Oceans of Possibilities: 2022 Summer Learning Challenge

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Join the "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Learning Challenge and help us reach our reading goal for 2022 — 2,022,000 minutes! You'll get a prize for completing your reading requirements and earn an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing for more great rewards! You'll also earn digital badges as you progress, get book recommendations by email, and enjoy many other exciting online features. Participating is easy: just visit our Summer Learning Challenge page at yclibrary.org/slc to register online and get started!

June 6 – July 29, 2022 • For All Ages • Register Now!

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YCL's Comic & Pop Culture Convention!

Friday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. • Main Library, Rock Hill • All Ages  

Join us for a family-friendly comic and pop culture convention! Meet Mason Deaver and Jessica Khoury at our author panel, enjoy a gaming area, cosplay contests, scavenger hunt, comic book artist panel, food trucks, crafts, comic book exchange, and much more! Visit yclibrary.org/librarycon for more details, including a full schedule, comic and artist information, and contest rules.

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April/May 2022: Building Community

We've launched our Third Annual York County Reads for April/May 2022! All ages can read about this year's theme, building community, for this exciting program. Choose one of our three featured books or read them all, and get inspired, encourage others to sign up, and read together! You can even meet the authors for discussions and Q&As, and enjoy other special York County Reads events! Visit our York County Reads page for full details on the program and participation, including how to register, find activities, and win a prize!

Visit YCL's Virtual Library for Homework & Career Help

Brainfuse: Brainfuse is an online tutoring service offering help from real, live tutors, with powerful tools for learning, writing assistance, and test preparation for students and learners of all ages. Live tutors are available daily from 2:00–11:00 p.m.

Gale Presents: Udemy: Find more than 4,000 on-demand video courses from world-class instructors for a tailor-made learning experience across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. Please note, a Google or Microsoft account is required. 

StudySC: This image-rich, fact-filled website provides students, educators, and parents with articles, videos, images, maps, and other quality online content on the study of famous people, geography, history, facts, and more South Carolina-related topics.

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for virtual programs from your favorite YCL staff members! View storytimes, book readings, and tutorials, find exercise and meditation classes from professional instructors, and more! New videos are posted each week, with something for the whole family!

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Bring Storytime Home: Dial A Story!

Do you want to hear a story from YCL staff at any time? Now you can!

Call the Library’s Dial-A-Story phone line at 803-620-8585. You'll hear a variety of stories for adults, teens, and children, as well as music and songs, poetry, jokes and riddles, history tidbits, trivia, and more!

COVID-19 Vaccination Information: York County Library is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) with local, state, and national health officials. As this is a developing situation, YCL is committed to ensuring the safety of patrons and staff while offering limited in-person services.

  • Need internet or computer access? Visit York County Library, where free 60-minute computer sessions are available. Space is limited at each location, so please consider calling to confirm availability before your arrival. Due to our pandemic safety precautions, library staff cannot engage in close, one-on-one technology instruction at this time.

  • Don't have an email address or unsure how to proceed? Call DHEC's COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 1-866-365-8110 for help scheduling your appointment. For help creating an email account, YCL offers free online learning courses with step-by-step instructions through DigitalLearn.org and GCFLearnFree.org.

  • Need Broadband Internet? The FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit, a temporary program for families and households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic, provides discounts on broadband service and devices for qualified households. Learn more about the discounts, eligibility, and how to apply at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

What the Community is Saying About YCL ...

I absolutely love our library! In an age where reading is taking a backseat to technology, it is uplifting to be able to visit here and fall in love with books all over again. The staff is top notch and truly love what they do. Thank you for the invaluable service you give to our community.

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Kristi Tolman