YCL E-NEWS September 2023

YCL E-NEWS September 2023
Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library!

A Library Card is Elemental. Get Yours Today!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! A York County Library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Borrow books, eBooks, and audiobooks, get homework help, or learn a new skill, all without stretching your budget! Get a free goodie bag with bookmarks, a pencil, a handheld fan, and more when you sign up for a YCL card this September. We'll also have some fun "I Got My Library Card Today" stickers for children and parents.
 
Help celebrate the value of libraries! Tell us your "library element" for a chance to win great prizes from the American Library Association. One randomly selected winner will receive a $150 gift card, and three second-place winners will receive a poster of their choice from the ALA Store. Participating is easy:
 
Snap a pic or shoot a video showcasing what you love about the library or choose a library element that best applies to you.
Post to Instagram, X, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page with the hashtag #HowILibrary.
Tag your library and your friends to help spread the word!
 
Visit yclibrary.org today to learn how to get your YCL Card. It's elemental, really — everyone should have one! Happy #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!

YCL Welcomes New Assistant Director

York County Library is excited to announce Martin House as our new Assistant Director! Martin joins us after working at Charlotte's Central Piedmont Community College since 2010, most recently as assistant Director of Public Services. Prior to that, he worked at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for 12 years, serving as Manager of Information Services at the Main Library and, later, as Branch Manager for the Sugar Creek Library.

On a personal note, Martin grew up and attended school in Germany through the eighth grade before leaving the country, eventually moving to Charlotte in 1990. His wife, Erinn, is a symphony musician, and his son, Alex, is in the eighth grade. When not working, Martin likes to spend time with his family, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and watch the occasional movie. He is also a makerspace enthusiast who enjoys 3D printing and creating his own designs.
 
Martin also has an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, and his many years of managing staff, library services, and facilities will serve him well in his new role. Please join us in welcoming Martin to the YCL family!

Upcoming Special Programs at YCL

Hear from expert presenters and make new friends at these upcoming special events! You'll learn about managing legal issues, get a look at some rare, live animals, explore your creativity with LEGOs, enjoy a discussion of Catawba Nation pottery, and celebrate your family history with other genealogists! For registration and full details about these events and more special programs at all YCL locations, visit events.yclibrary.org.

SC Bar Law Talks: Sponsored by the South Carolina Bar, the Law Talk program is an opportunity to learn from an accredited S.C. attorney. Each Law Talk features a topic presentation followed by a Q&A session with the attorney:

Paternity, Custody, & Child Support: Tuesday, September 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Clover Library
Estate Planning: Tuesday, September 26, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Main Library (Rock Hill)

Exotic Animal Encounters: Tuesday, September 21, 4–5 p.m., Main Library (Rock Hill): Join us for a "WILD" event with the animals of Exotic Encounters! Children will get up close with critters from Africa, Brazil, India, and more while they learn about animals and enjoy a whole lot of hands-on fun! Ages 6-11.

Blocks, Brews, & BBQ: Thursday, September 21, 5:30–8 p.m., Courtney's BBQ: Join the Clover Library staff at Courtney’s BBQ to build with LEGOs as we enjoy house-made brews and barbeque! We'll bring the LEGOs; you just bring your creativity. Try a free build with new friends or compete during a time trial. Drinks and food will be available to purchase. Ages 18+; please drink responsibly!

Catawba Nation Pottery: Traditions & Artists: Saturday, September 23, 2–3:30 p.m., Main Library (Rock Hill): Join Dr. Stephen Criswell, USC Lancaster professor and Director of the Native American Studies Center, for a discussion of Catawba Nation pottery, the oldest, continuous pottery tradition in North America.

Genealogy & Family History Expo: Saturday, October 14, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott (Fort Mill, SC): Come join your fellow genealogy enthusiasts, researchers, and family history buffs for an exciting, full day of genealogy and family history! This exclusive event will be held at Fort Mill's Courtyard by Marriott. Highlights include:

Twelve informative presentations including African-American Research, Revolutionary War, Courthouse Records, and Researching Women!
Exhibitors and vendors from area historical, genealogical, and lineage societies, available to meet with you!
Fantastic door prizes including DNA testing kits, free subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and much more!
Plus, a variety of free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family history research!

Unleash Your Inner Makeup Artist!

Learn how to use makeup to express yourself and build confidence with a free online workshop! "Unleash Your Inner Makeup Artist" is a safe and inclusive virtual series that embraces diversity and celebrates beauty in all its forms.
 
Whether you're a complete beginner or already have makeup experience, you'll love this unique opportunity to explore, experiment, and awaken your creativity!

Starting September 6, professional makeup artist Lisa Leveridge will provide hands-on demonstrations and personal guidance via Zoom each Wednesday from 5–6 p.m. On this four-week journey, she'll share tips and tricks on make-up for deep skin tones, working with an airbrush, face-painting, and how to be camera-ready with some red-carpet makeup looks.
 
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please enter YORK COUNTY LIBRARY or YCL where it asks where you heard about the program. You can find more information about this series and other workshops from Workforce Opportunity Services at wforce.org.

Automatic Renewals Now Available

Renewing your library materials just got easier! With Symphony, our new catalog system, YCL cardholders can now have eligible items renewed automatically on their due date. If you have email notifications, you will receive an email once this process has completed listing the items that have been renewed and their new due dates.

Please note that some items, such as interlibrary loan materials and hotspots, are not eligible for auto-renewal, and digital items (Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, etc.) are also excluded.
 
If you still haven't tried our new system, remember to log in using the last four digits of your phone number or your assigned PIN/password. No PIN is needed to access most Virtual Library services. We'd also like to remind you that the limits for items you may check out at once was recently changed. For more information about our Borrowing Guidelines, visit our Library Cards page, and learn more about Symphony at yclibrary.org/symphony.

YCL Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 – October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

YCL invites you to join us as we honor the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. Visit our Resources and Online Learning pages for a variety of online resources for the Hispanic community, including live tutoring, homework help, and language tools from Brainfuse, Enciclopedia Moderna, Escolar, and more.

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.

Labor Day: All YCL locations will be closed Saturday, September 2, through Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
 
Friends Books on Main: Shop a huge selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for all ages at the Friends of the Library bookstore, 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.
 
*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.