summer!!!

Jigsaw Mania!

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:05:00 +0000

The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will host its annual jigsaw puzzling contest on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Contestants race against the clock to assemble the most jigsaw pieces in 45 minutes. Bring your own team, or join others at the program.

To sign up for the event, please call or stop by the library at 80 Constitution Avenue, Shrewsbury, PA, (717) 235-4313. Pre-registration is encouraged.

The “Buzz” on Fly-Fishing

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Shrewsbury, PA –

The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County kicks off its Adult Summer Reading program series “What’s Buzzing @ Your Library” with a lively introduction to Fly-Fishing on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7pm. 50-year veteran fly-fisherman Carl Knoch covers all the basics needed to spend a day on the stream, including equipment requirements, casting lessons, an elementary entomology of what fish eat, and a discussion of basic types of flies and tying.

Knoch has been fly fishing for more than 50 years, starting as a young boy on streams in southern York County. He received a fly tying kit as a teenager and has been practicing that hobby ever since, even building his own fly rod from components. He has participated in a number of entomology studies to identify the types of insects on which trout feed. His love of fishing has prompted him to carry a pack rod on almost every vacation and he has fished streams and lakes in more than a dozen different states. What he likes most about fly fishing is the total escape it provides in some of the most beautiful places on earth. “When I’m fishing that’s all I’m concentrating on, everything else just melts away,” he said.

When not on a stream, Knoch is Manager of Trail Development in the Northeast Regional Office of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. He also has serves as Chairman of the York County Rail Trail Authority. He holds a BS and MBA from Penn State. Knoch and his wife, Anne, and their Golden Retrievers, Samantha and Lucy, live in New Freedom.

To sign up for the event, please call or stop by the library at 80 Constitution Avenue, Shrewsbury, PA, (717) 235-4313. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Martin Library has been named an "American Dream Library"

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:47:00 +0000

MARTIN LIBRARY NAMED ONE OF 34 "AMERICAN DREAM LIBRARIES" BY DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION & AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Deb Sullivan
717.840.7435 ext. 234
dsullivan@yorklibraries.org

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS THE “AMERICAN DREAM” FOR MARTIN LIBRARY AND 33 LIBRARIES ACROSS U.S.

“The American Dream Starts @ your library” Grant
Funds Literacy and Immigrant Services at Martin Library

York, PA – Martin Library is one of 34 libraries that has received “The American Dream Starts @ your library” grant to help increase literacy services to adult English language learners. Each of the winning libraries will receive a one-time award of $5,000. The grants are funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and implemented by the ALA.

With the grant funding, Martin Library will add additional English as a Second Language (ESL) learning materials to our highly popular ESL collection. Currently, we offer approximately 370 ESL resources for native Spanish and Arabic speakers, and there exists a great demand for supplementary foreign language resources. In the first month of 2008, the circulation of these learning materials has surpassed that of any month in 2007. The increasing demand of our existing ESL collection indicates the projected success of the ESL collection expansion.

Martin Library maintains a close relationship with the School District of the City of York, supplying resources to more than 1,000 English language learners and their families in the school district who represent more than 20 countries and 10 languages, and the York County Literacy Council, which served 621 adult ESL students speaking 39 foreign languages last year. Students and their families from both the school district and the York County Literacy Council, have access to our library’s entire collection and will greatly benefit from additional ESL resources. To view items within our ESL collection, please visit the library or our website: www.yorklibraries.org.

As the district library center for both York and Adams counties, items from Martin Library’s collection are available for checkout to more than 500,000 people. As the York population continues to grow in size and diversity, Martin Library meets changing needs through quality and service innovations. Additional ESL learning resources will make an immediate impact on our ability to serve our growing, diverse community while empowering all learners to become responsible, productive citizens.

The funded libraries represent communities in 18 states – Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin - ranging from large urban areas to small, rural towns. Each library demonstrated a need to provide literacy services to adult immigrants and a need to expand and/or add resources and services for adult English language learners. A complete list of the winning libraries is available at www.ala.org.

Public libraries have long been a cornerstone of the American dream, providing equal access to information. It is one of the first places to which many immigrants turn for help in learning to read, write and speak English.

