All York County Library Locations Are Now Open! We Look Forward to Seeing You!
The next phase of our reopening plan has begun! The following in-person services are available:
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Branch operating hours are the same as curbside hours.
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Browsing and borrowing materials (we recommend a visit of 30 minutes in consideration of other patrons waiting to enter).
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Checkout and general assistance at service desks
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Take and Make Kits available (kits vary by location)
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Computer use limited to 30-minute sessions
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Curbside pickup for holds and mobile printing
For your health and safety:
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Please wear a mask inside the library.
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Please do not enter the library if you are feeling sick or have a temperature over 100.4°F.
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Space is limited in the library due to social distancing, so you may experience a wait before entering a branch.
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Patrons and staff must maintain six feet of distance from other people, when possible.
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Public programs, seating areas, tables, meeting rooms, and water fountains are unavailable; however, virtual programs will continue.
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Returns are accepted at outside book drops only.
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All items returned are being quarantined for 96 hours before they are processed, checked back in, and recirculated.
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Staff are not handling cash at this time.
For more information, see our Phase 3 Overview, continue to check our website, Library Updates, and Facebook pages, or contact us. Thank you for your patience.
YCL In-Person, Curbside Pick-Up, & Phone Service Hours:
Clover, Lake Wylie, & York: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fort Mill & Rock Hill:: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., & Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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!
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Online Learning - Get homework help from a live tutor and other learning tools for any age on computer skills, crafts, languages, literacy, and more.
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Virtual Programming - Watch weekly videos from YCL staff via YouTube and Facebook for storytimes, book readings, crafts, and tutorials.
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Research Tools - Access a wealth of resources that includes encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, journals, and more.
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Internet Access - Connect to free Wi-Fi access and check out mobile hotspots at each YCL location.
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A YC Library Card - Don't forget the most valuable school supply of all!
Join the Read Woke Challenge! Choose books from 10 different categories for all ages, start whenever you want, and complete it at your own pace. Read the full details at YCL's Read Woke Challenge page, and register online now!
Hey teens, join our Teen Discord channel for daily themed chats. Get your invite quickly emailed with our Ask A YA Librarian form. Just provide your name, email, library card number, and Discord username. Be sure to check out all of the Teen Virtual Fall Programs as well. Please note this channel is only for York County students ages 11-17.
Subscribe to our updated YouTube channel for virtual programs from your favorite YCL staff members! View and listen along to storytimes, book readings, and tutorials, find exercise and meditation classes from professional instructors, and more! New videos will be posted each week, with something for the whole family!
Our locations are closed, but our 24/7 Virtual Library brings the Library to you! You only need a YCL card to access our popular and our newest resources and learning tools, and even movies, TV, music, audio/e-books, and magazines!
Check out our Research, Self-Publishing, and Online Learning pages. See why York County Library is Your Community Link! You can also find the latest updates to these services on our Digital Services Updates page.
What the Community is Saying About YCL ...
I am so grateful for all the on-line resources and curbside service. I miss my in-person book club! I think our library does an outstanding job of serving all the public with not the biggest budget.
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Catherine Sullivan
