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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

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: 

procreate

Procreate "Open Draw" Drop in Session

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wheeler Room at York Public Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Preteen
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Preteen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in any time from 3:45-4:45 for "open draw" session for 4th-6th graders. 

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.

canine cuddles dogs

Canine Cuddles

Saturday, January 3, 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.

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!

norm olsen

Opportunities Lost: A first-person look at the U.S. role in condemning Palestinians to statelessness.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level at York Public Library

Program Type:

Camden Conference, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Camden Conference, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is excited to host Norm Olsen as a presenter as part of the 39th Annual Camden Conference.

Registration is required for this popular presentation.

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

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Technology
Open
Registration Required
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: 

Digital Learning Lab: Book Creator (Make-Up Session)

3:45pm–4:30pm
Children
Technology, Workshop
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Event Details:

Tap into your inner author!  First and Second graders are invited to join Ms. Jo In the YPL Digital Learning Lab to write and illustrate a book using the Book Creator app.

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

Procreate "Open Draw" Drop in Session

3:45pm–4:45pm
Preteen
Technology
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Preteen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in any time from 3:45-4:45 for "open draw" session for 4th-6th graders. 

AI Series #2: Beyond the Blank Page: How AI Can Spark Creativity in Art, Music, and Writing

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this session we'll look at ways that AI can help generate art as a new medium for graphic design and music, as well as how to use AI as a tool to help artists get past "the blank page".

Procreate "Open Draw" Drop in Session

3:45pm–4:45pm
Preteen
Technology
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room
Age Group: Preteen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in any time from 3:45-4:45 for "open draw" session for 4th-6th graders. 

Cloud Library/E-Book Feedback Session for YPL Patrons

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

Patrons are invited to join Devin Burritt, our Reference and Technology Librarian, for an open session to discuss the library's current e-book access software CloudLibrary.

Computer Safety & Scam Awareness

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: York Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the University of Southern Maine cybersecurity ambassadors for a presentation about general computer safety and scam awareness. They will also discuss the sharing of data online and best practices.