the art of Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper

The Mason Dixon Library is pleased to offer an exhibition of the work of Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper.

Friday May 4th the Library will host a reception from 6 pm-8 pm, and the art will be on display through May 25th in the library's Quiet Reading Room.

More on the Artist from the York Dispatch

you can view her original oils and watercolors by visiting her website.

Spring Grove -have a great day/win fabulous prizes

Spring Grove Community Day
Saturday May 19th, 2007 at the Spring Grove Area High School
7 am until 2 pm.

You are invited to attend the 1st Annual Spring Grove Community Day! The Glatfelter Memorial Library and the Spring Grove Scholarship Foundation have teamed up to offer this day of fun, food, and festivities in beautiful Spring Grove.

• Sit down meals offered in the school cafeteria
• 200 yard sale stands (available)
• 100 craft stands (available)
• Non-Profit Organizations will have displays and activities
  

In conjunction with Community Day there will be a raffle.
Tickets are $10.00 and the prizes are:
1st PRIZE A 6 Day- 5 Night Cruise Baltimore to Bermuda for Two(or $3200.00)
2nd PRIZE $1000.00
3rd PRIZE $500

Your chances of winning are very good compared to the PA Lottery!!

All proceeds will be split between Glatfelter Memorial Library and the Spring Grove Scholarship Foundation. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact the Library.

We hope to see you there!

YES! Youth Empowerment Summit at MML

Wednesday May 9th
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Youth Empowerment Summit has been completely planned by Martin Library’s Teen Advisory Board, and is thus truly by teens, for teens.

This program will last from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and will consist of 90 minute morning and afternoon workshops (see below). There will also be a performance by the local band Rosematter, and a keynote speech by noted Young Adult author Vivian Vande Velde. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We can accept up to eight students from every high school in York County.

If you would like to participate in this program, please call Clio (846-5300 ext 246) for more information as soon as possible, or contact your school principal or librarian.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 846-5300 ext 246 or via email at chathaway@yorklibraries.org.

• A Keynote Speech by author Vivian Vande Velde


• Breakfast and Lunch provided


• A performance by local band, Rosematter


• and tons and tons of prizes

Classes offered in 90 minutes segments - learn something new, learn something fun.


Bead Working
Learn to create and design different jewelry from glass and plastic beads as well as designs for elegant and intricate jewelry. Beads can be used to make bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and key chains. Limit: 20 per workshop.

Scrapbooking
Bring in your own pictures from home and use photo safe adhesives, papers, enhancements, stickers, cutting tools, and other tools to make your own scrapbook. It’s easy to make a scrapbook, each of which tells its own story! Limit: 20 per workshop.

College Prep.
Learn from college consultant, Vicki Keriazes, all you need to know about the college application process. Everything from how to get money to myths and truths about college. Limit: 30 per workshop.

Salsa Dancing
Watch a salsa dancing routine performed by Pasos Caribenos and learn some moves of your own. A great workshop for performance artists! Limit: 25 per workshop.

Filmmaking
Professor of Film and Media at Towson University, Brian Plow, will teach all there is to know (or all that can be taught in 90 minutes) about filmmaking. Limit: 20 per workshop.

Writing Workshop
Get tips on writing and learn about getting published from noted Young Adult author, Vivian Vande Velde. Limit: 15 per workshop.

Bead Making
Use a rod and blowtorch to make up to three decorative glass beads of various shapes, sizes, and color! Considering a career in jewelry? This one’s for you! Limit: 10 per workshop.

Drawing
Freelance artist, Mike Hawthorne, shares some tales of what it’s like drawing for a living and teaches some basic drawing techniques. Learn skills useful for a career in the visual arts! Limit: 25 per workshop.

Comic Book History
Learn about the history of one of America’s most popular visual media with Joe Miller who shares his vast knowledge of the history of comic books in America with plenty of show and tell. Limit: 25 per workshop.

Web Design
Hear about the places to host your site, the best services to keep your pictures, video and tunes, and how you can move from talented amateur to money-making web designer. We'll be in the computer lab, so you can build your own site through the session.
Emphasis is on fast and free. Limit: 12 in workshop

Everything Alpaca -

“Everything Alpaca”
Comes to Dillsburg Library
Thursday May 17th, at 7 P.M.
Photo credit Christophe Meneboeuf

Alpacas-of-Fieldstone-Crossing Farm owner Kathy Ammerman will wax enthusiastic about wool at the Dillsburg Area Public Library Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Comparing her alpacas, llamas, and sheep, she will explain the differences in their fleece, while Nancy Scott from Boiling Springs, will demonstrate carding, cleaning, spinning, and the differences in the wearable items produced by the varied structure of the woven fibers.

