Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Elroch tree

Speaking for the Trees: Works by Victoria and Lawrence Elbroch

All Day 11/3 - 12/27
Upper Level at York Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibits, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Exhibits, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Speaking For The Trees

cold and flu

Support Your Immune System Naturally During Cold and Flu Season

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register today for this timely presentation.

winter piano

Music Hour at the Library with Pianist Linda Drew

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level at York Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely hour of music. Enjoy a sizeable sprinkling of inspiring holiday music, stylistic advent meditations, Christmas jazz, rags and blues along with some traditional tunes from the 20th century. 

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Canine Cuddles

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Area at York Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join some of our canine crew for cuddles and comfort. We’ll also have some other calming activities in our cozy sunroom corner. Pop by and see which pup is visiting the Library this month! They are great listeners - snuggle up or read to them.

AI

Artificial Intelligence Series #1: Getting started with Chatbots to help with everyday tasks

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chatbots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot, and Google Gemini?

Are you interested in learning about how AI can help you with every day tasks like: 

Fall leaves at York Land Trust

Storytime at York Land Trust

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Barb at York Land Trust headquarters for stories, songs and an activity. This is an OFF-SITE program. Plan ahead! Wear your walking boots, and enjoy a walk on the trails after the program.

avalyn reed trio

Avalyn Reed Trio presents “A Night at the Opera - in the afternoon”

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Upper Level at York Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a beautiful afternoon full of music with the Avalyn Reed Trio, featuring Christine Fell and Nancy Fiske, clarinet; and Maria Isaak, bassoon.

news

Week in Review Discussion Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events.

pisa

Italian Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

Parliamo Italiano!  Join our group in the Wheeler Room for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language. 

cooking

Monthly Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for YPL’s inaugural Cookbook Club! York Public Library boasts a deliciously diverse collection of cookbooks. Each month we’ll dive into one of them and bring its recipes to life!

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Age Group

Budget Committee

7:00pm–10:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Budget

Morning Yoga

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

These meditative, gentle yoga classes will move at a steady pace, slowly cycling through a series of floor-based or seated asanas.

Ahead of the Reading Curve Book Chat

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club/Discussion
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club/Discussion
Event Details:

AHEAD OF THE READING CURVE: Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles.

School Committee Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regular meeting.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew Training

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Boat crew training

Little Movers (Drop-in)

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Games
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Climb, play, balance and enjoy positive playtime at this drop-in program. This program is suggested for 6 months - 2 years and their caregiver. 

Medicare Counseling Appointments

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

MEDICARE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS

By appointment only - Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging @ 207-396-6524 to book a spot.

Thursdays @ York Public Library   5:00 - 6:00pm   

Planning Board

7:00pm–10:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning

Baby and Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for rhymes, songs and a story, followed by social playtime. We'll work on developing social, literacy and motor skills in this program series designed for babies and toddlers (birth - 2), with their caregivers.

York Ready for Climate Action - Board meeting

2:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Week in Review Discussion Group

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Recurring Program
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events.

Alzheimer's Support Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get the support you need. Meet safely with others for supportive, meaningful discussion led by a trained facilitator. For caregivers or for people living with early memory loss.

YPL Walking Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Main Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Chess Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Recurring Program, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! Starting in December @ the library.

Selectboard

7:00pm–10:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Selectboard

YPL Writing Group

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Writing Group
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

This casual writing group is an opportunity to come together with other individuals to pursue the art or craft of writing. We offer one another feedback, support and encouragement. You will improve your writing and make some good friends.

Early Close at 2PM (Christmas Eve)

2:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
York Public Library
Description:

The library will close at 2PM today for the Christmas holiday. 

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
York Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today, December 25. 

Week in Review Discussion Group

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Recurring Program
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events.

YPL Walking Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Main Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Chess Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Recurring Program, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! Starting in December @ the library.

Book Cover Bling

5:30pm–6:45pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love books and bling? Join our Teen Book Cover Bling program and turn your favorite reads into one-of-a-kind masterpieces! Join us on 12/29 from 5:30 pm-6:45 pm and make your books shine! Open to grades 7–12.

Morning Yoga

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

These meditative, gentle yoga classes will move at a steady pace, slowly cycling through a series of floor-based or seated asanas.

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Special Event
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

5-4-3-2-1, Happy New Year! Midnight is past our bedtime, so we’re counting down to noon instead. Ring in the “noon” year with us during this special event. We’ll countdown to 12:00 (noon) together.  No registration and open to all ages.