YCL E-NEWS Aoril 2023: Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library!

YCL E-NEWS April 2023
Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library!

Timeless Tales, Music, & More! • April 24–29Comporium Amphitheater at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Mark your calendars! York County Library is excited to announce the 22nd annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival! Watch the magic of storytelling come to life with special pre-festival events throughout the week, one-of-a-kind performances from national and local performers, and an exciting full day of stories, music, and more. Don't miss this tale-telling extravaganza — join us April 29 at the Comporium Amphitheater as our community comes together for this time-honored tradition! Featured guests include: 

Donna Washington • Tim Lowry • Lona Bartlett • Carlo Dawson • Flat Tire Trio Porkchop Productions • Fish the Magish • & More!

Visit patchworktales.org for performer bios, a complete schedule of events, and more, and stay tuned — the winners of our Youth Visual Art Contest will be announced soon! An art reception will also be held during the festival.

Celebrate National Library Week, April 23–29

Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and eBooks. But there's so much more to the story of libraries! Today's libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more.
 
National Library Week serves as a time to celebrate our nation's libraries and library workers' contributions, and an opportunity to promote library use and support. If you haven't checked out York County Library lately, you're missing the full story!

YCL offers a wide array of programs, classes, and resources, as well as internet and technology access, tools for literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Stop by for a visit during National Library Week, April 23–29, and see why "There's More to the Story!"

Vote for Your Favorite Adult Fiction Titles!

Novel Madness continues! There's still time to cast your votes for the best adult fiction titles from the first two decades of the 21st century. Who will be crowned champion? It's up to you!
Vote online starting each Wednesday, and watch as the best books move to the next round. You may just discover a new favorite book or author! 

Virtual Workshop Series: Poetry for Beginners

For thousands of years, poetry has been a lyrical bridge that connects one human experience to another. April is National Poetry Month, and Workforce Opportunity Services, a leading non-profit organization that connects individuals in underserved populations with transformative career opportunities, is hosting a free, four-part series — "Poetry for Beginners." 
 
In this series, Urban Word Mentor and Poetry Slam champion Tony McPherson will guide us through writing exercises, freewriting prompts, and deep dives into the work of some of the world’s most exciting contemporary poets.

Each session is designed for those of all ages and aims to stimulate their creativity and expand their horizon in the arts. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please enter YORK COUNTY LIBRARY or YCL where it asks where you heard about the program. For more information about this series and other WFO workshops, visit wforce.org.

An Afternoon with Shelley Shepard Gray

Join us for a virtual meeting with Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times best-selling author of Her Heart's Desire, Once Upon a Buggy, and more! Light refreshments will be served, and a Q&A session will follow. Signed bookplates and more will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event will be held at Clover Library on April 11 from 3–4 p.m. and is limited to 30 attendees. Please register online or call 803-222-3474, and plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can start our conversation promptly.

Thanks for Taking Our "YC Reads" Challenge!

Thanks to all those who participated in YCL's Fourth Annual York County Reads! We hope you enjoyed our featured books, author visits, and other fun York County Reads events as we celebrated this year's theme, "friendship, unity, and coming together." Be sure to look for more announcements about future reading challenges soon, and keep reading, York County!

OverDrive Set to Retire Legacy App Soon

On May 1, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to visit our Virtual Library and upgrade to Libby to continue using the library's digital collection. In Libby, you'll find the same great titles in a beautiful, modern, easy-to-use app, and your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you. Once you've downloaded the Libby app, getting started is easy:

Find your library and sign in. When you open Libby, you’ll be guided through simple setup steps to find your library and sign in with your library card.
 
Sync your OverDrive wish list. Once you’re signed in, you’ll be prompted to sync your OverDrive wish list.
 
Start reading and listening. Browse your library and find something new to borrow, or start reading the current loans on your shelf.

Find more help and information about upgrading to Libby, including tutorials, video walkthroughs, and FAQs, at overdrive.com/apps/libby/switchtolibby.

Grant Resources for Non-Profit Organizations

Looking for grants for your non-profit organization? Check out Foundation Directory Online, a premier resource for locating in-depth information about grant-makers and their grants. With exhaustive data, intuitive search functionality, and informative data visualizations, FDO delivers quality funding prospects and the information you need to reach your fundraising goals quickly and efficiently.

Please note, FDO is only accessible online at the Main Library in Rock Hill.

Get Income Tax Help as Filing Deadline Nears

Have you filed your taxes yet? The deadline for most Americans to file Federal tax returns is April 18, and YCL has only limited Federal income tax forms available. We encourage you to view, download, print, and order your tax products online. For more tax resources and last-minute assistance, visit our Tax Resources page or view YCL's Tax Help Flyer. Good luck!

York County Library Hours & Closing Notices
All Locations: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Main Library (Rock Hill), Fort Mill, & Lake Wylie: Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Clover & York: Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Easter Holiday: Happy Easter! As a reminder, all York County Libraries are closed on Sundays.
 
Friends Books on Main: Help us celebrate the 7-year anniversary of the Friends of the Library book store this month, and come shop a huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for all ages! The store is open to the public at 206 E. Main St. in Old Town Rock Hill, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.