YCL E-NEWS August 2022 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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As part of this year's summer reading incentive for meeting our goal, Library Director Jason Hyatt agreed to kiss Daisy, "the most famous pig in the world!" Daisy stopped by with her pug friend, "Dixie Cup," to share pig noises, treats, and a story from her owner, Farmer Minor. |
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Everyone had a great time "pigging out" with Daisy as we learned all about her pampered porcine life, how she became so famous, taking the "Daisy Pledge" to keep reading, … and seeing her pucker up for kisses from staff and the audience! |
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YCL is working to help build consumer awareness about the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, which replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit on December 31, 2021. This new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband connectivity and devices for eligible households struggling to afford internet service. To learn more about the discounts, eligibility, and how to apply, click here or visit www.fcc.gov/acp. For more assistance or resources available for the York County community, check out our Community Links page. You'll find helpful information about COVID-19 prevention, local news, South Carolina, and more. |
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Were you financially impacted by COVID-19? Are you late on rent and utilities? You may qualify for rental assistance! A trained SC Stay PLUS expert will be available for assistance with applications at the Main Library in Rock Hill. No appointment is necessary. Stop by the second floor each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring proof of your identity, current housing situation, back rent to landlord and/or utilities owed, and income. |
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Take a free family trip to Ebenezer Park with a new Park Passport! Park passports are now available for checkout at all YCL locations and provide unlimited entry to Ebenezer Park and the upcoming Allison Creek Park for everyone in the vehicle. The 26-acre Ebenezer Park, located north of Rock Hill on the shores of Lake Wylie, offers a wide variety of daytime recreational opportunities and overnight stays in one of 66 campsites. Take a swim, walk, fish, or just relax! To borrow a park passport, simply search our online catalog for "Ebenezer Park Pass." |
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Please note, passports can only be checked out for one week on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up and returned at the same library. |
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Get Ready for Back to School with YCL |
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Preparing to go back to school can be fun when you visit the YCL Bookmobile at these free community back-to-school events! |
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Don't miss these other great back-to-school events at York County Library: - Middle School Meetup: Thursday, August 4, 2–3:30 p.m.; Main Library, Rock Hill. Meet fellow York County middle school students, learn some tips for navigating middle school, and pick up some school supplies! Ages 11–14. Register online or call (803) 981-5870. Limit 20.
- High School Hangout: Wednesday, August 10, 2–3:30 p.m.; Main Library, Rock Hill. Meet fellow York County high school students, learn some tips for navigating high school, and pick up some school supplies! Ages 14–18. Register online or call (803) 981-5870. Limit 20.
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The award-winning Hellosaurus app is now available on hoopla BingePass! This interactive story platform builds confident, curious, and creative kids. One hoopla Instant borrow provides kids with 7 days of unlimited access to the entire Hellosaurus app, where they can enjoy great interactive video content that puts them in the center of their favorite stories. Highlights from Hellosaurus include: |
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- Turns screen time into active learning
- Activates the device’s camera, microphone, multi-touchscreen, and motion sensors to transform the way kids learn through stories
- Designed by early childhood experts for kids ages 2–8
- Stories from award-winning creators, makers, and musicians
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In other exciting hoopla news, digital Bonus Borrows have returned for August! 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. |
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You'll also continue to have access to your 10 monthly Instant Borrows and 5 Flex Borrows. Bonus Borrows themes for August include: All Things British • Bingeworthy Series • Children's Clubhouse • Female Leads Head Over Heels • Personal Growth • STEAM for All Ages • Thrills & Chills Visit YCL's Virtual Library to access hoopla and start enjoying Hellosaurus, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more! |
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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, August 24, for staff training. Friends Books on Main: Don't forget that store hours have been extended for the summer! Stop by Thursdays–Saturdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30–4 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of the Friends of the York County Library! See you soon at 206 E. Main St. in Rock Hill. |
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