“As a longtime supporter of literacy and education, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to fund the ‘American Dream’ grant initiative,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s CEO. “Public libraries are in a unique position to directly reach immigrants and help them assimilate into a new community. These grants will enable local libraries to provide the English language literacy services most needed in their area.”

The National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) recently found that 11 million U.S. adults or approximately one in 20, most of whom are immigrants, have such limited English skills that they can’t read a newspaper, understand the directions for medication or help their children with schoolwork. “The American Dream Starts @ your library” grant was founded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and ALA to meet the growing demand for English language literacy services.

About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 65,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. For more information visit www.ala.org.

About Dollar General
Dollar General is a leading discount retailer with more than 8,000 neighborhood stores. Dollar General stores provide convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The company has a longstanding tradition of supporting literacy and education. In 2007, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $5.7 million in grants to 407 nonprofit organizations, helping more than 300,000 individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. To learn more about Dollar General, visit http://www.dollargeneral.com/. Dollar General is a partner of the Campaign For America’s Libraries, a multi-year public education campaign sponsored by the American Library Association to speak loudly and clearly about the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st Century.
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What's the Buzz?!

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:21:00 +0000

Six unique exhibits and displays will be buzzed about from June 9 to August 9 - this includes

a "Bugs Eye View" Photography Contest
The York-Adams Area Council After School Cub Scout Program will spin a giant 3-D Web in the atrium complete with handcrafted bugs.
Fly Fishing Basics
Beekeeping 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Beekeeping, and
Crime Solving Bugs

Keep your eyes peeled on http://go.yorklibraries.org to see upcoming events and offerings.

More about "Go"

GO! (Great Offerings!) is a community programming series that seeks to build community connections through dynamic and unique learning opportunities.

Martin Library hosts three series annually, each lasting approximately eight weeks. Each themed GO! series includes displays, author visits, workshops, book discussions, special events, and contests.

Make this Easy Lap Quilt

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:05:00 +0000

Easy Lap Quilt

The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will be hosting a four-week quilt series on Tuesday evenings in June. The program will be presented by Marty Gifford and will be held in the Library’s Heritage Room. The Library is located at 80 Constitution Avenue in Shrewsbury. Pre-registration is required, and the course fee is $20 plus materials.

Using only four fabrics, participants will learn: how to properly use a rotary cutter, basic strip-quilting techniques and an easy binding option. Construction and sewing tips will be shared at each session to help produce a professional looking product. All can be successful in this class. Skill level is beginner to advanced.

Marty Gifford has taught classes in Country Folk Art Painting through the Girl Scouts of America, and has more than fifteen years of quilt-making experience. Most recently, she led a “Crazy Quilt Purse” class at the Paul Smith Library. Seating for this class is also limited, and early registration is encouraged.

Class dates are Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 7-9pm.

For more information about this program (including a complete list of required materials) or to sign up, contact the Paul Smith Library of Southern York County at (717) 235-4313 by Friday, May 30, 2008.

Collinsville Library is having a plant, book, and yard sale

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

HUGE Book, Plant
and Yard sale!

May 17th 2008
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Food, fun, and treasures for everyone!

The Friends of the Collinsville Library are having their annual yard and book sale from 8am-2pm.

There will be more than 50 vendors, delicious food, plants and books galore and a pie-baking contest!

Space rentals are available for $15.00 for 1st space and $10.00 each additional space. The booksale will be held rain or shine in the Clearview Elementary School Cafeteria.

Bring the entire family and have a good time!

There will be lots of good things to eat - in the past this has included funnel cakes by Wilson’s Funnel Cakes, along with soup, sandwiches, and lots of other tasty homemade treats.

Contact the library for questions about the contest, information on space rentals, or if you have materials to donate to the sale.

Outside activities will be canceled in the event of rain.

Calling All Parrotheads - “It’s Always 5 O’clock at Naylor’s”

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:53:00 +0000

Saturday May 17^th from 5:00 pm-11:00pm at Naylor’s Vineyards and Wine Cellar in Stewartstown.

