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January 23, 2023 Update
In anticipation of the return of services to the renovated Yorktown Library, the Grafton Annex will close to the public beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Library patrons will have until 6 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, to pick up any holds or other items from the Grafton Annex.

While staff and books will be moving back to the Yorktown Library, final construction work still needs to be completed in some areas of the building. Due to this, we do not yet have a reopening date. In the interim, we anticipate being able to offer curbside services at Yorktown Library for those who are unable to drive to Tabb Library but would still like to be able to check out library items. Announcements on this plan will be forthcoming.

December 2022 Update
On December 20, 2022, a Dedication Ceremony was held for the Yorktown Library. York County Public Library Director Kevin Smith, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sheila Noll, and County Administrator Neil Morgan spoke. Board of Supervisors members Chad Green, Stephen Roane and Thomas Shepperd, members of the Library Board, and other York County officials and staff attended the ceremony. A plaque dedicating the building was affixed near the building entrance. See photos from the ceremony. See a recording of the ceremony and interviews with attendees on the York County YouTube Channel.

The exterior of the Yorktown Library was completed in late December 2022 with the installation of the front door, allowing work to ramp up inside the building. Interior progress continues to be made, including the installation of furniture, technology and finishings throughout the addition and renovated original building. The building is expected to be completed in Spring of 2023.

July 2022 Update
The construction crew reached a major milestone in July: The brick façade has been completed. The brick helps to connect the addition visually to the original building. Even though it doesn't look like much is happening on the outside, the site is very active. The most important tasks right now are taking place inside, both in renovating the interior of the original building and completing construction on the interior of the addition. For example, the interior drywall, electrical and mechanical work is getting wrapped up in early July. These tasks are necessary to finish the interior enough to begin receiving furniture deliveries. If all continues to progress as expected, the Yorktown Library renovation project should be completed in mid to late Fall of 2022.

April 2022 Update
Work is progressing. Connection to the waterline has been completed. The structure of the new building is up. Installation of the roof is underway and the masonry will begin shortly. Interior work is ongoing.

Sept. 1, 2021 Update
Starting Sunday, Sept. 5, the Grafton Annex Library will expand their hours. The Browsing Room will now be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Curbside services for holds will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. If you have any questions about services at the Grafton Annex Library, call 757-890-5209.

July 26, 2021 Update
Starting Monday, Aug. 2, a small browsing room will be available for patrons to come in and browse a curated collection of books at the Grafton Annex (formerly fire station 1), located at 5751 George Washington Memorial Highway. A limited selection of new and popular books, audiobooks and DVDs for all ages will be available for check out. The browsing room is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Curbside service continues to be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. To access the Grafton Annex, go to the parking lot at the rear of the building, accessible from Grafton Drive. Along with the browsing room collection, patrons can request items from the Grafton Annex collection, and pick up library holds. Additionally, a limited number of Summer Reading registration prizes, activity kits and weekly incentives will be available through August 13.

July 6, 2021 Update
The Grafton Annex Library officially opens for curbside pickup today. Patrons can pick up holds and a limited number of Summer Reading weekly activity kits and prizes between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Just place a hold on library items through our online catalog or by calling the library at either 757-890-5209 (Grafton Annex Library) or 757-890-5100 (Tabb Library). Once you are notified that your hold is available, go to the Grafton Annex, located at 5751 George Washington Memorial Highway, and park in one of the marked spots. The parking lot is behind the building and accessible from Grafton Drive. Once you arrive, call the number on your curbside spot sign and a staff member will bring your items out to you. Those requesting Summer Reading Challenge items can use the curbside services without placing a request.

June 23, 2021 Update
Seaford Transfer arrived at the Yorktown Library to begin the project of moving the books and shelving to the Grafton Annex. The work will continue throughout the week. The following week, Yorktown Library staff will work to prepare the Grafton Annex for curbside services, which will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

June 11, 2021 Update
York County is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation/expansion of the Yorktown Library on Thursday, June 17. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a short ceremony followed by the groundbreaking. The public is invited to attend. The Yorktown Library is located at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway.

June 1, 2021 Update
Beginning Tuesday, June 1, an outdoor book drop will be offered at the library's new Grafton Annex located at 5751 George Washington Memorial Highway. (The Grafton Annex is the building that previously housed Fire Station 1 before its move to Dare Road.) To utilize the book drop, library patrons will need to access the parking lot from Grafton Drive, which is a through street that runs behind the facility. The book drop will be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