Ms. Ammerman will bring “Bebo Norman,” the farm’s prize juvenile male alpaca. She also will show the new ram “Zeek, son of Zachary,” in front of the library. Father and son are known for having scores of healthy progeny “on the ground”.

The presentation will include “everything alpaca,” such as birth, feeding, trimming feet, injections, showing, shearing, and sales. Tax incentives accompany the raising of alpacas, which has made it possible for the farm to keep or train horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and peacocks, and accept neglected animals. On June 21, Jubilee Day in Mechanicsburg, the animals will comprise a “Noah’s Ark” reenactment.

Lee Ammerman, an endodontist, and Kathy receive visitors to the farm from churches, camps, and nursing homes. They arrange activities with Girl and Boy Scouts, and Royal Rangers. Some volunteers on the farm are from the physical fitness classes Kathy leads at the West Shore YMCA.

Programs in the library’s 2006-2007 series “TREASURES: Made in the USA” have been underwritten by the Dillsburg Rotary Club. The library is at 17 South Baltimore St. (Route 74) near the light, phone 432-5613.

The library’s 2007-2008 series, starting November 8, is “COMICS: From the Classics to the Graphics”.

Auction for Local Artwork

On display at Martin Library, "Time Artwork" created by Dallastown High School Students is up for Silent Auction; you can bid online up until Sunday the 29th of April.

There are banners, posters, ceiling tiles, and even a sculptural piece that all reflect the overall theme. Click here to see the main aution page












All proceeds from the auction will support future GO programming.

thinking ahead to the winter holidays

Would you like to have a magnificent hand-knitted holiday stocking for only $10?

Betty Druck, our knitter of considerable skill, is ready to take orders; she has a huge portfolio of patterns and colors, and each stocking can be personalized with a name.

They make great gifts for baby or bridal showers, adoptions, blended families, or "just because that felt stocking from a big box store is tacky" - some folks even order them for cherished pets.

Betty adds special embellishments to her stockings--beads for the center of flowers or tree decorations; angora yarn for beards and tiny ribbons on packages. A variety of patterns are available and you may view pictures at the library.

Stockings will be delivered in November

and they still cost only $10.

Each stocking is a labor of love as well as a work of art. What are you waiting for? Call the library today!

Catch a flick at Southern York!

Each and every Saturday, there are movies shown at Southern York County free of charge and for folks of all ages.

Now, you might be laboring under a mistaken impression; some people think that Libraries find the most obscure and stale movie, blow the dust off of the VHS tape, and cram it into a creaky and cranky player for their patron's "enjoyment."

Not So! Could not be any further from the truth... not only are these new releases on DVD, but they're being shown with a gorgeous projector in a home theatre-like experience. Portable, practical, and given to the library for this express purpose, this new projector will last for many years.

Although the licence for showing movies prevents us from digitally advertising EXACTLY what's being shown, this page has some hints as to what newly released movies are being offered. If you can't figure out the hints, feel free to call the library and ask. (717) 235-4313

10:30 are movies for everyone, 1:00 feature films rated PG-13 and are suitable for teens and adults.

A few kid-safe examples are; Flicka, Shrek 2, and Night at the Museum.

Stranger than Fiction, The Guardian, and Dreamgirls are other examples of movies that might be shown for teens and adults.

We aren't offering popcorn (yet) but you can get free coffee every Saturday.

Both programs are underwritten by the Friends of Southern York County Library to whom we are very grateful.

Would you like to help the library offer fun, relevant, and exciting programs for the community? Become a Friend of the Library!

Collinsville Library - Annual Yard, Book, & Plant Sale

Does this beautiful spring weather have you yearning to get your fingers dirty?

Check out the Collinsville Library - Annual Yard, Plant, and Book sale.

Held Saturday, May 19th (after the last date of frost!!) you'll have the oppportunity to support your local library AND get inexpensive plants, books, and gently used items.

