YCL E-NEWS July 2023 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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Symphony: A New, Improved Library System |
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We have some exciting news! York County Library has a new integrated library system — SirsiDynix Symphony! This new ILS brings a fresh new look and an improved search experience to our Online Catalog, as well as a more robust "My Account," and — coming soon — YCL's first-ever mobile app. |
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We're eager for you to try Symphony for yourself, and we extend our sincere thanks to all of our loyal patrons for your patience as we learn to navigate this new system. Rest assured that we are working hard to quickly resolve any problems you may experience. Here are some important things to remember: |
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When you first log into your library account, note that your PIN/password has been reset to the last four digits of your phone number on file. If you have trouble searching the catalog or signing in to your account, checking out items, placing holds, or accessing our Virtual Library services, please continue trying or contact us for help.
Library Locker pickup is currently unavailable. All locker holds can be picked up inside your local library branch until further notice. York County Library eCards are currently unavailable until further notice. Interlibrary Loan Service has now resumed.
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Please check yclibrary.org/symphony for more information and future updates. We hope you enjoy using Symphony for a new, improved Library experience! |
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There's still time to join the "All Together Now" Summer Learning Challenge! Don't miss your chance for awesome prize drawings and reading incentives! Register online and use our fun, interactive Beanstack service to get digital badges as you progress, book recommendations by email, and more. Visit www.yclibrary.org/slc for more details, and preview July's exciting lineup of virtual and in-person children's performances: |
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The Ugly Duckling July 10–23: An ugly duckling tries to find her place in the world in this fast-paced, fractured take on the classic tale, as Porkchop Productions brings your favorite characters (plus a few new ones) to life for a virtual theatre experience you won't soon forget! |
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Soap Bubble Circus July 11–14: Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble magic, "Bubble Artist" Steve Langley engages and delights audiences with soap bubble caterpillars, volcanoes, carousels, and even a soap bubble snowman that walks across a tightrope! The Ant and the Grasshopper July 18–21: Personalities collide in this side-splitting performance by theatre group Porkchop Productions, when a hard-working ant and a lazy grasshopper find themselves living too close for comfort! |
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Aliens Alive July 24–30: In The Story Ship's "Aliens Alive," an immersive, virtual space adventure, you'll help unravel musical messages from aliens using mathematics, sound science, and a Chladni Plate, a cool invention that lets you actually "see" sound! A Friendship Adventure July 25–28: Time to make some new friends through kindness and magic! Have a great time participating in the magic of B-Rad the Kids Magician while learning the importance of friendship and working together. |
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Get A Clue: 2023 Old Town Scavenger Hunt |
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Once you find all the corresponding letters on your game sheet to complete the clue, return your sheet to the YA Department. You'll receive a button for participating and be entered into our raffle for a fun prize! For full details and more fun stuff for teens, visit yclibrary.org/teen-reading. |
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"PAWS" to Read with a Lovable Therapy Dog! |
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Come practice your reading skills in a low-pressure, circle-style setting with a snuggly therapy dog! PAWS (Partnering Animals With Students) brings 4-legged friends to the Library to encourage young children to read out loud in front of their peers while enjoying the company of a friendly pooch. Reading aloud helps children expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension, and a friendly face — particularly one accompanied by a wagging tail — helps ease their reading jitters and build self-confidence. |
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Celebrate Summer with the Big Library Read! |
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Looking for an entertaining beach read this summer? Look no further … the Big Library Read returns this month! From July 13–27, YCL cardholders can borrow an ebook or audiobook copy of Sierra Godfrey's A Very Typical Family, available in Libby with no waitlists or holds. Written with characters you can’t help but cheer for, A Very Typical Family is a darkly humorous novel that will have you reveling in the power of second chances. |
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Access Libby through our Virtual Library to get this uplifting family drama now, and join the discussion board at biglibraryread.com, where you can also find out how to win book-ish prizes and Libby swag that any reader is sure to love! |
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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. |
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July 4th: All York County Library locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. The Main Library will also close at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 3, for Old Town Rock Hill's Red, White & BOOM! celebration.
Friends Books on Main: Shop a huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for all ages at the Friends of the Library book store, 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.
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