Tickets are now on sale for the fifth annual Margaritaville - presented by Gordon’s Body Shop and Towing. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold with no waiting list.

Food is served from 5:00-7:30 featuring George’s Famous BBQ.

Beer,
water,
soda

is included in your ticket price and Margaritas are available for sale $3 or 2 for $5.

BBQ chicken, pulled pork on rolls, macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked beans and assorted cookies for dessert.

Live music by “Captain Quint" - YES, this is the band that usually opens for Jimmy Buffet while he's on tour.

We also have a DJ and yes there is dancing!

Silent auction is varied with everything from

gift certificates for crabs,
gift baskets,
artwork,
furniture,
skiing lessons,
sports stuff

- most anything you can imagine

Tickets are $40.00 in advance and you must be 21 years old.

Don't miss out!

Memoir Writing Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:52:00 +0000

April 21, 2008 - For Immediate Release

Contact: Don Dellinger, Director

Phone: (717) 244-2032

Memoir Writing Workshop

Red Lion, PA – Author, Lori Jakiela, will be offering a memoir writing workshop at the Kaltreider-Benfer Library on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:30pm. “Writing From Your Own Experience” is free and open to the public, and will teach participants how to turn their memories into memoirs. Registration is requested.

Jakiela, a native of Western Pennsylvania, is the director of the writing program at The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. In addition to teaching, Jakiela is an active writer whose fiction and nonfiction works have been widely acclaimed. Her book, Miss New York Has Everything was published in January 2006, and her poems and essays have appeared in numerous publications including The Chicago Review and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

Jackiela is a Commonwealth Speaker, whose programs are provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. The Kaltreider-Benfer Library is located at 147 South Charles Street in Red Lion. For additional information about this and other events, please contact the Kaltreider-Benfer Library at (717) 244-2032.

Don Dellinger

Director, Kaltreider-Benfer Library

(717) 244-2032

Eat Out as Isaac's and support your library

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:44:00 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
For Release: April 2, 2008

Isaac’s to support One Book, One Community Campaign with fundraiser during National Library Week!

Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli will hold a three-day fundraiser in support of the 2008 One Book, One Community Campaign on April 14, 15 and 16 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm at all Isaac’s Restaurants & Deli locations in its 20 locations in Southeastern PA. During the three-day evening fundraiser held concurrently with National Library Week, Isaac’s will donate 25% of proceeds from customers who support the One Book, One Community project.

Flyers will be distributed at all participating public libraries in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties and at HACC (Harrisburg Area Community Colleges) at their Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses. Forms may also be found at community partner locations and online at York County's Website, http://www.oboc.org/ or http://www.isaacsdeli.com/. Library users and other supporters of the project are invited to bring the flyer to the Isaac’s Restaurant of their choice, fill out the information and hand to the cashier upon checkout.

The six-county group organizes One Book, One Community to promote the value of reading by recommending a compelling book that links community members in a common conversation through readings, group discussions, programs and other events. The 2007 title was The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. The 2008 title will be announced on August 27th and will mark the launch of this year’s campaign, which runs through the last week of October. The regional reading campaign, now in its seventh year, was the first of its kind to be initiated in Pennsylvania. Thousands of residents in the eight-county area read the book and attended programs, book discussions and film showings held at public libraries and other community venues.

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Isaac’s NLW Fundraiser for OBOC ~ page 2

During past years, the One Book, One Community effort was made possible through the generosity of many community leaders via financial donations or in-kind contributions. This is Isaac’s third year of support for the One Book Campaign. WGAL-TV is the campaign’s major media sponsor and has been since the program’s inception.

For more information about the One Book, One Community Campaign, go to http://www.oboc.org/

Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli offers fundraisers to community organizations throughout the year. For more information visit their website at http://www.isaacsdeli.com/

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For More Information Contact:John J. Roberts, IIIMarketing CoordinatorISAAC'S Restaurant & DeliPh: 717-394-0623, x-33
jroberts@isaacsdeli.com

Karen Hostetter
Community Relations Manager
York County Library System
717-840-7435 x208
khostetter@yorklibraries.org

Mary Ann Heltshe-Steinhauer
Community Relations Coordinator
Library System of Lancaster County
717-207-0500 x1222
heltshe@lancasterlibraries.org

National Library Week Features Author and Floral Designer Bill Murphy

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:02:00 +0000

Floral designer Bill Murphy will share his secrets for creating eye-catching spring and summer floral designs at four area libraries: Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Mason-Dixon Public Library, Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, and Dover Area Community Library during National Library Week, April 13-19.

