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Food Donations Erase Hunger and Library Late Fees

2012-01-26T09:55:00.000-08:00

York County Libraries is offering library cardholders a way to erase hunger and their library late fees at the same time. The “Food for Fines” program runs from Monday, February 13 through Sunday, February 19 during regular operating hours at each of the 13 York County Libraries’ locations and at Martin Library at the Art Institute of York.

“Participation in this program is as easy as picking up a few extra items during your next trip to the grocery store, and dropping them off at your library during ‘Food for Fines’ week,” says Deb Sullivan, community relations director for York County Libraries. “For each item someone donates, York County Libraries will deduct $1 from his or her late fees. During this strained economy, both food banks and libraries have seen significant increases in usage, so this project offers a win-win solution for folks; a way to take care of their late fees while helping their neighbors in need.”

All food donations should be canned or non-perishable (boxes, bags) and need to be in date. Suggested items include canned fruits and vegetables, tomato sauce, soup, cereal, rice, beans, macaroni and cheese, juice, peanut butter, and canned meat like tuna, chicken, and salmon that don’t require refrigeration prior to opening. The libraries will not accept out-of-date food, dented or rusted cans for this food drive. “This program applies to late fees only, and does not credit to items that have been lost,” adds Sullivan. “If someone has a fee for a lost item, he/she can talk with a librarian about payment.”

Food will be collected at the following York County Libraries and donated to food pantries in their service areas. They include:

• Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock -- Southern York County Food Pantry, New Freedom

• Collinsville Community Library -- Mason-Dixon Community Service, Delta

• Dillsburg Area Community Library -- New Hope Ministries, Dillsburg

• Dover Area Community Library -- Dover Area Food Bank, Dover

• Glatfelter Memorial Library -- Harvest for Hope, York

• Guthrie Memorial Library-Hanover’s Public Library -- Hanover Red Cross, Hanover

• Kaltreider-Benfer Library -- Emmanuel’s Closet, Red Lion

• Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center -- Love in Action Food Cupboard, Hellam Township

• Martin Library -- York County Food Bank, York

• Martin Library at the Art Institute of York -- West End Local Link (W.E.L.L), York

• Mason-Dixon Public Library -- Southern York County Food Pantry, New Freedom

• Red Land Community Library -- Red Land Food Ministry, Lewisberry

• Paul Smith Library of Southern York County -- Southern York County Food Pantry, New

Freedom

• Village Library -- Christ United Methodist Church Food Pantry of Jacobus

All of the libraries have hours Monday through Saturday, with Martin Library in York open on Sunday afternoon. For library locations, hours, and more information, go to www.yorklibraries.org.

Martin Library’s Fantasy Spring Training Swings into Town February 11

2012-01-19T09:18:00.000-08:00

Spend an afternoon talking baseball with sports greats Paul White and Ron Shandler at Martin Library, York, PA, for its 21st annual Fantasy Spring Training to be held Saturday, February 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

White is the editor of USA Today Sports Weekly and USA Today Baseball Weekly Almanac. Ron Shandler, managing partner of Shandler Enterprises, publishes statistical reports for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers at www.baseballhq.com.

White and Shandler will discuss the following topics: how to start a Fantasy League, rating the players, auction and draft strategy, predicting player performance, position ratings, and creating and managing your team. A question and answer session will share advice and memorable stories for fans.

The program will be held at Martin Library, 159 East Market Street, York, PA. Admission is by donation of $5. For more information, please call Fran Keller at (717) 849-6925, email fkeller@yorklibraries.org or visit www.yorklibraries.org/martin.

Rutter's Donation Provides Public Access Computing at Libraries

2011-12-22T12:05:00.000-08:00

Martin Library Association Director of Development Karla Heberlig, second from left, accepts a check for $50,000 from Rutter’s Sale Representative Mike Mummert, far left; Distribution Manager Smoke Dehoff , center; Customer Service Manager Diane Quinn, second from right; and Vice President of Marketing Robert Perkins , far right. The generous donation from Rutter’s helps to underwrite free public access computing for two years at all 13 York County Libraries, plus development of a customer-centric library website which is expected to launch Spring 2012.

Nationwide, libraries are the number one point of access for folks without computer or Internet Access. This is no different in York County, where computer use has risen by nearly 20% over last year at Martin Library alone, and by nearly 10% throughout York County. According to Rutter’s Communications Manager Alexandra Henry, “Not only do job seekers use the computers in their search for employment, but their kids also research homework assignments, and families keep in touch across long distances by email.”

