YCL E-NEWS May 2021: Have a look at what's new for York County Library!

YCL E-NEWS May 2021
Have a look at what's new for York County Library!

Register for YCL's 2021 Summer Learning Challenge!
Join us for the "Tails and Tales" Summer Learning Challenge for all ages and get ready for a "paw-some" time, with prize drawings, reading incentives, virtual performances, and more! Register online starting May 17 to use our fun, interactive Beanstack service. You'll earn digital badges as you progress, get book recommendations by email, and enjoy many other exciting new features, including Friends, Leaderboards, Achievements, and Streaks! Visit www.yclibrary.org/slc for more details. The Summer Learning Challenge is sponsored by the Friends of the York County Library.

Children's Summer Learning Virtual Performances
Get ready for live animals, magic, puppets, storytimes, and more! Preview the exciting virtual children's performances we have lined up for the summer, and learn how you can find and watch these and more fun online programs!

hoopla Bonus Borrows Return
The hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection is back! When you borrow an Instant Bonus Borrows title, that circulation is FREE to libraries and costs ZERO of your monthly hoopla borrows. You'll also continue to have access to hoopla's Instant Collection of over 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more. Visit YCL's Virtual Library to start downloading now!

Overdue? YCL is Now Fine Free
YCL no longer charges overdue fines on late materials, excluding special collection items, such as Interlibrary Loans, Mobile Hotspots, etc. Fees will continue to be assessed for items that are lost or damaged.

SC State Park Kits Coming Soon 
This spring, enjoy the great outdoors with a South Carolina State Park Kit, available for checkout soon at all YCL locations. Kits contain a backpack, a magnifying glass, binoculars, and one State Park Pass (valid for free admission to all 47 SC state parks). Kits can be checked out for one week on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up and returned at the same library. Support for this program comes from the South Carolina State Library, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and South Carolina State Parks.

Hobby Kits at Lake Wylie Library
Need tools for an at-home DIY project? Check out a Hobby Kit from the Lake Wylie Library! Kits include tools for gardening, home repair, baking, or yoga. All Kits circulate for one week and must be picked up and returned at the Lake Wylie branch. If you have used a Hobby Kit, share your project with us on social media!

YA Department Awarded Grant
The Junior Woman’s Club of Rock Hill recently awarded $1,000 to the Main Library Young Adult Department, designated to purchase materials for the weekly summer "Grab and Go" Kits for students ages 11–17. YCL thanks this philanthropic volunteer organization for its generous donation and contribution to our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge.

York County Library Hours and Closing Notices
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
 
York Library Maintenance: The York Library will be closed Monday, May 3, through Sunday, May 9, for new carpet installation. Book drops will be available, and no fines or fees will be charged while the branch is closed. Holds will remain at the branch until reopening, but holds in transit cannot be redirected to another location. Items can be returned at other branch libraries or held until reopening.
 
Staff Development Day: All YCL locations will be closed as follows:
Clover Library: Monday, May 10 • Fort Mill Library: Tuesday, May 11
York Library: Wednesday, May 12 • Main Library, Rock Hill: Thursday, May 13
Lake Wylie Library: Friday, May 14
 
Memorial Day: All YCL locations will be closed Saturday, May 29, through Monday, May 31.