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Formal Wear Prom Closet

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Lower Lobby at York Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Teens

YPL is collecting new and gently-used formalwear and prom dresses in the month of February. Please drop off your donations in Youth Services. Starting in March, students may come and try on and take one for the special night!

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Lower Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

YPL is collecting new and gently-used formalwear and prom dresses in the month of February. Please drop off your donations in Youth Services. Starting in March, students may come and try on and take one for the special night!

Danie sipping on a coffee during the dinosaur apocalypse

LibQuest

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Young Adult Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join a team or create your own in this interactive library challenge! Teams of adventurers earn points by completing activities and moving their team forward on their journey.

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join a team or create your own in this interactive library challenge! Teams of adventurers earn points by completing activities and moving their team forward on their journey.

YPL CEO Meeting

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Wheeler Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Engagement and Outreach Cmte. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Engagement and Outreach Cmte. 

Kids building with legos

Budding Builders

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Craft Area at York Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Every Monday morning at 10:30.  Bring your Little ones to tinker, build and play!  Miss Jo will read a story and then send the little engineers off to various stations to be creative with some fun new manipulatives.

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Craft Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Every Monday morning at 10:30.  Bring your Little ones to tinker, build and play!  Miss Jo will read a story and then send the little engineers off to various stations to be creative with some fun new manipulatives.

chess

Chess Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Study Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Chess Club! 

Chess Club will meet in the upper level study rooms and fireside tables - not the Wheeler room.

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! 

Chess Club will meet in the upper level study rooms and fireside tables - not the Wheeler room.

York Historic Markers

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting of committee

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly meeting of committee

preschoolers listening to stories and songs

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Area at York Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, movement and songs. After the stories, we will make a craft to take home. Suggested for ages 3 - 5, with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.

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

Join us for stories, movement and songs. After the stories, we will make a craft to take home. Suggested for ages 3 - 5, with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.

York Hospital Lunch & Learn: Shoulder Arthritis, When to Consider a Replacement

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Lunch and Learn with an orthopaedic surgeon. Topic TBA.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Lunch and Learn with an orthopaedic surgeon. Topic TBA.

YRCA Energy Coach meeting

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Training session

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training session

Selectboard (extra meeting)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Selectboard

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Selectboard

Student Art

York Student Art Show

All Day 4/1 - 4/25
York Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preteen, Teens, Adults, Everyone

The annual student art show features paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and multi-media masterpieces created by students in the York school system.

Library Branch: York Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preteen, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Exhibits, Special Event
Event Details:

The annual student art show features paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and multi-media masterpieces created by students in the York school system.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Library staff may take photos and/or video at public events to use in digital and printed promotional material. 

yoga

Morning Yoga

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Community Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
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.

student art for art show reception

Student Art Show Reception!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Upper Level at York Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preteen, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Students, their families and the community are invited to come together to meet the York public school art teachers, view the student art on display, and celebrate the talent of yout

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Children, Preteen, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Students, their families and the community are invited to come together to meet the York public school art teachers, view the student art on display, and celebrate the talent of yout

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Library staff may take photos and/or video at public events to use in digital and printed promotional material. 

School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Meeting

child on tumble gym

Little Movers (Drop-in)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Area at York Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

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

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. 

Piscataqua Garden Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at York Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Mtg.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Mtg.

Astronaut Valerie Neal

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal (Virtual Author Talk)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Program at York Public Library
Program Type:
Speaker Series, Lecture, Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human

Virtual Event
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker Series, Lecture, Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human

Typewriter typing the word "Screenplay"

Screenwriters Group

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Study Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join other writers for a writing group for screenwriters, playwrights, or anyone writing a script - all levels welcome! The group will meet the first Thursday of each month in a study room to discuss script ideas and scripts in progress.

Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Join other writers for a writing group for screenwriters, playwrights, or anyone writing a script - all levels welcome! The group will meet the first Thursday of each month in a study room to discuss script ideas and scripts in progress.

baby crawling through fabric tunnel and toddler playing with blocks

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Area at York Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.

birds

Our Amazing Birds: 65 Years Of Birding with Bill Gette (a Virtual Program)

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Program at York Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

Virtual Event
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**

news

Week in Review Discussion Group

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Program
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

Vex Robotics

Beginning Vex Robotics

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Program, Technology
Age Group:
Children

Welcome to Vex robotics! This program will have us build our own robots, practice using the VexIQ code interface to connect a controller, and play some robot soccer! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Recurring Program, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Vex robotics! This program will have us build our own robots, practice using the VexIQ code interface to connect a controller, and play some robot soccer! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Library staff may take photos and/or video at public events to use in digital and printed promotional material. 

canine cuddles dogs

Canine Cuddles

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Area at York Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

Library staff may take photos and/or video at public events to use in digital and printed promotional material. 

poetry

Wake Up to the Wisdom of Poetry

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Program, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Cheryl Perreault offers an opportunity each month to come together with others interested in exploring how poems can provide wisdom for daily life. 

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

Cheryl Perreault offers an opportunity each month to come together with others interested in exploring how poems can provide wisdom for daily life.