York County Libraries and PeoplesBank Celebrate First Grade Readers

2011-11-04T13:20:00.000-07:00

York County Libraries and PeoplesBank will celebrate first grade readers at its fourth annual “Grade One At the Library” (GOAL) celebration Saturday, November 12. It will be held from 1:30–3:00 p.m. at the West Manchester Mall. The free event features nationally-known children’s author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand who will tell stories and sketch characters from his books. Additional entertainment includes face painting by “Changing Faces for Fun”, and storytelling by Beth Rebert.

The celebration is the culminating event of this year’s “Grade One At the Library” program which encourages first grade students to get and use a library card. The library card campaign, which kicked off in September, is made possible through sponsorship by PeoplesBank. Grade one participants receive incentives during three library visits, with the final prize being Hillenbrand’s book “Down by the Station”. Children are encouraged to bring their copy along to the celebration event for the author to autograph. In addition, several of Hillenbrand’s books will be available for purchase and signing that day.

Dover Community Library Celebrates First Anniversary in New Space

2011-10-27T07:08:00.000-07:00

Dover Community Library, located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover, will observe the one year anniversary of the renovation and expansion of the library on Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Visitors are invited to see the whimsical, new mural in the program room. Meet the artist, Teresa Einsig, and Trevor Fiddler, who commissioned the mural as part of his Eagle Scout project. Trevor also designed and created two storage cabinets for children’s puzzles and crafted two display boards to hang on the adjoining wall with a large dry-erase board. Trevor’s Eagle Scout project, including the mural, will be dedicated at 10:00 a.m.

Children’s activities include story time with Gabrielle Murphy, the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess, at 10:30 a.m. Children may also make a cow craft and greet the cow from Moove In Storage.

The festivities include light refreshments and an anniversary cake.

Learn How the Internet Can Empower Local Families: Participants in Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Invited to Martin Library’s Digital Literacy

2011-10-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Comcast has launched Internet Essentials, an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption initiative to bring internet access to low-income families, and Martin Library is assisting by providing a free 90-minute training session to help families understand the relevance of the internet and the ways it can empower them.

This training session will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 14 at Martin Library, located at 159 East Market Street, York, PA 17401. All members of the public are invited to attend, including parents and students who utilize the internet. To register for the training session, please call or visit the Information Services Desk at Martin Library: 717-849-6926. The topics covered in this informative training session conducted by Martin Library will include:

• Which online resources are available to help families meet everyday needs, such as finding healthcare information or job openings
• How to protect personal information on the internet
• How to introduce your family to safe habits while browsing the internet

Research shows the majority of those without broadband service don’t understand how the internet can positively impact them. This session aims to provide a broad overview of the benefits available to families receiving internet access at home for the first time under Comcast’s Internet Essentials program.

Low-cost Internet service and computers are also available through the Internet Essentials program for low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free lunches under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The goal of Internet Essentials is to help close the digital divide and ensure more Americans benefit from all the Internet has to offer. Families which have not yet enrolled in the program should contact their child’s school for more information.

Service Details:
Internet Essentials participants receive:
• Residential Internet service for $9.95 a month + tax;
• No price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees;
• A voucher to purchase a low-cost computer for $149.99 + tax; and
• Access to free digital literacy training in person, in print and online.

Eligibility:
A household is eligible to participate in the low cost internet and computer portion of the Internet Essentials program if it meets all of the following criteria:
• Is located where Comcast offers Internet service;
• Has at least one child eligible to receive a free school lunch under the NSLP;
• Has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; and
• Does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.

To sign up for the Comcast Internet Essentials program, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit: InternetEssentials.com.

Waste Management Donation Funds Educational Improvement Programs of the York County Library System

2011-09-19T12:56:00.000-07:00

(Sept. 19, 2011 – Red Lion, PA) Brian Fuhrman (left), of Waste Management, presents a $3,000 check to Don Dellinger, Director of the Kaltreider-Benfer Library, in support of the library’s Summer Reading Club, which served over 1,700 children this summer. The York County Library System, and its thirteen public libraries, operate a county-wide Summer Reading Club aimed at improving the reading ability of children, and preventing reading loss during the summer months. This summer nearly 11,000 children registered for the program, and participants logged 95,000 hours of reading time. Visit www.yorklibraries.org for a full listing of children’s, adult and family programs offered by York County Libraries.

