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Some YCL locations closed for Independence Day weekend

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Closing
Branches:
Guthrie - Hanover, Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion, Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Description:

In observance of Independence Day weekend, the following YCL locations will be closed on 7/5:

Mark DeRose

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Fireplace Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Special Guest/Performer

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark's songs, artwork, and the show's activities all complement one another to communicate his message. Young listeners are encouraged to embrace and enjoy life to its fullest, be creative, and most importantly, confidently be themselves!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Art that is Fishy

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Board Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come practice the ancient art of gyotaku with Penn State Master Watershed stewards.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Phredd Ukulele One Man Band

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT John & Joan Bare Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

PHREDD - Ukulele Flailing, Harmonica Wailing, Suitcase Drumming, Kazoo Hum-Humming, Ukulele Bundle of Joy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Mark DeRose Music & Art

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark's songs, artwork, and the show's activities all complement one another to communicate his message. Young listeners are encouraged to embrace and enjoy life to its fullest, be creative, and most importantly, confidently be themselves!

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Story Time at Pinchot Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area. 

For families.

Disclaimer(s)

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Improv for Teens with the Appell Center's Chris Myers!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Grades 6-8, Teens
Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kaltreider-Benfer - Red Lion
Room or Offsite Location: KAL Board Room
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required

If you’ve ever wanted to give improv comedy a shot, here’s your chance! Taught by the Appell Center's improv wiz Chris Myers, this 1-hour session gives you the opportunity to dive into classic and new wave improv games. Regardless of experience, expect to learn something new! 

Christina Myers has trained, worked, and performed from coast to coast with Improvisational Theatre legends including Gary Austin, Paul Sills, Del Close, Michael Gellman, Jeffrey Sweet, David Shepherd and many more! 

This program is geared for ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food

Food will be served at this event. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary or allergy restrictions, please contact the library before arriving.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Little House at the Library ~ Farmer Boy Edition

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, History & Genealogy, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Little House at the Library is back! This time Jeremy Young of Historic Wrightsville, Inc, will showcase the beloved classic, Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Doug Morris Presents: Woody Guthrie

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Woody Guthrie - July 9 at 6:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Brown Bear Party at Brookside Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Dover
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dover
Room or Offsite Location: DOV Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Inspired by the book Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Strawberry Science with Sierra Miller

10:30am–11:30am
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Dillsburg
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet scientist, Sierra Miller, learn about her work as a bioinformaticist, and do a hands-on strawberry DNA isolation procedure.

What's a bioinformaticist?

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Drawing For All

2:00pm–4:00pm
Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Tweens, Teens, & Adults may join local Artist Robert Oughton for an opportunity to develop their drawing skills and learn how to work with a variety of techniques. Bring something to draw on and something to draw with. Ages 10 & up.

Disclaimer(s)

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Preschool Story Time with Miss Felicia

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories presented by Miss Felicia and make a fun craft. This year's SummerQuest theme is Color Our World! This is for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. Registration Required!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Library Tales for Tails

10:00am–12:00pm
School Age, Grades K-5
Dover
Library Branch: Dover
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join us and our furry friends for Library Tales for Tails! This program is for elementary school age children who are reading alone and wish to practice reading aloud.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Low Hanging Fruit - Dillsburg Summer Lawn Concert Series

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Low Hanging Fruit is Tim Colgan, Mike Bushey and Ryan Sayler. They perform a wide range of your favorite music spanning multiple generations and genres.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food

Food will be served at this event. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary or allergy restrictions, please contact the library before arriving.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Guthrie - Hanover
Library Branch: Guthrie - Hanover
Room or Offsite Location: GUT Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Meet York Revs' Mascot "DownTown"

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Library Branch: Glatfelter - Spring Grove
Room or Offsite Location: GLA Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer, Story Time

Bring your camera for a story time and photo opportunities with our favorite baseball mascot, DownTown, of the York Revolution team!

All ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

10:30am–11:30am
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Dillsburg
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Story Time at Pinchot Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Room or Offsite Location: RED Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-5
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Early Learning, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth from Pinchot Park and Miss Carol from the library and listen to stories about nature and do some nature activities. We meet at the Sunshine Pavilion at the Conewago Day Use Area. 

For families.

Disclaimer(s)

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Library Branch: Kreutz Creek - Hellam
Room or Offsite Location: KRE Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Teen Program

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mason-Dixon - Stewartstown
Room or Offsite Location: MAS Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required

"One person's trash is another person's treasure." Use recycled materials to create something practical or an eco-friendly piece of art. With a bit of imagination, items destined for the landfill can get a new life.

This program is geared for ages 12-18.

What to Bring

Look around your house and see what can be repurposed. Items can include clean colorful lids, paper, magazines, fabric, "steampunk" gears and gadgets, egg cartons, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, shopping bags, paper towel rolls, and so much more! Your library will have supplies, too.

Register Below

Registration is required for this event.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grades K-5
Red Land - Etters
Library Branch: Red Land - Etters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer, Story Time

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Science Heroes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Grades K-5
Collinsville - Brogue
Library Branch: Collinsville - Brogue
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

This event is expected to take place outside; blankets and camping chairs are recommended. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.

Fun-In-It Storytelling Presents "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!"

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, School Age
Village - Jacobus
Library Branch: Village - Jacobus
Room or Offsite Location: VIL Friendship Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Special Guest/Performer, Story Time
Event Details:

Beth Rebert, of Fun-In-It Storytelling, returns to the Village to share the story of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" by Jon Scieszka.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fragrances

It is our mission to create safe and inclusive spaces for our community. Therefore, please avoid wearing any fragrances or scented substances to library events in order to provide a safe space for people with chemical sensitivities.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media.