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prom clothes

Formal Wear Prom Closet

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Lower Lobby at York Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Teens
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!

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
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.

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
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
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

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
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.

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
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
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.

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
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. 

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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
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.

Nova Part 2

Climate Change Series: Sea Change: Peril in the Gulf Of Maine, Documentary Screening Part 2

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Climate

Age Group:

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

In Part 2: Peril in the Gulf of Maine (53 minutes), dive into Cashes Ledge with scientists as they race to discover if this remote and relatively pristine part of the Gulf of Maine is vulnerable to rapid warming.

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Age Group

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

York Bicycle and pedestrian Committee

3:15pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

York Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

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.

YORKWISE Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

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

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. 

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.

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.

CLOSED: Memorial Day Weekend

All Day
Closing
Branches:
York Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day weekend. 

CLOSED (Memorial Day)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
York Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed today in honor of Memorial Day. 

Preschool 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 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.

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.

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.

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

Ahead of the Reading Curve Book Chat

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

Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles.  

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

YPL Crafting Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Recurring Program, Arts & Crafts
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!

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. 

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.

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.

Live Author Talk: True Crime Writer John Olszewski

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Author Talk
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Talk at the Library: John Olszewski

Join us at the library for a compelling author talk with John Olszewski, a true crime author, lecturer, and podcast co-host who has spent more than 30 years studying a

Walking Club

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

Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out.

Digital Learning Lab: Create Your Own Podcast

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Recurring Program, Technology
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Recurring Program, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to start your own show? Join us for a hands-on crash course in podcasting! In this session, you will:

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