Big Winnings for Rev's Fan!

2011-09-19T10:58:00.001-07:00

Chad Neiman of Dover and York County Libraries Development Director Karla Heberlig pose with a life-size bobblehead of theYork Revolution’s popular mascot, Downtown. Neiman won the giant Rev’s collectible as part of the team’s partnership with the York County Libraries this season.

York City Mayor Kim Bracey & Curious George read to children at Martin Library

2011-08-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

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(August 1, 2011) Mayor Kim Bracey (center) & Curious George read to a large group of children and their parents during Martin Library’s summer story time lineup. Allison Meckley, Martin Library’s Children’s Library & Teen Forum Manager is seated far right. To date, over 10,500 children have registered for the York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York joint literacy and physical activity program. The “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Club and “GO and Explore Your World” physical activity program continues through September 5, 2011, and has been designed to get kids reading and moving in York County. The program lineup features free events like story times, author visits and concerts, book discussions, contests, and program incentive prizes to encourage children to read books and hike trails during the summer months. For more information about the family-friendly fun taking place at libraries and parks throughout York County, visit www.yorklibraries.org.

TravelFest Slated for July 16th

2011-07-06T07:23:00.000-07:00

Gifford Pinchot State Park will be the site of this year’s summer festival “TravelFest: Passport to the World”. York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York will hold the event from 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday, July 16 near the park’s Nature Center.

Entrance and activities are free for the entire family. Featured entertainment includes storyteller Ellen Helfrick and Congressman Todd Platts at 10:30 AM; storyteller Paula Gilbert at 11:15 AM; The Cat’s Pajamas at 12:00 PM, and Team B.A.D. at 1:00 PM. In addition, there will be a variety of “make and take crafts”; appearances by storybook favorite Curious George; and an opportunity to complete the GO York checkpoints located at the park. The festival will be held rain or shine.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Picnic lunches are welcome; plus food will be available for purchase from G & G Catering, Chilly Dilly’s, and Bricker’s Famous French Fries. Also available for purchase will be the recently released children’s book “B is for Boomer.” Boomer is the York Revolution’s team dog who has been touring libraries this summer. The books are on sale for $10 each, with proceeds benefitting the libraries.

TravelFest is part of the “One World, Many Stories-GO and Explore Your World” summer reading club and physical activity program. This year’s theme encourages kids from birth to age 18 to learn about countries and people around the globe. Registration for the free program has started at all 13 York County libraries and online at www.yorklibraries.org. Kids can sign-up anytime this summer, and may track their accomplishments through Labor Day, September 5.

The program is proudly sponsored by The York Water Company, with additional support by Capital BlueCross and Smart Magazine. More information about the York County Libraries summer reading club and GO York physical activity program can be found at www.yorklibraries.org and www.goyork.org.

Collinsville Library to Participate in Stonetown Story and Dig

2011-06-22T08:07:00.001-07:00

Welsh quarrymen came to Southeastern York County, PA, in the mid-1800’s because of the rich vein of slate in the ridge near the Susquehanna River. They built a small group of stone dwellings, now known as the Coulsontown Cottages, similar to the homes that they had in Wales. A few are still standing today, some privately owned and two that are being restored by The Friends of the Welsh Cottages, a branch of the Old Line Museum in Delta, PA. But where did the slate workers and their families live before they built the individual cottages?

As part of Summer Reading Club, Collinsville Community Library invites interested individuals and families to two events to learn about Stonetown, PA, an excavated area believed to be one of the first residences of the early Welsh settlers. Meet Steve Ciborowski on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm at Collinsville Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, PA. Steve will talk about his recent excavations at the site of a large apartment building that dates from 1805. Originally built as a residence for the Scot-Irish and English workers, the building housed many Welsh workers and their families when they came later. It is also documented that the Welsh held religious services there before they built permanent churches in the area. Steve will display numerous artifacts that he found at the site. Families may sign up to visit the site and help with the dig on Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday evening’s presentation is a prerequisite to participate in the trip to the site.

Steven Ciborowski is an avocational archeologist and historian who grew up in the Bel Air area of Harford County and with his wife Kerry and two daughters Jennie and Susan have lived in the Delta area of York County since 1984. At an early age he became enamored with nature and exploring the countryside and has been collecting antique bottles and artifacts since the age of twelve. He is a member of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society, the Old Line Museum, and has been an Assistant Scoutmaster of Mason Dixon Troop 400 since 1987. The family maintains approximately a half mile of original Ma & Pa Railroad tracks that run through their property.

