YCL E-News Summer 2020 Have a look at what's new for York County Library! |
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YCL invites all ages to read with us for our virtual "Imagine Your Story" Summer Learning Challenge, sponsored by the Friends of the York County Library. The challenge is simple: Read 10 hours and get a prize! For every 10 hours you read (up to 50), you'll earn one entry into a Grand Prize Drawing. Help us reach our goal – 5 million minutes! Register now! |
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Check out our YouTube channel for virtual storytimes, crafts, tutorials, performances and more for the whole family! |
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Imagine Your Story with B-Rad June 15, 17, & 19; 10:30-11:00 a.m. • June 16 & 18; 4-4:30 p.m. Live stream with B-Rad the magician as he incorporates magic with a motivational message on the importance of reading books. Tune in for a different magic show each day. Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. |
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Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress June 8-14: Join the ScienceTellers as they soar high into the air and touch the clouds on the back of a dragon! Then, journey with them behind the scenes as they explore the science of matter. Superhero Storytime
June 8, 10:30-11:00 a.m.: YCL will be hosting an online storytime with your "Friendly Neighborhood Web-slinger!" Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. Fairytale Princess Storytime
June 8, 3:30-4:00 p.m.: YCL will be hosting an online storytime with your favorite "Under the Sea" Mermaid Princess! Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. Kickoff Craft: Castle Pencil Holder
June 9: Join Miss Rhonda to make a "castle tower" pencil holder using things from around your house! Kickoff Craft: Homemade Lava Lamp
June 10: Join Miss Zandrea for a craft and science demonstration to make your very own homemade lava lamp! Magic Snake Bubbles June 11: Love bubbles? Then make this fun, outdoor STEM craft with Miss Lori using recycled materials! |
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Kickoff Craft: Popsicle Stick Catapult
June 12: Join Miss Karen for a craft and science demonstration! Make a mini-catapult using just a few materials! Superhero Storytime June 16, 11-11:30 a.m.: YCL will be hosting an online storytime with your favorite "Caped Crusader from Gotham!" Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. Fairytale Princess Storytime June 22, 3:30-4:00 p.m.: YCL will be hosting an online storytime with your favorite "Rose Princess" from Beauty and the Beast! Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. Fairytale Princess Storytime
June 24, 3:30-4:00 p.m.: YCL will be hosting an online storytime with your favorite "Pumpkin Carriage Princess" from Cinderella! Be sure to leave a comment or question for an interactive experience. Rumplestiltskin
June 22-28: Join the Columbia Marionette Theatre for a fast-paced comedic take on the original Brothers Grimm story! With the help of a troll, the daughter of a poor miller weaves straw into gold for the greedy king. However, she soon discovers his help comes with a very high price! |
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More virtual events are coming in July! Check them out on our Events Calendar! |
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Provide your name, email, library card number, and Discord username. Please note this channel is only for York County students ages 11-17. |
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Weekly Programs • Game Afternoon: Mondays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Books & Fun: Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Chess Club: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. • Pride Chat: Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Dungeon & Dragon: Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. • Drop-in Chat: Fridays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
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Imagine Your Story: Teen Kick-off Party June 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for some summer fun! We'll sign you up for our Summer Learning Challenge. Games, prizes, and fun activities are to be expected! Preposterous Trivia June 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Find out all the knowledge you never knew you needed and get yourself ready for silly questions! We'll have three random prize drawings! |
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Hunger Games Fandom Day June 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m. To celebrate the new book release, go back to post-apocalyptic Panem and test your knowledge of the Games with trivia and more fun activities. May the odds be ever in your favor (of winning the prize)! Percy Jackson Fandom Day June 30, 3:00-5:00 p.m. What cabin do you belong to at Camp Half-Blood? Come find out! We'll have trivia, prizes, and other fun activities to celebrate all things Greek! |
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Family Trivia: June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Unite with your family, meet new friends, and test your knowledge of pop culture and more! We'll have a prize drawing! |
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More virtual events are coming in July! Check them out on our Events Calendar! |
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Visit the Library – From Home! Our locations are closed, but our 24/7 Virtual Library brings the Library to you! You only need a YCL card to access our popular and our newest resources and learning tools, and even movies, TV, music, audio/e-books, and magazines! Check out our Research, Self-Publishing, and Online Learning pages. See why York County Library is Your Community Link! Find the latest updates to these services on our Digital Services Updates page. |
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Curbside Services Now Available as Part of YCL's Phased Reopening Plan Curbside services are now available. Anyone with a York County Library card or eCard can check out materials they have placed on hold (books, audiobooks, DVDs, ILLs, and HotSpots). Please hold all Book Club Kits and Kinder Kits until further notice. All YCL locations will remain closed to the public during this phase. Outside book drops will continue to remain open, and all items will be properly quarantined. No overdue fees will be charged for items returned during this time. For more information, see our Phase 2 Overview Guide, continue to check our website and Facebook page, or contact us. Curbside Pick-Up & Phone Service Hours: Fort Mill & Rock Hill: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday;
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Saturday Clover, Lake Wylie, & York: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, & Friday All YCL locations remain closed until further notice. |
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