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At Yonkers Public Library, we know that everyone has varying needs, in public spaces and in their private lives.

Reading to children is critical from the earliest stages of development.

The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, began in Ireland in 1845 and ended in 1852.

TAKE TIME OUT…THE TIME IS NOW!

It may be hard to believe that the second month of 2024 is already here.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is from February 11-17, 2024. Your heart is an important part of your overall health.

Going to the library is a rite of passage for many young people. Do you remember eagerly receiving your first library card, gripping a pen in hand and signing your name in a squiggly scrawl?

At the beginning of the year, many people are thinking about self-care, what it means, how loaded of a word it can be, and the importance of meeting ourselves where we are.

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!

Hip Hip Hooray It’s National Bird Day!

National Bird Day is designated by The Avian Welfare Coalition to raise awareness about the importance of birds and how we can protect them by creating a healthier and sustainable r

Mayor Mike Spano declared January 4th Nancy Maron Day in a proclamation presented at Yonkers Public Library (YPL)'s Riverfront Library earlier today.

A Sound Bath is a meditation. Sound has a profound effect on the body. Sounds we love (our favorite music, natural sounds like birds, wind, rain, waterfalls, etc.) can make us happy, relaxed, and calm.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

If you read our recent blog post on the history of chocolate, you might be wondering why we’re publishing another cocoa-themed post so quickly.

Celebrated on August 15th, National Relaxation Day draws our attention to the importance of taking care of ourselves and making moments of relaxation an essential par