Please call the library at 717-927-9014 to register. If the library is closed, leave a message with your name and number of attendees. The Stonetown Story and Dig programs are a part of the 2011 Summer Reading Club theme, One World, Many Stories. Collinsville Community Library is located on Rt. 74, 9 miles south of Red Lion and 11 miles north of Delta, PA.

Master Puppeteer to Tour Libraries

2011-06-22T07:02:00.000-07:00

Master puppeteer Steve Abrams is bringing "Puppet Theatre Inside Out" to local libraries this summer as part of the York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York “One World Many Stories- GO and Explore Your World” summer reading club and physical activity program.

Abrams performances are free and will be held at several libraries. On Tuesday, June 28, he will appear at 10:30 AM at the Dillsburg Area Public Library, 1:30 PM at the Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion, and at 7:00 PM at the Mason-Dixon Public Library in Stewartstown. The next day, Wednesday, June 29, he will perform at 10:30 AM at the Red Land Community Library in Etters, and at 1:30 PM at the Glatfelter Memorial Library in Spring Grove. His tour will wrap up at Martin Library in York at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 30.

Abrams involves his audiences in everything he does, from the simplest form of puppetry, to an expert and very funny presentation of Aesop's Fables. He uses his puppetry and storytelling skills to share tales from many countries including "Punch and Judy" from England and Italy, "Rama and Sita" from India and Indonesia, and Aesop's Fables from Greece and Africa.

In three Aesop's Fables, a brave mouse, a lazy fox and a very determined turtle are the featured players. Kids leave knowing how to create a great turtle voice, and they are also thrilled to shake hands with a strange, blue, animal that lives in his suitcase, and This outreach lecture program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Abrams, a professional puppeteer for over 25 years, has given more than 4,000 performances all over the United States. He has presented "Folk Heroes of the Puppet Stage," program designed for the University of Pennsylvania Museum State Lecture Program, at museums, universities and 275 libraries throughout the state. Since 1979, Abrams has regularly presented shows in Philadelphia area schools. A family hobby started him in the direction of puppet shows for hundreds of children's birthdays. In addition, he has a B.A. in Communication and an M.A. in Dance Education from Temple University. He is a member of Puppeteers of America and has appeared as a guest artist with the Elm Seed Puppet Theater at the Rhode Island School of Design and executed special commissions for the Sun Oil Company and the Jenkintown Music School.

Parents' Choice Award Winner Jim Rule to Tour Libraries

2011-06-15T09:16:00.000-07:00

Parents' Choice Award Winner Jim Rule will visit all 13 York County Libraries this summer, entertaining kids and their families with song, dance and stories. The free performances are part of the “One World Many Stories-GO and Explore Your World” summer reading club and physical activity program offered by York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York.

Rule’s kid-friendly act features lively songs like "The Gingerbread Girl" and other favorites including "Count to 10" in several world languages and "The Three Little Pigs Rap" using German, French and Spanish to tell a familiar tale. Rule starts his library tour on Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 AM at the Dover Area Community Library, and 1:30 PM at the Glatfelter Memorial Library in Spring Grove. On Wednesday, June 22, he will be at the Collinsville Community Library in Brogue at 10:30 AM, and at the Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center in Hellam at 1:30 PM. On Wednesday, June 29, he appears at Village Library in Jacobus at 10:30 AM, and the Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock at 1:30 PM. The following day, Thursday, June 30, Rule will entertain families at 2:00 PM at Red Lion’s Kaltreider-Benfer Library, and at 7:00 PM at the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library. Then on Thursday, July 14, he will be at Martin Library in York at 10:00 AM. On Monday, July 18, he performs at the Mason-Dixon Public Library in Stewartstown at 10:30 AM, and at the St. John Lutheran Church in New Freedom at 1:30 PM on behalf of the Paul Smith Library of Southern York County. On Tuesday, July 19, he will be at the Dillsburg Area Public Library 10:30 AM, and at the Red Land Community Library in Etters at 2:00 PM.

The events at the libraries are free to the public as part of the combined summer program. This year’s theme encourages kids from birth to age 18 to learn about countries and people around the globe. Registration for the free program has started at all 13 York County libraries and online at www.yorklibraries.org. Kids can sign-up anytime this summer, and may track their accomplishments through Labor Day, September 5.

