Dover Area Community Library

Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Dover Area Community Library is currently offering pickup and online services only. Through our holds process, we are happy to get what you need ready for pickup. We appreciate your understanding as we take steps to protect our members and staff. Visit open.yorklibraries.org for more information and contact us with any questions!

See what's new this week at your York County Libraries: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2507-454 *** There are two new bestsellers, one new movie, three new audiobooks, 11 new children's books, and ten other new books.... The new bestsellers this week are "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life" and "The Wife Upstairs: A Novel." The new movie this week is "Cats."

We’re officially half-way through #WinterRead2021: Books Like Us! Have you joined the challenge on Beanstack yet? There’s still plenty of time to join! Every minute logged helps us get closer to our community goal of reading 400,000 minutes! Join the challenge at: yorklibraries.beanstack.org New to Beanstack? Learn more here: https://www.yorklibraries.org/2020/12/11/wrc2021/

Join Miss Jenny for our first Merry Making Mondays! This week is all about snowmen! She'll read Stranger in the Woods by Carl R Sams II and Jean Stoick and show off what's included in this week's craft kit! Watch the video and stop by the library on Monday December 7th to pick up a craft kit! While supplies last!

YCL Poetry Contest Lickety Split, it’s soon time to submit!!! Are you interested in poetry? The York County Libraries annual Poetry Contest is open to York and Adams County students in grades one through twelve.... https://www.yorklibraries.org/library-services-prog/poetry/ #yorkcountylibraries #poetryslam #adamscountylibrary See more

Have you registered for the Livestream Concert with Reggie Harris on Sunday, January 17th at 2:00 pm? If not, visit: https://sfms.ticketspice.com/reggie-harris Sponsored by Susquehanna Folk Music Society & York County Libraries, it's free and great entertainment for the whole family. Reggie Harris combines spirituals and roots music, historic inspiration, and moving original songs, often in the themes of unity and social justice. His effervescently humorous and hopeful presence has led fans to label him the Ambassador of Joy, Hope, and Freedom.

Our Grab and Go Monday this week was a LEGO challenge! One of our friends made this awesome snow house! We don't have any bags left this week but if you can still complete the challenge if you have LEGOs at home!

In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://www.un.org//obse/human-rights-day/know-your-rights, which enshrined these rights for all people, on December 10. In America we know we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All people should have these rights, but unfortunately, around the world, many do not. Each year on this day, we take time to reflect on our human rights and the work that must be done to ensure that they are truly universal.

Have you heard about our Digital Library Rooms? Come hear story times from your favorite YCL librarians! Then use our built-in links to explore related books, websites, and more! Watch the intro video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Dg0Jo1gOP2E Then check out our rooms here: https://www.yorklibraries.org/librar/digital-library-rooms/

One Book One Community 2021 Regional Read Votes cast, votes tallied! And....."Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" by Phaedra Patrick was selected as OBOC's 2021 regional selection. Read about the book & author at http://www.oboc.org/. Visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/onebookpa. You voted in October 2020 among four book titles chosen by the OBOC Book Selection Committee. Votes were tallied and campaign organizers announced the selection on Dec. YCL encourages ...our library members to read the book during January in preparation for free programs and discussions that will be held through public libraries beginning in February. What perfect timing as February is designated as both Library Lovers’ Month and Book Lovers’ Month. All formats of the book will be available through YCL in January. Bonus surprise: eBook and eAudio immediately available on Axis 360 and eAudio on Hoopla! Stay tuned for more information about special events. Remember....all minutes read may be counted toward the Winter Reading Challenge. #OBOC

Come pick up free Christmas coloring books and crayons while you're waiting for our next Merry Making Mondays! An easy stocking stuffer or something to keep the kids entertained when they need a screen break! While supplies last!

We’re so excited to see you all reading for this year’s Winter Reading Challenge: Books Like Us, sponsored by Zoobean and Simon & Schuster! Did you know that your participation helps increase our chances of winning some awesome prizes such as virtual author visits and new books for the county? Every minute counts! This year’s theme, Books Like Us, highlights authors of diverse backgrounds. Each author has their own story to share, so we hope you enjoy learning more about ea...ch one through the challenge! Join the challenge today: https://yorklibraries.beanstack.org/ Learn more about Books Like Us:" https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/books-like-us

Virtual Sensory Story Time on Zoom! Join us online every Thursday at 10am beginning January 14 for interactive book-based experiences, music, playtime and socialization for the whole family! This award-winning program is a partnership with Connections Early Intervention & Supports designed to engage children ages 2 to 5 years old through the use of story, music and movement.... Space is limited and registration is required. https://www.yorklibraries.org//sensory-zoom-20/2021-01-21/

See what's new this week at your York County Libraries: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2507-449 *** There are one new bestseller, one new movie, eight new audiobooks, 73 new children's books, and 58 other new books.... The new bestseller this week is "A Distant Shore: A Novel." The new movie this week is "Barbie In A Christmas Carol."

Check out the donations we've received so far for Toys for Tots of York, PA! The box will be here until December 15th!

A Livestream Concert with Reggie Harris sponsored by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society in partnership with York County Libraries. Watch a video here: https://bit.ly/3r33a7L This program is FREE, but you must register at https://bit.ly/2Wj6sWq On Sunday, Jan 17 at 2 PM join Reggie Harris for Songs of Joy, Hope, and Freedom: a 60-minute all-ages program showcasing African American culture and history through music.... Reggie Harris's effervescently humorous and hopeful presence has led fans to label him the Ambassador of Joy, Hope, and Freedom. This program is part of CelebrateARTS! a week-long series of free community cultural celebrations compiled by the York County Cultural Alliance. The purpose of the initiative is to put a spotlight on the importance of continued support for the arts. #folkmusic #celebratearts

Plenty of people have watched the special Story Time video, but not many people have left a comment. https://youtu.be/-VdKIC2QEww Click to watch & leave a comment now to WIN free a free family ticket to the musical "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish" the musical, streaming from the Appell Center for the Performing Arts between now and Dec 27! Comment before midnight Sunday the 6th (today!) to enter! Must leave a comment to enter.

Join us on January 30, 2021 for YCL’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Mid-Year Celebration. What is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is simple: read 1000 books with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschooler before they begin kindergarten and they’ll benefit for years to come! 1000 Books makes it fun to build a daily habit of reading. ... Interested in getting started? https://www.yorklibraries.org//1000-books-before-kinderga/ M.J. McCluskey will read her new book, Captain Dargo: Born to Serve Capitán Dargo: Nacido para Servir K9 officer, Captain Dargo, will make an appearance if he is not out enforcing the law. Mark DeRose will share upbeat and encouraging songs for the whole family! Please RSVP space is limited for this event. https://www.yorklibraries.org//1000-books-before-kinderga/ #captaindargo #maryjanemccluskey #markderosemusic #1000booksbeforekindergarten

RSVP now so you don't miss out, space is limited. https://www.yorklibraries.org//virtual-leap-into-science-/ Leap into Science is an interactive program that focuses on various STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) topics. This session, instructor Ben will be talking about Terrific Trees! Learn about PA trees and stories of Christmas trees with a PA German background. This program is for kids in grades K-5. Other family members may guide and attend with the participant.