October 20–26 is National Friends of Libraries Week, a special time to thank our Friends of the Library for all the differences they make, raising funds to support new books for our shelves, our popular Summer Learning Challenge, Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival, Genealogy and Local History Expo, and so much more.

Visit yclibraryfriends.org to join the Friends now! You'll make friends of your own, give back to our community, and make our library even better! Already a member? Join the celebration! Spread the word on social media, and visit the Friends' bookstore at Friends Books on Main for thousands of donated books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs at great prices.

Thank You for Supporting the Art of Storytelling!

YCL thanks our festival emcee, performers, sponsors, and all those who attended our 23rd annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival! We hope you enjoyed our talented storytellers and performing artists, fun activities, and entertaining pre-festival events. We'd especially like to recognize the Friends of the York County Library, whose generous support helps make Patchwork Tales possible. If you attended the festival, we'd love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to complete our online survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to sharing more tale-telling with you again next year — continue to check patchworktales.org for updates!

York County Library Genealogy & Family History Expo

Join fellow genealogists, researchers, and family historians for an exciting, full day of genealogy and family history! Enjoy a variety of presentations, exhibitors and vendors, resources and gifts, a complimentary luncheon, and more! This exclusive, free event will be held Saturday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Mill's Courtyard by Marriott. Registration is strongly recommended. To register or learn more, visit yclibrary.org/genealogy-expo.

Let Your Favorite Stories Inspire Your Art!

4th Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. • Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill

Sketching Stories introduces pre-kindergarten children to the world of arts and literature, developing children's skills through storytelling and hands-on art activities. Each month, a guest YCL librarian will lead a read-along session followed by an art project led by the Arts Council of York County.

For early learners in pre-K and kindergarten. Storytime is free; art class fee is $10 per student. Register online at yorkcountyarts.org/sketchingstories.