The program is proudly sponsored by The York Water Company, with additional support by Capital BlueCross and the York Newspaper Company. More information about the York County Libraries summer reading club and GO York physical activity program can be found at www.yorklibraries.org and www.goyork.org.

Families Take Culinary Trip to Peru

2011-06-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

Treasured Times Cooking Founder Patty Hegberg will take families on a culinary trip to Peru at York County Libraries this summer as part of the “One World, Many Stories-GO and Explore Your World” summer reading club and physical activity program. “We’ll be reading the Peruvian folktale ‘The Stolen Smell’ and cooking up some culture while we make Peruvian Chancay Rolls together,” explains Hegberg. “Then, we’ll take a virtual visit to a local bakery to see how they make their yummy treats.”

Hegberg’s library tour starts at the Village Library in Jacobus at 10:30 AM this Wednesday, June 15; followed by an appearance at Martin Library in York at 10 AM Thursday, June 16. The next week she will be at the Dillsburg Area Public Library at 10:30 AM Monday, June 20; Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, and at the Guthrie Memorial Library–Hanover’s Public Library at 7 PM Thursday, June 23. Rounding out the month, she will be at the St. John Lutheran Church in New Freedom at 10:30 AM Monday, June 27 on behalf of the Paul Smith Library of Southern York County.

In July, interested families can catch her at the Mason-Dixon Public Library in Stewartstown at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 6; Dover Area Community Library at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 12; Glatfelter Memorial Library 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 13; Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center at 10:30 AM and Collinsville Community Library at 1:30 PM on Monday, July 18; Red Land Community Library at 2:00 PM Monday, July 25; and at the Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock at 1:30 PM Wednesday, July 27.

Hegberg is first and foremost a mom who is passionate about reading and cooking with her kids. Out of that has grown another passion…to create meaningful parent/child experiences in order to enrich and strengthen family relationships. Thus, she started “Treasured Times” story time/cooking demonstrations with her family in early 2007.

“We all have heard that reading with your kids is one of the most significant things you can do with your children to improve their academics,” says Hegberg. “I believe that cooking with your kids is just as important. It teaches reading, math skills, following directions, improves motor skills, helps finicky eaters broaden their horizons and teaches an important life skill.”

The events at the libraries are free to the public as part of the combined summer program. This year’s theme encourages kids from birth to age 18 to learn about countries and people around the globe. Registration for the free program has started at all 13 York County libraries and online at www.yorklibraries.org. Kids can sign-up anytime this summer, and may track their accomplishments through Labor Day, September 5.

The program is proudly sponsored by The York Water Company, with additional support by Capital BlueCross and the York Newspaper Company. More information about the York County Libraries summer reading club and GO York physical activity program can be found at www.yorklibraries.org and www.goyork.org.

York Revolution Team Dog to Tour Libraries

2011-06-06T11:13:00.000-07:00

Boomer, the official team dog for the York Revolution, is touring York County Libraries this summer to show off the brand new book B is for Boomer. He is making the trek with the creators of the book, Author Anthony Fredericks and Illustrator Andrea Everhart. Their tale features Boomer and his beloved championship baseball team, the York Revolution.

Created as an ABC book, it can be read at two different reading levels. There is language that appeals to the very young, plus additional text that provides interesting facts about the team for older kids and parents. Fine details in the colorful pictures give clues about the libraries and the York Revolution too.

The book is an outgrowth of the 2011 season partnership between the
York Revolution and York County Libraries. The venture is aimed at
helping the libraries to raise both money and awareness for the many free
services they provide to the community.

Books will be sold for $10 each, with proceeds benefitting York County
Libraries. Fredericks, Everhart and Boomer will be appearing at the following
locations to share excerpts from the story and to sign books.

Saturday, June 11
Summer Reading Club & Go York Kick-Off Festivities
featuring
B is for Boomer Book Launch
Book Sales & Signing:
11 AM – 2 PM Sovereign Bank Stadium

Excerpts Read at:
11:30 AM Sovereign Bank Stadium
12:30 PM Sovereign Bank Stadium

Tuesday, June 14
11:30 am Dillsburg Area Public Library
2:00 pm Red Land Community Library

Thursday, June 16
10:30 am Paul Smith Library of Southern York County
1:30 pm Village Library

Tuesday, June 21
10:00 am Martin Library
1:00 pm Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center

Wednesday, June 22
10:30 am Mason-Dixon Public Library

Thursday, June 23
10:30 am Dover Area Community Library
1:30 pm Glatfelter Memorial Library