His designs include elaborate wedding arrangements to simple artistic wreaths to enjoy everyday. Visitors to Martin Library’s grand re-opening in 2005 were greeted with Murphy's work throughout the new and refurbished spaces. One breathtaking centerpiece climbed skyward and highlighted the new atrium.

A variety of themed floral designs are featured in his book Entertaining with Flowers. “How-to” photos of many of the projects are included for readers to try at home. Murphy hopes that attendees at the four library presentations will be inspired to look at floral design differently and take away at least one new idea to try. His books will be available for purchase and signing following each event.

Admittance is free. Registration is required for the programs by contacting the respective library.

Bill Murphy Appearances:
Monday, April 14 6:30 p.m.
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
147 South Charles Street,
Red Lion
244-2032

Tuesday, April 15 6:30 p.m.
Mason-Dixon Public Library
250 Bailey Drive, Stewartstown
993-2404

Thursday, April 17 6:30 p.m.
Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center
**Program held at Kreutz Creek Presbyterian Church
252-4080

Saturday, April 19 10:30 a.m.
Dover Area Community Library
3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover
292-6814

Dover Area Community Library Offers 'Right on the Money' Finance Classes

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:26:00 +0000

Family-friendly program teaches parents and children to manage money

Dover – April is Financial Education Month in Pennsylvania. The Dover Area Community Library is offering free, family-oriented series on personal finance and money management. ‘Right on the Money’ was developed through a partnership between the Penn State University Cooperative Extension, the Heinz Endowments and the Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education as an easy-to-use curriculum to provide financial education to children ages 5-7 and their parents.

“Right on the Money” is a new innovative program that uses enjoyable children’s books to introduce kids to key financial concepts and provides parents with tools to reinforce their own financial knowledge as well as help their children build sound money management skills.
“This program helps parents strengthen their financial skills. It gives them creative ideas and helps them feel more comfortable teaching positive money management skills to their children. And, frankly, it’s a lot of fun!” according to librarian Debbie Van de Castle.
The four-part program will begin Wednesday, April 9, 2008 and continue April 16, 23, and 30. Dover Community Library is located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Road. For more information, contact Debbie Van de Castle at 717-292-6814.

Hanover Library to Hold Workshops in Honor of Pennsylvania Financial Education Month

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:00 +0000

For more information, please contact: For immediate release:

Molly Krichten, Associate Director March 14, 2008

Guthrie Memorial Library

Hanover’s Public Library

2 Library Place

Hanover, PA 17331

717-632-5183 x 320

mkrichten@yorklibraries.org

Library to Hold Workshops in Honor of Pennsylvania Financial Education Month

In honor of Financial Education Month, as proclaimed by Governor Ed Rendell, the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library, in conjunction with Belco Community Credit Union, will be holding two free financial education workshops for adults of all ages.

The first program will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 pm and is called Your Credit Score: How to Find it, Fix it, Keep it. It will teach those in attendance what a credit score is, how it affects a person’s overall financial wellbeing, how one can get a credit report for free, how to fix a poor credit score, and maintain and improve a solid score.

The second program will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm and is called Budgeting 101: Managing Your Income for a Positive Outcome. It will teach participants how to develop a reasonable and manageable budget that will help them attain their financial goals, including paying off debt and managing savings.

Both workshops are free and open to the public. Please call 632-5183 to register.

For more information about the Guthrie Memorial Library and its community programming, please visit www.guthrielibrary.org

Guthrie Memorial Library Presents a Second Helping of Books for Breakfast!