Interested in cleaning out your clutter? Yard sale spaces available for a fee! Call 927-9014 to reserve a space and cash in on your own “treasures.”

But wait- there's more!!

Are you a whiz with your baking skills?
New This Year: A pie baking contest for adults (ages 18+)

Details can be found here - We're going to have some fun, hope you can be there!

Meet and Greet @ the Collinsville Library

Have you met your local government officials?
Do you know who the candidates are for Township Supervisor or Borough Council?

The Friends and Staff of Collinsville Community Library are proud to announce a meet and greet to be held on Thursday, May 3rd.

The event will be held from 7-8 p.m. at the library located on Rt 74 on the grounds of the Clearview Elementary School.

That night, officials and candidates from Chanceford, Lower Chanceford, and Peach Bottom Township as well as Delta Borough will visit the library.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend, meet, ask questions, have some refreshments and thank these local officials for their continued support of our local library.

Dear Reader, I'm sorry but I think it's time I started seeing more patrons....

ONLINE BOOK CLUBS coming soon!

If you are interested in one of the many genres, we'll email you a 5-minute portion of a book. (bite-sized niblets of information, if you will)

During the week you can read 2-3 chapters at your convenience, and decide if you want to check the book out of the library.

Opt out at any time, and know that in this (as in all things) we value and will protect your privacy.

No cost, no obligation, and no sweat; you can get as many or as few as you'd like.

Nift tool helps you with car repair 24/7 - free from Your Library

"AutoIQ" a helpful new database from Power Library!



You can now see the purpose, functionality and service requirements of any vehicle system, at any time of day or night. Of particular use are the nifty features that help you intuit your way through home-based auto repair.
(WHAT is that widget, and why are there so many screws left over??)

• full-motion video
• animated technical diagrams
• detailed instructions

all help to show YOUR vehicle and what things should look like.

Information in AutoIQ is organized into seven main automotive areas

• fuel management,
• engine management,
• heating and air conditioning,
• ignition system,
• brakes,
• suspension and steering and
• engine mechanical.

Each of these categories is further divided into detailed subcategories.

You need a computer, an Internet connection, and the most recent version of Adobe Flash Player. Check it out at www.yorklibraries.org

Collinsville Teens will now meet on Thursday evenings

T.A.F.F.Y.

Under the guidance and leadership of Essy Day, TAFFY meetings will now take place the second Thursday evening of each month.

Their next meeting will be Thursday May 10th, 2007 at 6:00 PM, and you can call 717-927-9014 for more information.

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

This exciting program will be held at the Guthrie Memorial Library Hanover’s Public Library Thursday, April 26 at 2pm John D. Bare Center

and later that same day at Gettysburg Library -
140 Baltimore Street at 7 pm

Leslie Warden, Ph.D., student in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania, will be presenting a program based on the Egyptian history and King Tut exhibits currently on display in Philadelphia

Tutankhamun, ancient Egypt's famous boy pharaoh, grew up 3,300 years ago in the ancient city of Akhet-aten. This extraordinary royal city grew, flourished and vanished in hardly more than a generation's time.

This presentation examines the religious, artistic and cultural changes that took place during the reigns of famous pharaohs Akhenaten and his probable son Tutankhamun during the "Amarna Period" (circa 1353 to 1336 BCE)

The Outreach Lecture Program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The program is sponsored locally by the Friends of the Library.

Library sponsors a bus trip to the National Book Festival!

Book Lovers, folks with a fondness for free things, or people looking for a day in DC; we can set you up!

(we have scored many free books, and some sweet sweet swag from a variety of vendors.... it has to be seen to be believed)

$38 gets you a seat on the bus for Saturday September 29th; we leave from Martin Library in York promptly at 7:30 a.m. and will return to at roughly 6 p.m. Parking is free on Saturdays, so please park on the street.

Send the check (write "Book Festival" in the note section)

attn: Jo Roussey at Martin Library.

159 E Market Street, York, PA 17401.

If you don't have your phone number printed on your check, please write it in. For more than 1 person/payment, please have a list of who's coming in your group.

Website for information
(please note: this is for 2006, and will update to 2007 when they have the information ready)

Some details from what we know, now...

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The National Book Festival, organized by the Library of Congress and hosted by the first lady, Laura Bush, will be held on Saturday September 29, on the National Mall in Washington D. C., between 7th and 14th streets from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. (rain or shine).