Tuesday, June 28
11:00 am Kaltreider-Benfer Library
2:00 pm Collinsville Community Library

Thursday, June 30
11:00 am Arthur Hufnagel Public Library
1:30 pm Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library

Free Kick-Off Festivities Slated Saturday

2011-06-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

Families in search of free entertainment will want to head to Sovereign Bank Stadium in York this Saturday, June 11 for the official kick-off festivities for the York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York combined summer program. The free event will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM and will feature performances by Steven Courtney + the Suitcase Musicians, and DreamWrights Youth and Family Theater. In addition, there will be face painting by Skeeta the Clown, magic by Dave Rojahn, and an animal petting zoo presented by 4H.

A special highlight of the day will be the official launch of the brand new book B is for Boomer. Author Anthony Fredericks, Illustrator Andrea Everhart, and York Revolution Team Dog Boomer will be on hand from 11 AM – 2 PM for book sales and signing, with excerpts of the book to be read at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The cost of the book is $10, with all proceeds to benefit York County Libraries.

Attendees will have an opportunity to sign up for the free York County Libraries summer reading club and GO York physical activity program, try out a GO York letterbox activity, visit displays by community groups, and enter for a chance to win door prizes.

The program is sponsored by the York Water Company with additional support by Capital BlueCross and the York Newspaper Company. The event was a recipient of the York County Industrial Development Authority Sovereign Bank Stadium Grant in partnership with the York Revolution.

For more information, go to www.yorklibraries.org and www.goyork.org.

York County Libraries and GO York Offer Summer Activities for Kids

2011-05-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

York County Libraries and Get Outdoors (GO) York have officially combined their summer programs this year, having worked side-by-side the last three years successfully. “Both programs have a huge following and nicely complement each other, so it was a natural fit for the libraries’ summer reading club and the GO York physical activity program to become one initiative,” says York County Libraries Community Relations Director Deb Sullivan. “Both of our organizations strive to keep kids active over the summer months. Go York wants kids and their families to get outside and move, and the libraries want them to be reading and learning in fun ways so they keep their literacy skills sharp. Together we are encouraging healthy bodies and minds!”

This year’s combined themes - “One World, Many Stories” and “GO and Explore Your World” - encourage kids from birth to age 18 to learn about countries and people around the globe. Registration for the free program begins June 1 at all 13 York County libraries and online at www.yorklibraries.org. Participants will each receive an official “passport to adventure” for recording the minutes they read and tracking the checkpoints they discover. Kids can sign-up for the program anytime this summer, and may track their accomplishments through Labor Day, September 5.

The program is proudly sponsored by The York Water Company, with additional support by Capital BlueCross and the York Newspaper Company.
Prizes are also generously provided county-wide by the York Fair, Chick-fil-A, Maize Quest, Harrisburg Senators, Isaac’s, the York Revolution, Regal Cinemas, Rita’s, and Brown’s Orchards and Farm Markets. In addition, many local businesses provide prize incentives to kids participating at a library near them. And as the finale to the overall program, GO York will award its grand prizes including an Xbox Kinect Gaming System and camping equipment at Noon on Saturday, October 8 during the libraries’ Reading Rainbow celebration at the West Manchester Mall.

More information about the York County Libraries summer reading club and GO York physical activity program can be found at www.yorklibraries.org and www.goyork.org.

Harley – Davidson Foundation Sponsors 2011 Youth Empowerment Summit at Martin Library

2011-05-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

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(May 5, 2011 – York, PA) Members of Martin Library’s Teen Advisory Board join representatives of Harley-Davidson at the 5th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit. The Harley-Davidson Foundation provided an $8500 grant as the presenting sponsor of this year’s summit, marking the foundation’s fifth year of support. One-hundred students, representing school districts throughout York County, attended The Youth Empowerment Summit, which was planned and implemented by the Teen Advisory Board. The day long program included post-high school career and college exploration workshops, an information fair, and a keynote address from nationally recognized young adult author, Jennifer Brown. Please visit www.yorklibraries.org to learn more about Martin Library’s Teen Advisory Board, the Youth Empowerment Summit and all of Martin Library’s program offerings.

