YCL E-NEWS November 2022 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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NaNoWriMo: 50,000 Words. One Month. |
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National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, runs midnight, Nov. 1, through 11:59 p.m., Nov. 30, challenging writers to compose a brand new, 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your writing project or NaNoWriMo word count with other writers at our "Come Write In" sessions! Plenty of outlets will be available for charging laptops and other devices, but registration is required, as space is limited. For more information, visit events.yclibrary.org. |
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If you're a local indie author, a reader, or just interested in self-publishing, join YCL in celebrating Indie Author Day, a day of education, networking, writing, and more! Our helpful Self-Publishing Resources will show you how to create, share, and publish your e-book, find local content from self-published, local authors, or join an online writing series. For more information, visit indieauthorday.com. |
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New Service: 24-Hour Contactless Pickup! |
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Our new Library Lockers are now available to YCL cardholders for convenient, 24-hour pickup service at all YCL locations! Using the lockers is simple! Just place a hold on the items you want to check out, choose a Library Locker pickup location, and wait for an email notifying you when your items are ready. You may then visit your designated Library Locker and scan your library card or enter your card's barcode number to open the locker door and retrieve your materials! For more details, see Library Lockers. |
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Join YCL for Beanstack's sixth annual Winter Reading Challenge! This year’s theme, "All the Feels," encourages readers of all ages to feel, experience, and dive into how reading enlivens our emotions. We challenge York County to read at least 2 million minutes as we compete to win cash prizes, shared among the top-performing libraries and schools across the nation. Registration starts November 28! Visit yclibrary.org/wrc or see the FAQ for more details. |
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Come Work With Us! Have you ever wanted to work at the York County Library? We have job openings available! Positions are posted online as they become available. To apply for a position, download and print the employment application or pick one up at any York County Library location. You may bring completed applications to any YCL location. Get started and apply today at yclibrary.org/employment! |
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YCL Joins 'Mural Mile' We're excited to join the Mural Mile Project at the Main Library in Rock Hill! This mural celebrates the life of beloved artist Vernon Grant and serves as the largest mural in York County. The beautiful piece of art was designed by illustrator Jill Pratzon and brought to life by muralist Osiris Rain. Stop by to see it soon, and be sure to check out the library's new indoor signage while you're there! |
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Check Out hoopla's New Movies of the Month |
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Discover new titles you'll love with hoopla's Movies of the Month! From new releases to timely topics and more, each month hoopla's content team selects a new offering of great movies. Visit YCL's Virtual Library to access hoopla and start enjoying the November Movies of the Month, as well as eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, music, comics, and more! |
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In other exciting hoopla news, digital Bonus Borrows have returned for November, with new themed collections coming soon! Choose from hundreds of Instant titles in our Bonus Borrows collection. These 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 and 5 Flex Borrows! |
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YCL Joins World's Largest Digital Book Club |
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Join readers around the world for the Big Library Read! From November 2–16, YCL cardholders can borrow an ebook or audiobook copy of A Snake Falls to Earth, a breathtaking work of indigenous fantasy, available in Libby with no waitlists or holds. In this Newbery Award-winning young adult novel, Darcie Little Badger draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave an unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family. |
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YCL Celebrates Genealogy & Family History |
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Thank you to everyone who helped make YCL's Genealogy & Family History Expo a huge success! 170 genealogists met on Oct. 15 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Fort Mill to join fellow enthusiasts, researchers, and family history buffs. It was a full day of genealogy and family history education, friendship, support, and fun! YCL also thanks the Friends of the Library for co-sponsoring this exclusive community event. |
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To learn about the other exciting genealogy programs offered each month at York County Library, visit yclibrary.org/events. |
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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. Staff Development Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, November 9, for staff training. Veteran’s Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 13. Thanksgiving: All York County Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and remain closed through Sunday, Nov. 27. Friends Books on Main will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24. From Nov. 25 through Dec. 18, store hours will be expanded for the holidays! Stop by 206 E. Main St. in Old Town Rock Hill, Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30–4 p.m.
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