YCL E-NEWS November 2021 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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Come "Write" In! It's National Novel Writing Month! 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! The Main Library in Rock Hill will host “Come Write In” sessions, Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 16, and 30, from 5–6:30 p.m. 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 Self-Publishing Resources will show you how to create, share, and publish your e-book, find local content from self-published, local authors, and join a monthly writing webinar series. For more information, visit indieauthorday.com. |
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Take the "Totally Cool" Winter Reading Challenge!Dec. 13, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022 • Register Starting Nov. 29 |
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It's Back! We're joining Zoobean and Lerner Publishing Group for "Read for a Better World," Beanstack’s annual Winter Reading Challenge! This winter, we challenge York County to read 2 million minutes and help us get a chance to win book collections, autographed books, and virtual author visits, shared among the top-performing libraries and schools. Registration begins Nov. 29; look for more details soon at yclibrary.org. |
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ABCmouse: Free Home Access YCL patrons now have free home access to ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy! Designed for children ages 2–8, this award-winning digital learning resource features more than 850 lessons and 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas. |
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hoopla Bonus Borrows Return The hoopla digital Bonus Borrows have returned for November! YCL patrons can choose from hundreds of titles in our Bonus Borrows collection. These hoopla 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 new "Flex" Borrows. |
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Bonus Borrows themes for November include: Adult Education • Family Holiday Heroes & Villains • Holiday • Learn with hoopla! Kids • Lifelong Learning Romance • Sci-Fi • Series You'll Love • Thrills & Chills Visit YCL's Virtual Library to start downloading now, and, in case you missed it, hoopla just launched a whole new experience for Android Auto! Listen to music and audiobooks more safely and easily using your vehicle's in-dash display. |
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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! Through Nov. 15, York County Library cardholders can borrow an ebook or audiobook copy of Five Total Strangers, by Natalie D. Richards, with no waitlists or holds. In this suspenseful thriller, a hitched ride home in a snow storm turns sinister when one passenger is plotting for it to end in disaster. Visit our Virtual Library to access Libby or OverDrive and get your copy now! |
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Learn more about the Big Library Read at biglibraryread.com, where you can join the discussion board and a live virtual event with Natalie D. Richards, and also get a chance to win Libby swag, a tablet, and signed books by the author! |
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Family Storytime in the Park: Join us at Miracle Park on Monday, Nov. 8, from 4–4:30 p.m. for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime filled with stories, songs, and more! Come early to check out books from the Bookmobile. No registration is required and children of all ages are welcome. Miracle Park is located at 1005 Eden Terrace in Rock Hill; storytime will be held in the picnic area near the playground. For more information, see the Events Calendar. |
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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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- The Children's Department at the Main Library in Rock Hill will be closed to the public Monday, Nov. 15, while new furniture is installed.
- All YCL locations will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving.
- Friends Books on Main will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving and will resume normal operating hours Friday, Nov. 26 – Saturday, Nov. 27.
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