The York Water Company Sponsors 2011 Summer Reading Club & Get Outdoors York Collaboration

2011-04-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

(April 19, 2011 – York, PA) Jeff Hines, President & CEO of The York Water Company, presents a check in the amount of $30,000 to Paula Gilbert and Trish Calvani, of the York County Library System, and Kevin Alvarnaz, of WellSpan Health. The York Water Company is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 York County Libraries Summer Reading Club & The Healthy York County Coalition’s Get Outdoors (GO) York collaboration, made possible by Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The summer reading club is an incentive based reading program aimed at boosting reading capacity and improving reading and literacy skills, as well as school readiness. Get Outdoors (GO) York is an award-winning physical activity program. Together, these programs promote the importance of literacy and physical activity in children, and served 10,300 children in the county-wide programs last summer. The 2011 Summer Reading Club & Get Outdoors (GO) York program will take place from June through August at all thirteen York County libraries and in many York County parks. Program highlights include free family events, author visits, book discussions, contests and prizes.

York County Libraries to Open eBranch April 11

2011-03-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

York County Libraries will open a new eBranch on Monday, April 11, as part of the week-long celebration of National Library Week, April 10 – 16. Open 24/7, the eBranch will offer free downloadable eAudios and eBooks at www.yorklibraries.org.

To use the new service, residents need a York County Libraries card (which is also free) from any of the 13 locations. With the library card, customers can access the virtual bookshelves remotely from home, work, and even a vacation spot via an Internet connection on their computer or with a compatible wireless device. There is a link on the website for interested individuals to determine whether or not their devices will be able to borrow library books.

Cardholders will be able to browse virtual library shelves online and can select up to five eMaterials to check out. There will be around 1,000 items available when the eBranch launches. They will include popular and bestselling titles, and everything from business to mysteries to romance. When a title someone wants is in use, an eRequest can be placed. An email notifies the person when the requested eAudio or eBook is ready for download.

Loan period for the items is two weeks with an option to reduce the timeframe to seven days if that is preferred. At the end of the loan period, the materials automatically expire and are no longer readable. Borrowers simply delete them from their computers or devices. Because of this automatic return process, there are never any late fees for eMaterials.

For individuals wanting some help on how to set up their computers and devices to use library eItems, several classes and informal sessions have been scheduled. Additional sessions will be added with details posted at www.yorklibraries.org.
To date the following times are scheduled.
Classes
Wednesday, March 30 1-3 pm
Paul Smith Library
80 Constitution Ave.
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
235-5806

Friday, April 1 9 -11 am
Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock
32 Main Street
Glen Rock, PA 17327
235-1127

Tuesday, April 5 1-3 pm
Martin Library
159 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
846-5300

Monday, April 11 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Red Land Community Library
48 Robin Hood Drive
Etters, PA 17319
938-5599

Tuesday, April 12 10am – noon
Martin Library
159 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
846-5300

Wednesday, April 13 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Paul Smith Library
80 Constitution Ave.
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
235-5806

Tuesday, May 3 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Martin Library
159 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
846-5300

Wednesday, May 4 4 - 6 pm
Paul Smith Library
80 Constitution Ave.
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
235-5806

Wednesday, June 1 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Paul Smith Library
80 Constitution Ave.
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
235-5806

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Martin Library
Monday, April 11 – Thursday, April 14 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 16 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, April 17 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Martin Library to Honor Harvey and Win Bradley

2011-03-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

(York, PA – March 14, 2011) A York County couple known for achievements in business and philanthropy, plus their love of lifelong learning will be the next Honorees of the Martin Library Honors Committee. , Harvey and Win Bradley will be honored with a tribute and reception scheduled for Sunday, May 22. The free program is open to the public.

The event begins at 3 p.m. and the brief program honoring The Bradleys will take place in the Quiet Reading Room of the Library located at 159 E. Market Street, York. A catered reception follows in the atrium of the Library. To RSVP for this public event, please contact Martin Library’s Development Office (717) 849-6952.

The Bradleys will be the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth persons honored by the Library’s special committee since the program’s inception in 1995. The program has earned more than $138,000 for a perpetual fund to buy books for the library’s collections in the names of those honored.

The Bradleys founded Bradley Lifting Company after arriving in York from their native home in the British Isles, according to Dr. Luther Sowers, chairman of the Honors Committee. The Bradleys are involved in many voluntary efforts in the community, he said, and among other acts of benevolence they will be recognized for their financial support of Sunday Hours at Martin Library. They’ve also made an impact through their support of the York Symphony Orchestra, the Agricultural and Industrial Museum, the Margaret E. Moul Home, Penn State York, as well as programs benefitting the York County Parks System and tennis for young people, Dr. Sowers noted.

