First-grade students are invited to sign up for a library card through their school classrooms in September as part of York County Libraries' annual Grade One At the Library (GOAL) program. Since its inception in 2008, the GOAL program has given library cards to 44,916 York County first-graders.

Participating students are encouraged to visit any York County library location to check out books and pick up participation prizes. One of the top prizes is a copy of "Who Made This Mess?" by featured GOAL author Laura Gehl. In addition to getting a copy of the book, first-grade students and their families can meet the author during the GOAL Celebration event in November.

Gehl is the sixth nationally known children's author selected to encourage York County first-grade students to read. She is the author of more than 40 popular books for young readers. Her books have received many awards and honors.

Family members and all York County residents are encouraged to get a York County Libraries card in September as part of National Library Card Sign-up Month. A free library card provides access to the latest in-print and electronic information, bestsellers, Wi-Fi, story times, book discussions, and more at locations countywide. To learn more about York County Libraries' programs, services, and resources, visit http://www.yorklibraries.org.

The annual GOAL program initiative is supported by presenting sponsor PeoplesBank, A Division of Orrstown Bank, which has championed GOAL since the program's start.