YCL E-NEWS February 2023 Have a Look at What’s New for York County Library! |
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York County Reads connects readers throughout York County as they read the same books at the same time! This exciting program promotes literacy and community engagement, inviting all ages to read our featured books about this year's theme, "Friendship, Unity, and Coming Together." Get inspired, encourage others around you to read together, and sign up! Just use our Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker App to create or sign into your account, record your participation, and earn digital badges for completing activities. Complete the challenge to earn a prize — your choice of a special YC Reads wristband keychain or rainbow pencil! You can also join our community for author visits, cooking demonstrations, storytimes, and more! Visit yclibrary.org/ycreads for full details. |
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Celebrate Black History Month with YCL |
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This February, please join us as we honor the rich heritage and history of the Black community with a series of programs celebrating Black History Month. See the Events Calendar for full details on these featured events: |
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The History of Black Schools in York County, 1898–1970: Learn about the early Rosenwald Schools in our area, the effort for separate-but-equal education before integration, and how these schools later closed or merged into new schools during desegregation. For adults. Registration is required. Thursday, Feb. 9, 5–6:30 p.m., Main Library, Rock Hill Black History Month Movies: Bring your lunch, if you’d like, and enjoy these Black History movies. Light refreshments provided. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Till: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1–4 p.m., Main Library, Rock Hill Just Mercy: Saturday, Feb. 25, 1–4 p.m., Main Library, Rock Hill
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Thanks for Showing Your Love this Winter! Thanks to all of our "Library Lovers" for another great Winter Reading Challenge! Your participation will help us earn a chance to win cash prizes. Don't forget to stop by and pick up a prize of your own if you met your reading requirements! Looking to show more "library love?" Join our York County Reads Challenge! |
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We're also celebrating National Library Lover's Month this February with a Family Scavenger Hunt at the Main Library in Rock Hill! Children, accompanied by adults, can pick up a clue sheet in the Children's Department and explore the library to locate things that are red. After completing the sheet, pick up a prize from the Children's Desk! Prizes are available while supplies last. |
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Workforce Opportunity Services, a leading non-profit organization that connects individuals in underserved populations with transformative career opportunities, is hosting a free, three-part series — "The Wonderful World of Watercolor." Each session is designed for those of all ages and aims to stimulate their creativity and expand their horizon in the arts. |
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Introduction to Watercolor focuses on terminology, basic materials, and color theory, followed by a demonstration on creating an exciting wash. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5–6 p.m.
Negative Painting will be a demonstration on painting the first layer. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5–6 p.m. Finishing the Painting demonstrates how to mix colors, as well as how to make the foreground subjects pop. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5–6 p.m.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please enter YORK COUNTY LIBRARY or YCL where it asks where you heard about the program. For more information about this series and other WFO workshops, visit wforce.org. |
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Start downloading now at YCL's Virtual Library, where you can also access unlimited streaming with Freegal Music®! Enjoy over 16 million songs and 40,000 music videos, with up to three free song downloads each week! |
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The IRS has provided YCL with limited Federal income tax forms. As no state forms will be available and free assistance is also limited, we encourage you to view, download, print, and order your tax products online. Please note that Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC cannot be printed and must be ordered or purchased either directly from the IRS or an office supply store. Visit our Tax Resources page or view YCL's Tax Help Flyer for an overview of tax resources and more, including where to find free local tax preparation assistance. |
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Rotary Club Donates $2,000 for Literacy Congratulations, Lake Wylie Public Library! On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the branch library was presented with a $2,000 "Adopt-A-Book" donation from the Lake Wylie Rotary Club. This donation will help in purchasing new children's books for their collection. |
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Pictured are Lake Wylie Branch Manager Rae Lovvorn (left), Children's Assistant Amy Tremper, and Rotary Club President Paul Moran. |
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Friends of the Library Recognizes Volunteers Congratulations to longtime Friends of the York County Library member Claudia Ray (pictured, left). Claudia was named the recipient of the first "Faithful Friend Award" at the Friends of YCL annual meeting on Jan. 29. |
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This new award recognizes extraordinary dedication to the Friends on behalf of the York County Library. Also recognized was Terry Plumb, who received the Joann W. McMaster Volunteer of the Year Award. Posing with the awardees, both past Friends presidents themselves, is current President Susan Lyle. |
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Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the country, possibly the world. No one knows exactly how big it is, as only 400 miles have been explored, but it’s big enough to have its own town and zip code! If you can’t visit the cave, let it come to you with a live presentation from Mammoth Cave National Park! |
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Kentucky native and Park Ranger Jennifer Shackelford will share pictures, facts, trivia, and plenty of stories. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register online or call (803) 981-5825, starting February 22. This program will also be recorded and uploaded to the YCL YouTube Channel. |
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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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