Mystery Faire!

at 10:00, this Saturday, (July 14th) Summer Readers are all welcome at the Codorus State Park for FREE entertainment and more.


Highlights include Miss York County, Boone: The search Rescue Dog, and much, much more!

Join in the festivities as the York County Libraries gather at Codorus Park for some mysterious fun! Pack up your family and friends and stop by for FREE crafts, activities, presenters, storytellers, and more!

Grab a blanket or lawn chair; pack a picnic or buy your lunch at one of our vendors. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tell us what you think!

If you have joined the Summer Reading Club, we're asking you what you think.

Now Adults can register themselves online (sorry teens and kids - for now it's still F2F for you)

Everyone can write a book review.

Adults, Teens, and Kids who write book review will see it appear on the website within a few days.

Not only that, but we're also interested in finding out what folks think about the events held at the different libraries.

Many libraries are offering prizes; your review is like a raffle ticket, and there are no limits to how often you may enter.

So... check and see what's happening at your library.

And remember - when it's hot you can come inside someplace cool and relax with a nice book.

RSS feeds of all event types and locations are here

Summer Reading Club!

It's time for Summer Reading Club!

Beginning Monday the 11th of June, folks of all ages are welcome to participate, read, have fun, and try for fabulous prizes.

Nobody is too young or too old for the club;

• "Read to Me" is for babies in arms up to age 6,
  


• "Summer Readers" are folks 6-12
  


• "Teen Readers" are 13 to 18 and
  


• "Adult Summer Readers" are over 18.

There are programs, contests, books, and other 'club' activities available all summer.

Check out the website for more information and don't forget the concurrent GO series.

Yummy tastes of summer - Lemon Stix

If you're familiar with the Glen Rock Street Fair, you'll know that there are many things to see and do - and in PA Dutch fashion, plenty of wonderful things to eat as well.

If you're unfamiliar with this delicious treat, you really MUST check it out. Not only will you be able to savor the sweet/tangy blend that's oh-so-refreshing, but you'll also be supporting your local library.

Don't fail to check out the enormous booksale; incredible deals on books of all sorts.

So refresh yourself, put a bounce back in your step, and load up on Vitamin C in this nutritious and yummy treat.

Photo Credit: Rachel Rappaport @ Coconut & Lime

Spring is here, but it's still kind of chilly - try wool for warmth and beauty

The weather we're having , to put it mildly, has been rather bizarre.

On cold/chilly days, I'm rather fond of warm snuggly items - and it only gets better when you were the one to knit it yourself.

If you're interested in knitting or crocheting, here are some upcoming events you'll want to explore

Ongoing Knitting @ Your Library-

Every Fourth Wednesday at 10:00 at Mason Dixon Library - If you love to knit come to the library and join our new knitting group. Knit, chat and improve your skills. Feel free to bring your current and enjoy knitting and time at their lovely Fireplace Area.

Every third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Glen Rock Library - Bring a knitting project or start a new one! All levels welcome at this friendly and informal knitting circle.

Two Tuesdays a month! At 6:00 p.m. Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam - The 2nd Tuesday of the month will continue to be our crafting night, the 4th Tuesday will be for a skills class. Learn something new at this fun library knitting/crocheting circle.

Check out this class!

Held over two Saturdays, May 19 and June 16, 10 AM- 1 PM at Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, Hellam -

You can Learn to Make a Top Down Raglan Sweater - Join pattern designer and local knitting expert Joan Hamer as she shows us how to knit a sweater form the collar down to the hem! Upon registration and payment of $10 you will receive a materials list and a homework assignment that should be completed before the first class. Bring your lunch! Beverages will be provided! Space is limited and registration is required.

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

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!

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/