YCL E-NEWS May 2022 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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Register for the Summer Learning ChallengeJune 6 – July 29 • All Ages • Register Starting May 16 |
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Dreaming of warm weather and a good book? Discover the joys of summer reading through the "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Learning Challenge! The Challenge runs June 6 through July 29, with prize drawings, reading incentives, free events, and more for all ages. Participating is simple! Starting May 16, register at any YCL branch, the Bookmobile, or online using our fun, interactive Beanstack service. Once you've registered, simply pick up a reading log at any YCL branch or track your progress online using your Beanstack account when the Challenge begins. Log all your reading progress online or return the completed record by July 29 to receive your Summer Learning Challenge incentives! Each time you complete the Challenge, you’ll be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the program. Look for more details soon at yclibrary.org! |
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YCL's Third Annual York County Reads continues through May! All ages can read one or all of our featured books about this year's theme, building community, as they get inspired, encourage others to sign up and read together, meet the authors, and enjoy other special York County Reads events. Visit our York County Reads page to register, find activities, and win a prize! Tag us on social media with #yorkcountyreads2022, and register now for these York County Reads author visits: |
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- Monday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. "Writing From Your Senses:" What does it mean to write using all 5 of your senses? Mae Respicio, author of The House that Lou Built, will show us using fun exercises and examples. There will be time for a Q&A at the end. This virtual event is limited to 50 families and is recommended for grades 3–6. Register online or call 803-981-5841 to receive instructions for joining with Zoom.
- Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. "An Author Visit with Isabel Quintero:" Isabel Quintero, award-winning author of My Papi Has a Motorcycle, will share information about her book, her writing process, her life, and other topics. This virtual event is limited to 100 families. Register online or call 803-981-5841 to receive instructions for joining with Zoom.
- Saturday, May 21, 2:00 p.m. "An Afternoon with Angeline Boulley:" Angeline Boulley, author of the multiple award-winning debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter, will speak about her novel and writing process. A book-signing will follow. This event is limited to 400 participants and will be located at Winthrop University's Richardson Ballroom (269 DiGiorgio Center, Rock Hill, SC 29733). Register online or call 803-981-5841.
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Join us for a family-friendly comic and pop culture convention! Meet Mason Deaver and Jessica Khoury at our author panel, enjoy a gaming area, cosplay contests, scavenger hunt, comic book artist panel, food trucks, crafts, comic book exchange, and much more! Visit our LibraryCon page for more details, including a full schedule of events, comic and artist information, and contest rules. |
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Take the Family for a StoryWalk® in the Park |
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Enjoy a story and the outdoors with YCL's StoryWalk® at Miracle Park! This unique project encourages literacy, family time, and physical activity in nature. Simply read the posted signs as you take a walk or scan the QR code on the first page to hear the author read the story while you wander along the path! Our featured book, Louie's Together Playground, by Dr. Nicole Julia, tells the story of a crafty llama who dreams up a plan to bring the first all-inclusive playground to his town. |
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This StoryWalk® is a partnership between York County Library and Miracle Park, which is located at 1005 Eden Terrace in Rock Hill. YCL extends a special thanks to Will Dalton for creating the sign frames as an Eagle Scout project. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. |
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Now you can access even more great online content on hoopla with the Curiosity Stream BingePass! Access the entire Curiosity Stream collection with just one hoopla Instant borrow! - Watch videos directly through the Curiosity Stream website.
- Choose from thousands of documentaries and nonfiction series to fulfill your curiosities.
- Stream as many videos as you like for 7 days.
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Visit hoopladigital.com get started, and be sure to check out the new Bonus Borrows for May! These Instant titles will be at NO cost to libraries and require ZERO of your monthly borrows. You'll also continue to have access to your 10 monthly Instant Borrows, as well as your 5 "Flex" Borrows. |
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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. Memorial Day Holiday: All York County Library locations will be closed Saturday, May 28, – Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. |
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