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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Sound familiar?

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world, began at sundown on March 11.

March 14th is National Write Your Story Day. As a library, Yonkers Public Library is dedicated to ensuring more stories are told -- true stories; fiction; everything in between -- and the stories of our patrons are no exception.

From the notebook of B at Will Library, 

Keep an eye on the sky! This week, from February 16 to 19, is the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Can you believe the school year is almost over? Pretty soon, spring will come out in full force  and summer will be here! But there’s plenty of schoolwork to get through before then.

Though the National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920, the first Super Bowl was not held until forty-seven years later.

This Saturday, February 10, is the Lunar New Year - a celebration of the arrival of spring and the coming new year in the lunisolar calendar. 

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1830. He self taught himself the law and passed the Illinois bar to become a lawyer.

Above: "Oatmeal on the Hudson" by Golda Solomon

Open Book, a weekly podcast hosted by Jessica Sorentino, highlights insightful discussions, expert interviews, and insider secrets that ensures your book goes beyond the bookshelf, to where re

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.

Looking to add some books to your reading list this year? Trying to find something new to watch or listen to? Check out some of these picks from 2023 and other all-time favorites from YPL staff!

Quick and Dirty History is a podcast about American history, on the go. Each week there is an episode about a different topic.