Yorktown Friends Of The Library

06/01/2026

☀️📚 Mental Monday 📚☀️

Did you know students who read during the summer are more likely to maintain and improve their reading skills before the next school year begins? Even just 15–20 minutes of reading a day can make a big difference! 🌞

Summer is the perfect time to explore new stories, discover new interests, and keep your mind active while school takes a break.

Stop by the library and find your next summer adventure! 📖 And join the summer reading program through the library if you have not already!!

05/31/2026

Oohhhh!! Me me me !!!

It's the best time of year AND the events are already on our calendar. What about yours?

05/29/2026

Friday book recommendation!
I loved this book and the imagination that went into it! It was such a fun magical read!

If you’ve ever wished a book could literally transport you somewhere else, then The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown might be your next obsession.

Cassie Andrews is a quiet bookseller in New York whose life changes when a favorite customer leaves her a mysterious volume called The Book of Doors. Suddenly, any door can become a portal to anywhere in the world. What begins as a magical adventure quickly spirals into a dangerous chase involving other enchanted books, secret collectors, and terrifying enemies.

This novel is perfect for readers who love:

-magical realism with a dark edge
- bookshops, libraries, and literary mysteries
- fast-paced fantasy grounded in the real world
- emotional friendships and high-stakes adventure

05/26/2026

📚 Pop-Up Book Sale This Friday at Opening Night of the Yorktown Farm & Artisan Market! 🌽☀️

Kick off Farmers Market season with us this Friday from 430pm - 730pm by stopping by our Pop-Up Book Sale during the opening day festivities at the Yorktown Farmers Market!

Browse a great selection of books, discover your next favorite read, and support the Friends of the Library while enjoying everything the market has to offer.

A huge thank you to Speech Spot for sponsoring this event and supporting literacy in our community! ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there for books, shopping, and a fun start to the season!

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Mommas on a Mission for once again supporting the Friends of the Library as a returning bookmark sponsor! 📚✨

We are so grateful for your continued generosity and partnership. Sponsors like you help us promote literacy, support library programs, and keep wonderful resources available for our community.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us make a difference — one bookmark (and one book!) at a time. ❤️

05/19/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.for awarding us a grant for new window tint installation at the Yorktown Public Library.

This improvement will help create a more comfortable and energy-efficient space for our patrons and staff. It will also help keep one of the biggest threats of books away...sunlight. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our library and community and we cannot wait to see the new and improved space!

05/18/2026

📚 Mental Monday Reminder 📚

Life gets busy, loud, and overwhelming sometimes and if you are anything like me and my family-May gets crazy with the end of the school year, spring cleaning and planting and spring sports!— but even a few quiet minutes with a good book can help reduce stress, improve focus, and give your mind a much-needed reset. 💙

Whether you’re diving into a mystery, revisiting a childhood favorite, or flipping through just one chapter before bed, reading is a simple way to care for your mental well-being.

So this Monday, take a moment for yourself:
☕ Grab a cozy drink
📖 Pick up a book
🧠 Give your mind a little escape

What are you currently reading? Share it in the comments — we’re always looking for recommendations! 👇

05/15/2026

Friday book recommendation for the weekend! This was a fun audiobook my kids and I listened to and all enjoyed!!

If you’ve ever wondered how Peter Pan became Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson is a wildly imaginative adventure that brings Neverland’s origins to life. Packed with pirates, storms at sea, mysterious magic, and unforgettable characters, this fast-paced story reimagines the classic Peter Pan tale with humor and heart.

The story follows orphaned Peter and the clever Molly Aster as they race to protect a magical substance called “starstuff” from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, readers meet the wonderfully dramatic Black Stache — the pirate who will eventually become Captain Hook — and discover the beginnings of familiar Neverland legends.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy:

Adventure and fantasy
Clever humor and witty dialogue
Pirate stories and magical worlds
Twists on classic fairy tales

Fans often praise how the series expands Peter Pan lore while still feeling fresh and exciting. Many readers especially love the backstory it gives to Hook, Tinker Bell, and Neverland itself.

Whether you’re a longtime Peter Pan fan or discovering the story for the first time, Peter and the Starcatchers is an unforgettable voyage full of danger, wonder, and the magic of never growing up.

05/14/2026

Today's the day!

It's a perfect day for pizza! 🍕 Order from HotBox Pizza Muncie today using code GIVEBACK online (or mention YPL in store), and 20% of your order total will be donated to us!

Funds raised will go toward the 2026 Summer Reading Program.

Order delicious pizza and support your library at www.hotboxpizza.com

05/10/2026

💐📚 Happy Mother’s Day from the Yorktown Friends of the Library! 📚💐

Today, we celebrate all the amazing moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who inspire a love of stories, learning, and imagination every day. ❤️

Whether it’s reading bedtime stories, sharing favorite childhood books, or discovering new adventures together, you help create lifelong readers—and we’re so grateful for that.