Dr. Sowers is chairman of the Honors Committee made up of Robert Cox, Ruthe F. Craley, Lynne Danyo, Don Dellinger Jr., Mike Baker Frankenberry, Donna Pullo, Georg Sheets and Lori Rene Weyant. For additional information please contact Martin Library’s Development Office (717) 849-6952. Visit www.yorklibraries.org for more on what’s happening at Martin Library and at libraries across York County.

Family-Friendly Program Teaches Parents and Children to Manage Money

2011-02-23T06:02:00.001-08:00

Registration is underway for the “Right on the Money: Talking Dollars and Sense with Parents and Kids” program series at the Village Library in Jacobus and Dover Area Community Library in Dover. Geared to kids, ages 5 to 7, and their parents, the free program uses storybooks to introduce basic financial concepts like planning, spending, saving, and borrowing.

Each program consists of four free sessions that teach kids valuable money lessons and equip their parents with the tools to help them build sound money management skills. Dinner is provided at each of the sessions. Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required by contacting the library or registering on the online events calendar at www.yorklibraries.org.

Village Library’s program will be held in the library of the new Dallastown Intermediate School from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23, and 30. The school is located at 94 Beck Road in York. Interested families should contact Village Library Staff to register for the program by phoning 717-428-1034. Sessions at the Dover Area Community Library, located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Road in Dover, will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, and April 6. Library personnel can be contacted at 717-292-6814 for registration and questions.

"Right on the Money” was developed by the Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education and the Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension with financial support from the Heinz Endowments. Additional support has been provided by the Financial Stability Partnership at Lutheran Social Services of South Central PA.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation awarded the York County Library System with a grant to implement this program at libraries county-wide. The grant is a component of the Smart Investing @your library project, a partnership between FINRA and the American Library Association.

Film Donated to York County Libraries

2011-02-15T05:50:00.000-08:00

York County Libraries Director of Development Karla Heberlig accepts several copies of the short film "Branches" from local Writer/Producer Rick Hansberry. The film has been added to library collections. Hansberry's award-winning script was shot midwinter in the snowy hills of the Poconos and tells a timeless tale about friendship. Daniel Stern (City Slickers, Home Alone 2) narrated the film, and two-time Emmy Winner Michael Whalen created the musical score.

Family-Friendly Program Teaches Parents and Children to Manage Money

2010-12-29T06:25:00.001-08:00

Registration is underway for the “Right on the Money: Talking Dollars and Sense with Parents and Kids” program series at Glatfelter Memorial Library in Spring Grove, Arthur Hufnagel Public Library in Glen Rock, Collinsville Community Library in Brogue, and Dillsburg Area Public Library. Geared to kids, ages 5 to 7, and their parents, the free program uses storybooks to introduce basic financial concepts like planning, spending, saving, and borrowing.

Each program consists of four free sessions that teach kids valuable money lessons and equip their parents with the tools to help them build sound money management skills. Dinner is provided at each of the sessions. Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required by contacting the library or registering on the online events calendar at www.yorklibraries.org.

The program will be held at the Glatfelter Memorial Library from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 12, 19, and 26. The library is located at 101 Glenview Road in Spring Grove. Staff can be reached by phone at 225-3220. Sessions at the Arthur Hufnagel Library of Glen Rock, located at 32 Main Street in Glen Rock, will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 14, 21, and 28. The library can be contacted at 235-1127. Sessions will be held on Monday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road in Brogue. Interested families can register by phoning 927-9014. The Dillsburg Area Public Library, at 17 South Baltimore Street in Dillsburg, is offering its classes from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 11, 18, & 25. Staff can be reached at 432-5613.

"Right on the Money” was developed by the Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education and the Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension with financial support from the Heinz Endowments. Additional support has been provided by the Financial Stability Partnership at Lutheran Social Services of South Central PA.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation awarded the York County Library System with a grant to implement this program at libraries county-wide. The grant is a component of the Smart Investing @your library project, a partnership between FINRA and the American Library Association.

Smith Village Donation Supports Educational Improvement Programs at York County Libraries

2010-11-29T05:59:00.001-08:00

Dallas Smith, President of Smith Village Home Furnishings, presents a $900 check to Karla Heberlig, Donor Relations Manager of the York County Library System, in support of their educational improvement programs. York County Libraries operate an author visit program in partnership with county school districts and a summer reading club for all of the children in York County.