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:54:00 +0000

For more information, please contact: For immediate release:

George Matthew, Assistant Director for Youth Services March 14, 2008

Guthrie Memorial Library

Hanover’s Public Library

2 Library Place

Hanover, PA 17331

717-632-5183 x 311

gmatthew@yorklibraries.org

Guthrie Memorial Library Presents a Second Helping of Books for Breakfast!

On Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 am, the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library will present Books for Breakfast: A Second Helping with Patty Hegberg.

This round of Books for Breakfast will be based around two books – Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey and But No Elephants by Jerry Smath. Patty Hegberg will be making banana-blueberry muffins and orange fluffies as a cooking tie-in.

Patty Hegberg appears weekly at the Guthrie Memorial Library for a program called Babies and Books. The first Books for Breakfast program took place on Saturday, February 16 and drew more than 100 people of all ages.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information about the Guthrie Memorial Library and its family programming, please visit www.guthrielibrary.org

Multi-Cultural Day at Guthrie Memorial Library in Hanover

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:10:00 +0000

On Saturday, March 8, 2008, from 10 am – 2:30 pm, the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library will be celebrating the diversity of our community and our world through its second annual Multi-Cultural Day family event.

The schedule of activities for the day is as follows:

10:15 - 11:15 Borreguita and the Coyote - This interactive storytelling and art project program will be presented by local storyteller Beth Rebert and art teacher Kari Van Zante.

11:30 - 12:30 Belly Dancing & Yoga Hour - Nationally-recognized performer, and local dance studio owner, Ms. Ziva will begin the hour with some dance from the Middle East, and yoga instructor Ila Vidyarthi will guide participants through an introduction to the ancient practice of yoga.

12:30 - 1:15 A Taste of Many Countries - A sampling of dishes from all the various countries represented will be available in the John D. Bare Center.

1:15 - 2:30 Dance Finale - Traditional Mexican dance by local group Grupo Folklorico San Jose will be followed by the more contemporary stepping stylings of the Temple Guards of York.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to visit tables throughout the library, each representing a country or culture of the world. These tables will feature artifacts and ephemera from various regions and will be staffed by those individuals with specific ties to that cultural community. Also at the tables will be the official flag of the country represented. Children can complete a coloring activity sheet that, once completed, can be submitted for a prize.

For more information about the Guthrie Memorial Library and its community programming, please visit our website at www.guthrielibrary.org.

Retirement Planning Seminar - Kaltreider-Benfer Library

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:32:00 +0000

Retirement Planning: with Brian Lauer

Red Lion, PA – The Kaltreider-Benfer Library will be hosting a program on retirement planning and investment strategies on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30-8:00pm. The event will be presented by Brian Lauer, of Waddell & Reed, and will be held in the Board Room of the Library. The program is free and registration is not required.
Topics for discussion will include cash flow and financial position analysis, risk management, and estate planning & wealth preservation. Mr. Lauer, a licensed financial advisor, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and multiple years of experience in the field of finance. Waddell & Reed, a securities and investment advisory group, has been in business for over 70 years with a commitment to helping investors develop and work toward their financial goals.
The Kaltreider-Benfer Library is located at 147 South Charles Street in Red Lion. For additional information about this and other events, please contact the Kaltreider-Benfer Library at (717) 244-2032.

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Don Dellinger
Director, Kaltreider-Benfer Library
(717) 244-2032

Right On the Money!

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:25:00 +0000

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover Area Community Library3700-3 Davidsburg RoadDover, PA 17315717-292-6814
CONTACT: Debbie Van de Castle
717-292-6814

THE DOVER AREA COMMUNITY LIBRARY IS OFFERING FAMILY FINANCE HELP THAT’S “RIGHT ON THE MONEY”
Family-friendly program teaches parents and children to manage money

