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The Art of Cemetery Sleuthing with Author Erin Moulton

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now.

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YPL Crafting Group

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

This group meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the York Public Library's Wheeler Room. This is open to any and all handcrafters! Bring your own supplies and make friends!

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Medicare Counseling Appointments

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room at York Public Library

Age Group:

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

MEDICARE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS

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

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Week in Review Discussion Group

Friday, April 24, 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.

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Chess Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Study Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

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Earth Day Poetry

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Poetry Month and Earth Day at York Library with a nature-inspired poetry workshop led by Cheryl Perreault. This welcoming program invites participants to explore how poetry can deepen our connection to the natural world.

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YPL Writing Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

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

NOTE: Today's meeting on 4/28 will meet at 6:30-8p this day only.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Job Search Help: Do's and Don'ts

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual Program at York Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

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

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Morning Yoga

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Community Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Recurring Program, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Ahead of the Reading Curve

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles.  Choose a book from our collection of advanced reader copies (available behind the Circulation Desk) or bring along any recent read.

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Screenwriters Group

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Recurring Program, Writing Group
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program, 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.

Death Cafe

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a partnership event between York Community Service Association and York Public Library.

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.

Season Finale: Wake Up to the Wisdom of Poetry

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Recurring Program
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Recurring Program
Event Details:

Come join us for the season finale of the Wake up to the Wisdom of Poetry. 

Canine Cuddles

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Workshop
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. 

York River Farms Homeowners Association

12:00pm–1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual meeting of the YRF Homeowners Association

Old York Garden Club Board Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for Old York Garden Club

York Recycling Committee

4:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly public meeting

Chess Club

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

Join us for Chess Club! 

Chess Club will meet in the upper level study rooms and fireside tables.

International Women's Club of NE

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

York Conservation Commission meeting

5:15pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

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Appeals Board

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

Appeals

Storytime at York Land Trust

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 if you want to also enjoy a walk on the trails after the program.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

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

art and poetry

3:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Art & Poetry meeting

Medicare Counseling Appointments

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

MEDICARE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS

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

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

Record Review

10:30am–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Review of Records

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.

Long Sands by the Sea Condo Association

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Semi-annual meeting

Chess Club

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

Join us for Chess Club! 

Chess Club will meet in the upper level study rooms and fireside tables.

Maine Mature Driver Program - Driving Fitness, Health, & Aging: Considerations for Safe Mobility

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

How do aging-related changes in health and function impact driving safety? How does Maine address medical concerns related to driver licensing? How can older adults remain safely mobile behind the wheel and otherwise?

YPL Meeting

1:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Leadership Team Meeting

Medicare Counseling Appointments

1:00pm–4:00pm
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.

@ York Public Library. 1:00 - 4:00pm.

YRCA Energy Coach meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Purpose of Meeting

Energy Coach update meeting