The festival is free and open to the public.

The 2006 festival attracted 70 award-winning authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers, and a crowd of more than 85,000.

Festival goers may bring books, or buy them at the festival, for authors to sign. Children can meet some of their storybook characters, who will appear on the festival grounds throughout the day

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of your favorite authors.

Mother's Day tea - May 19th - Glen Rock Public Library

Now here's a lovely idea for you and your mother; enjoy a few hours chatting over tea and yummy delights, and support the library as well.

The woman catering this event is well known in the area, and has an absolutely exquisite facility in her own right.

Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock

Mother's Day Tea May 19th 1-3PM

$10/person....limited to 30 people

contact the Glen Rock Library to purchase tickets and make arrangements

The tea is being catered by Nancy Swindler of The Joy Garden Tea House in New Freedom. Her website is http://www.thejoygarden.com/

Storytelling Workshop at Martin Library April 28th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Frances E. Keller, Director of Marketing

Phone: (717) 846 5300 ext. 225

Email: fkeller@yorklibraries.org

159 E. Market Street / York, PA 17401

Judy Wolfman Teaches Storytelling at Martin Library

The Art of Storytelling is the focus of an upcoming four-hour workshop at Martin Library, 159 E. Market Street in York. Professional Storyteller Judy Wolfman will share her trade secrets during the class on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For those who enjoy ‘spinning a yarn’ and sharing the fascination with others, this session will offer coaching and feedback. Finding stories, techniques and strategies for telling a story, and marketing of your craft will be discussed.

Class size is limited to 15, and registrations are accepted on a first come basis. Fee for the course is $45. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch.

Wolfman has been a professional storyteller for 15 years, performing throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Florida and California, and on cruise ships. She is a member of the National Storytelling Network. Wolfman teaches The Art of Storytelling for McDaniel College, and at York College, and is the founder of York Tellers. In addition to storytelling, Wolfman is the published author of 9 children's books.

For more information, please call Fran Keller at (717) 846-5300 ext. 225, email fkeller@yorklibraries.org or visit http://www.yorklibraries.org/.

AARP Driver Safety Program offered May 19 and 20

April 15, 2007 – For Immediate Release

Contact: Demi Fair, Director

Day: (717) 235-4313

AARP Driver Safety Program at Library – New Dates

Shrewsbury, PA – The Southern York County Library, 80 Constitution Avenue, Shrewsbury, will be hosting an AARP Driver Safety Program. The 2-session course will be held on Saturdays, May 19 and 26, from 1 – 5 pm in the Library’s Heritage Room. The cost of the program is $10.

The 8-hour classroom course, facilitated by AARP volunteer Jim Healy, is designed to help drivers update their driving knowledge; sharpen their driving skills; compensate for normal age-related physical changes; reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injury; and drive more safely. The course covers subjects such as “Judging Yourself”, “Potential Trouble Spots” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.”

Pre-registration is required for this program. The class is limited to 25 participants. The course is designed for ages 50+, but really anyone who drives can attend. To register, send or hand-deliver a $10 check payable to AARP to the Southern York County Library with your name, address and phone number. Mail to Southern York County Library, PO Box 239, Shrewsbury, PA 17361. Registrations must be received no later than Thursday, May 17.

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Demi Fair

Director, Southern York County Library

(717) 235-4313

free health insurance for Children; information session

April 15, 2005

For Immediate Release

Contact: Demi Fair, Director (717) 235-4313

Expanded CHIP coverage – Sign-ups at Library

Shrewsbury, PA – Cover All Kids is Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell's expansion of the CHIP Progam. With Cover All Kids, all uninsured children and teens in the commonwealth who are not eligible for Medical Assistance will have access to affordable, comprehensive health-care coverage. Now, no family makes too much money for CHIP. It's the same great program, now available to all families

The Southern York County Library, located at 80 Constitution Avenue, Shrewsbury, will be providing information and registration materials for CHIP, led by Colleen Salvatore of Capital Blue Cross, on Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 – 11:30 am in the Library’s Children’s Activity Room. No advance registration is necessary. Questions can be directed to Demi Fair at the Southern York County Library at (717) 235-4313.

Demi Fair

Director, Southern York County Library

(717) 235-4313

Launching a new format for News Events -

Greetings all -
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