Dover – The Dover Area Community Library is pleased to announce that it will be offering free, family-oriented money management lessons through an innovative new program developed for Pennsylvania community-based organizations and libraries. “Right on the Money” is a program that uses fun, age-appropriate children’s books to introduce kids to key financial concepts and provides parents with tools to reinforce their own financial knowledge as well as help their children build sound money management skills.
“Nearly 75% of parents feel they are unprepared to teach their kids about basic personal finances,” said Debbie Van de Castle, Director of the Dover Area Library. “This program helps parents strengthen their financial skills. It also gives them creative ideas and helps them feel more comfortable teaching positive money management skills to their children. And, frankly, it’s a lot of fun!”
“Right on the Money” was developed through a partnership between the Penn State University Cooperative Extension, the Heinz Endowments and the Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education to create an easy-to-use curriculum for teachers, librarians and other community members who are interested in providing financial education to children ages 5-7 and their parents.
The four-part program will begin April 9, 2008. For more information, contact Debbie Van de Castle @ 717-292-6814

BIG Book Sale & Donation Request

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:40:00 +0000

BIG Book Sale & Donation Request

Shrewsbury, PA – The Friends of the Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will be holding a large Used Book Sale on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the library in Shrewsbury. The sale will feature nearly 15-20,000 books, audio books, music and movies at bargain prices. Sunday hours are 11-4pm, with $5 early bird entrance at 10am.

Shoppers may select from a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, audios, videos, and children’s books at low, low prices. For avid book collectors who enjoy having the first peek at sale items, the Friends are offering early admission for a $5 entrance fee at 10am.

Tax-deductible donations of books, music and movies will be accepted at the library on Saturday, April 5 from 10am-3pm, and on Sunday, April 6 from 11am-2pm. Acceptable print items include hardback and paperback novels and non-fiction titles in good condition. No encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, magazines, newspapers or moldy items will be accepted.

The purpose of the Friends of Paul Smith Library is to support the Library in its efforts to serve our community. Friends meetings are held the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Library. Annual membership dues for the Friends group are $10/individual or $20/family. Questions about the organization can be directed to SYCLfriends@yorklibraries.org, or Demi Fair, Library Director at (717) 235-5806.

The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County is located at 80 Constitution Avenue in Shrewsbury, behind the YMCA and Post Office. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Library. Interested volunteers may contact the library at (717) 235-5806.

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Demi Fair, Director

Paul Smith Library of Southern York County

(717) 235-4313

Snow and Incliment Weather Closings

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Due to the hazardous weather outlook for Central Pennsylvania, many Libraries are closing early. Please call to ensure your library will be open, before venturing out.

Snow will be changing to sleet and freezing rain after noon, on Tuesday February 12th.

Medicare Benefits Seminar - Kaltreider-Benfer Library - Red Lion, PA

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:16:00 +0000

February 11, 2008 - For Immediate Release

Contact: Don Dellinger, Director

Phone: (717) 244-2032

Medicare Benefits Seminar

Red Lion, PA – Dale Young, of Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice, will present a Medicare Benefits Seminar at on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6:30pm.

Following his informal presentation, Mr. Young will be available to answer any questions in which the audience may have. The event is free and open to the public, and registrations are not required.

The Kaltreider-Benfer Library is located at 147 South Charles Street in Red Lion. For additional information about this and other events, please contact the Kaltreider-Benfer Library at (717) 244-2032.

Don Dellinger

Director, Kaltreider-Benfer Library

(717) 244-2032

Kreutz Creek Library Hosts Book Discussion Series

noreply@blogger.com (York County Library PR) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:48:00 +0000

Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center is planning a Read About It! book discussion series on the theme Detecting Women and will explore mysteries written by women with women featured as the main character. The four monthly sessions will run from February 21 through May 1.

Dr Michael Jarrett, professor of English at Penn State York, will lead these discussions. Participants can register for this free program at the library, 66 Walnut Springs Road in Hellam, and will receive free copies of the books at that time. They then can read the book before the meeting and come prepared to discuss the book, share ideas about the story and enjoy the exchange. The Thursday, February 21 session will meet at 7 p.m. and explore Agatha Christie’s Murder at the Vicarage, published in 1930.

Continuing titles and dates are:

Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Postmortem (1990) by Patricia Cornwell

Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The Salaryman’s Wife (1997) by Sujata Massey

Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Killer Smile (2004) by Lisa Scottoline

The sessions meet at Kreutz Creek Presbyterian Church, Old Church Lane in Hellam. The series is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. For questions and registration, please contact the Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center at 252-4080.