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Library Service Alert
All Yonkers Public Library (YPL) locations will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Podcast Review: Lore
Lore is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed podcast about true life scary stories. Lore exposes the darker side of history, exploring the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares.
Review: It Came From the Closet
This anthology of essays is the perfect pick for horror lovers. And if you couldn’t tell from the title or expressive cover, it’s a great read for LGBTQ+ History Month too!
National Novel Writing Month
Have you ever wanted to write a novel but haven’t started yet? November might be the right time to try as it’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)!
Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College Part 2
The National Student Strike
In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.
Podcast Review: If Books Could Kill
If Books Could Kill is a podcast that provides critiques of best selling books.
I Love Yarn Day- October 14, 2023
I Love Yarn Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of each October. YPL certainly loves yarn, hosting a multitude of fiber-focused programs each year.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month
You might be familiar with Pride Month every June that celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and raises awareness
Banned Books Week 2023
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about.
Banned Books Week and You
This year's Banned Books Week is October 1st through October 7th, as organized by the American Library Association.
Hobbit Day 2023
J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most influential authors of the fantasy genre. The epic world of Middle-earth has captured the imagination of readers and writers alike for decades.
National Library Card Sign-Up Month
The month of September marks the end of summer - the temperature starts to cool, kids go back to school, and summer vacations become a distant memory.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at YPL
Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen