YCL E-NEWS January 2023 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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Totally Cool Winter Reading ChallengeDecember 12, 2022 – January 31, 2023 • Register Online Now |
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Help us read at least 2 million minutes and earn "totally cool" prizes for yourself as we compete for cash awards during our Winter Reading Challenge! This year's theme, "All the Feels," is open to all ages, and participating is easy! Just track your reading progress online as you read or listen to anything you want, then log your time in Beanstack. Once you've logged your first five hours, stop by any YCL location by January 31 to pick up a prize. You don't have to stop at five hours of reading! For every five hours logged, you'll receive one entry to win the Totally Cool Grand Prize. You can earn up to five entries into the drawing! Register now at any YCL branch, the Bookmobile, or online at yclibrary.beanstack.org to get started, or visit yclibrary.org/wrc for more information. Happy Reading, York County! |
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An Evening with Pianist Jacqueline Schwab |
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Workforce Opportunity Services, a leading non-profit organization that connects individuals in underserved populations with transformative career opportunities, is hosting a free, two-part concert series — "An Evening with Pianist Jacqueline Schwab." Each session is designed for those of all ages and aims to stimulate their creativity and expand their horizon in the arts. From Ken Burns’ documentaries to the White House to PBS's American Roots special with The American Pops Orchestra, Jacqueline Schwab is known for evoking America's musical past, but in a fresh, personal way. |
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In this series, Jacqueline will showcase her newest project, "I Lift My Lamp — Illuminations from Immigrant America," as well as perform arrangements of traditional song and dance tunes reflecting different aspects of winter: Wednesday, January 18: "I Lift My Lamp — Illuminations from Immigrant America" highlights vintage song and dance tunes from Western and Eastern European, Latin American, and other immigrants to celebrate community music-making and America’s cultural diversity, inviting listeners to reflect on their own musical roots and pride in their heritage.
Wednesday, January 25: "Drive the Cold Winter Away" features traditional song and dance tunes about winter — storms, cold, hibernation, and loneliness — but also community fun times, like skating. Drawn from traditional Celtic and American roots, Jacqueline's pieces encourage participants to find warmth, relax, and regroup during the quiet winter months, before the busy springtime.
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. *Photo courtesy of Ted Crane: tedcrane.com. |
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Kanopy: Films Honoring
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we remember the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this January, we encourage you to learn more about the man and his mission. By exploring this collection of documentary films on Kanopy, you'll gain a greater appreciation for his deep belief in civil rights. Learn more at kanopy.com, where you can also watch him deliver his memorable, meaningful words. |
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Help Welcome Carlton, Jr.! YCL invites you to come meet Carlton, Jr., Lake Wylie Library's new bear and mascot! Carlton was delivered in November and is all set for visitors. We appreciate the generosity of the Carlton Fund, which allows us to beautify our library with projects like this, and we look forward to many years with our new bear! We'd also like to wish Carlton, Sr., who had to be removed due to termite and weather damage, a happy retirement! |
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Another recent addition we are excited to announce is our new outdoor solar charging tables. These tables, available at all YCL locations and equipped with charging stations powered by solar energy, are topped with an umbrella-style canopy which incorporates the solar panels. Each table also provides: |
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Four Qi-enabled wireless charging locations Two USB Type C power outlets Dual-port, high-speed USB-C charger ports High-intensity LED lighting system with timer and push-button operation Ambient lighting activated at dusk
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We hope you'll enjoy these new, environmentally-friendly tables, just one of the many ways YCL has expanded our services to our patrons and community! |
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Income Tax Forms Available Soon |
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YCL will once again offer limited Federal tax forms to the public, although we currently do not have an expected arrival date. We encourage you to visit the IRS website to view, download, print, and order your Federal tax products online. No paper state income tax forms will be available. We will also provide a helpful handout with resources for finding tax forms and assistance. Please continue to check yclibrary.org for updates. |
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Friendship, Unity, & Coming Together:
Join 'York County Reads!' |
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YCL's Fourth Annual York County Reads takes place February – March, 2023! This exciting program connects readers throughout York County as they read the same books at the same time. Our goal is to promote literacy and community engagement for this year's theme, "Friendship, Unity, and Coming Together." All ages can read one or all of our featured books to get inspired and encourage others around you to sign up and read together. Tag us on social media with #yorkcountyreads2023, and look for more information soon at yclibrary.org! |
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OverDrive App Users: Switch to Libby Today! |
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OverDrive app fans, have you tried the Libby app yet? It's the newer, easier-reading app from OverDrive! Libby has the same great content you want and adds lots of new features we know you'll love! Notable Libby features include: |
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Notifications: Never miss a chance to borrow the book you’ve been waiting for! Libby even sends push notifications when the latest issue of your favorite magazine is available. Preferences: Just want to see books for kids? Only into audiobooks? Libby lets you set preferences to see only the content you’re interested in.
Soon, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued, so we recommend you upgrade to Libby for the best reading experience for all ages. Download it today at overdrive.com/apps/libby. |
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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. New Year's: All YCL locations will be closed Saturday, December 31, through Monday, January 2, for New Year's. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: All YCL locations will be closed Saturday, January 14, through Monday, January 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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! Normal operating hours have now resumed: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See you soon at 206 E. Main St. in Old Town Rock Hill!
*During our holiday closings, the book drops at our Rock Hill and Clover locations will be closed; only the book drops at our Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and York Libraries will remain open for returning library materials. No fines will be charged for overdue items during these times. Visit yclibrary.org for more information about our Fine-Free Policy. |
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