The addition includes an new lobby, as well as a new Children's Wing, Youth Programming space, Teen Room, Adult Reading Room and a large meeting room.
The brick facade and familiar arches of the old building's entrance are preserved in the lobby of the addition.
The family wood-paneled ceiling and wooden support beams will remain in the original wing.
While progress looks slow from the outside, extensive work continues on the inside of both the addition and the original building.
The public entrance, as well as windows were covered with plastic sheeting to allow work to continue inside.
By July of 2022, the brickwork has been completed on the exterior the Yorktown Library.
By April 2022, much of the exterior work continued for the Yorktown Library expansion.
The completion of the Yorktown Library is still projected for sometime in the fall of 2022.
As of the end of February 2022, much of the support structure for the Yorktown Library's expansion is complete.
The Yorktown Library expansion will add much-needed meeting facilities and new spaces for children, teens and adults.
The foundation for the Yorktown Library expansion has been poured.
Furniture has been removed from the Children's Corner, which will move into the new wing.
Viewed from the rear of the Yorktown Library, new technology configurations required updates to the Yorktown Library's wiring.
The renovation includes the addition of new individual and group study rooms along this side of the renovated Yorktown Library.
The Yorktown Library parking lot was removed to make way for the 10,000 square-foot addition.
Construction at Yorktown Library continues. The projected is expected to be completed in Fall 2022.
The Grafton Annex Browsing Room will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Seaford Transfer arrived at Yorktown Library on Monday, June 21, 2021, to begin moving books and shelving.
Seaford Transfer crew members carefully packs up books for transfer to Grafton Annex.
Shelves and books were moved to the Grafton Annex. Curbside pickup will begin there on July 6.
County and Library representatives prepare to break ground during the Yorktown Library Groundbreaking Ceremony.
York County and Library representatives break ground at the Yorktown Library Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Library Curbside Service will begin at the Grafton Annex building beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Scrapped bookshelves were loaded up to be hauled away from the Yorktown Library.
Public Works staff dismantle bookshelves at the Yorktown Library.
The Yorktown Library closed for a renovation and expansion project on Saturday, May 29.

Project Overview

To better meet the evolving needs of our growing community, the York County Public Library will close the Yorktown branch at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, to begin an exciting renovation and expansion project. Upon closing, library services will be suspended.

"The Yorktown expansion has been twenty years in the making and I am so delighted that the County is able to bring this dream to fruition. After construction, we will essentially have a brand new library equipped to accommodate the various intellectual and professional needs of our citizens," said Library Director Kevin Smith.

Renovation and Expansion Goals

The goals of this project are to overhaul outdated infrastructure, create new public spaces, and make the building more welcoming and accessible to everyone. With this renovation and expansion, the Yorktown Library can become the center of our community and provide support for the educational, professional, and cultural needs of area residents. The renovation will add 10,000 square feet to the Yorktown Library. Among the highlights are expanded and updated spaces for events and programs, an updated Children’s wing and new story time room, a brand-new space just for teens, innovative technology workspaces, and private study rooms.

Grafton Annex

The library offers a small browsing room, curbside pickup services and an outdoor book drop at the Grafton Annex, located at 5751 George Washington Memorial Highway. (The Grafton Annex is the building that previously housed Fire Station 1 before its move to Dare Road.) To utilize library services at the Grafton Annex, library patrons will need to access the parking lot from Grafton Drive, which is a through street that runs behind the facility.

The Browsing Room contains popular items including new fiction, new non-fiction, and children's books. Items from the closed stacks will also be available upon request. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 5, the Browsing Room is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Curbside services for holds will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. If you have any questions about services at the Grafton Annex Library, call 757-890-5209.

FAQs

When is the last day I can pick up items from the Grafton Annex?

Library users have until 6 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, to pick up items from the Grafton Annex.

When will the Yorktown Library reopen?

Due to final construction work slated for some areas of the building, the reopening date has not yet been determined. We are hoping for March 2023, but shipping and construction work is fairly unpredictable now and we will not open the building until it is safe for our community to enjoy.

Why is the Library closing the Grafton Annex before work is completed at the Yorktown Library?

Plans for the Grafton Annex are accelerating and the County needs to take possession of the building. Additionally, moving into Yorktown Library while some final projects are being completed gives staff more time to set up and will overall allow for less disruption in service. We appreciate your patience with us and look forward to welcoming you to the newly renovated Yorktown Library.

What will happen to the memorial bricks?

The memorial bricks will be carefully removed from the front walkway at Yorktown Library and stored for safekeeping. Once renovations are complete, the memorial bricks will be reinstalled at the Yorktown Library.

Where is the Grafton Annex?

The Grafton Annex is located at 5751 George Washington Memorial Highway. (Grafton Annex is the building that previously housed Fire Station 1 before its move to Dare Road.) Library patrons will need to access the building and parking lot from Grafton Drive, which is a through street that runs behind the facility.

What services will be available at the Grafton Annex?

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, an outdoor book drop will be offered at the Grafton Annex. The book drop will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The book drop is located at the rear entrance to the Grafton Annex. To utilize the book drop, library patrons will need to access the parking lot from Grafton Drive, which is a through street that runs behind the facility.

Starting Tuesday, July 6, curbside pickup services will be offered. Access the parking lot from Grafton Drive to utilize curbside pickup. Curbside service will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at this location.

In early August a browsing room will be available to patrons that will contain popular items including new fiction, new non-fiction, and children’s books. Items from the closed stacks will also be available upon request. The browsing room will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

In anticipation of the return of services to the renovated Yorktown Library, the Grafton Annex will close to the public beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Library patrons will have until 6 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, to pick up any holds or other items from the Grafton Annex.

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