York County happenings: Traffic delays during ballot collections; Grade One at the Library

Staff Report

A voter casts her ballot at the drop box at the York County Administrative Center Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. County employees checked voters ballot to make sure they were submitted correctly. Bill Kalina photo

York City

Traffic delays for ballot collection

York City residents should expect congestion on several streets due to drive-up ballot collections at the York County Administrative Center.

Motorists should be aware of delays on East Market, George and North Beaver streets, according to a news release.

Individuals should avoid East Market Street eastbound to George Street to provide "easier access" to residents dropping off ballots, the release states.

Drive-up access in front of the York County Administrative Center, located at 28 E. Market St., will be available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday

York County Libraries

Grade One at the Library celebration

The York County Libraries has announced that from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, they will host a free virtual celebration for first grade readers.

The Grade One at the Library event will feature author Anthony Fredericks and ZooAmerica.

Fredericks is a professor of education at York College and has authored more than 160 books. His award-winning children's books include: “Desert Night, Desert Day,” “A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet" and “Tall Tall Tree.”

For more information or to register, visit yorklibraries.org.