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Small Business Assistance
This is an ongoing post that will be regularly updated. Last updated: September 24, 2022 Free Online Webinars: Year-End Tax ...
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Banned Books Week
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about. Some ...
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Podcast Review: The Sunshine Place
The Sunshine Place is a thrilling true crime podcast. It is about Synanon, which started out as a drug rehab ...
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Local Food Pantries
Westchester County Department of Social Services is providing food assistance to residents in isolation during COVID 19 pandemic. Assistance available ...
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9/11 Remembrance
On September 11, 2001, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the United States ...
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Podcast Review: JML Experience-Baseball Only
The JML Experience-Baseball Only is a podcast about the latest news in Major League Baseball (MLB). The hosts are JML ...
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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, ...
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Need Help With Your College Essay?
Want a hand with your college essay? Our expert writers can help you make your essay stand out to admissions ...
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Jump in to YA Lit – Forever Young Adult Book Club at YPL
In the great big world of literature, the Young Adult genre is fairly young. According to Southern Connecticut State University, ...
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Rich Roll Podcast-Interview with Mike Fremont
The Rich Roll Podcast is about wellness. Each week Rich delves deep into all things wellness with some of the ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: John Green
On August 24, 1977 famous Young Adult author John Green was born. While being most known as a skilled writer, ...
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Early Primary Voting 2022
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is pleased that Riverfront Library and Will Library are once again early voting sites. Only voters registered in ...
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Podcast Review: Crooked City
Crooked City is a podcast about crime and corruption in Youngstown, Ohio. The host is Marc Smerling, producer of the podcast ...
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Celebrating 90 Years of LEGO
The History of LEGO When you think about the toys you played with as a child, there’s a good chance ...
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Podcast Review: Shark Week-The Podcast
Shark Week may be over but you can continue to learn about sharks by listening to Shark Week: The Podcast ...
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Podcast Review: They Knew Which Way to Run
They Knew Which Way to Run is a 7-part podcast about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what it means to survive ...
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Podcast Review: American Scandal
American Scandal is a podcast about scandals throughout U.S. history. The host is Lindsay Graham, who also hosts American History ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: S.E. Hinton
S.E. Hinton, full name Susan Eloise Hinton, is considered one of the greatest writers of young adult literature, and is ...
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#DigitalTuesday Spotlight: AtoZ Databases
This is the seventh in a series of posts highlighting some of the valuable (but not always well-known) digital resources ...
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Podcast Review: The Wire at 20
The Wire at 20 is a podcast that celebrates the iconic HBO show The Wire. The host is Method Man, who played “Cheese” ...
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July is Disability Pride Month
What and When is Disability Pride Month? Disability pride month is a time to celebrate the strides that the disability ...
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#DigitalTuesday Spotlight: Weiss Financial Ratings
This is the sixth in a series of posts highlighting some of the valuable (but not always well-known) digital resources ...
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Podcast Review: Legacy of Speed
Legacy of Speed is the story of two runners from the 1968 Olympics-John Carlos and Tommie Smith. Carlos and Smith ...
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Meet the Staff Interview with Haifa Bint-Kadi
We are so excited to introduce you to our “Meet the Staff” interview series! Today we are speaking with the ...
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2022 Primary Election Early Voting Hours at YPL
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is pleased that Riverfront Library and Will Library are two of Westchester County’s 23 early voting ...
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YPL Celebrates Juneteenth
This month marks the celebration of “Juneteenth,” or June Nineteenth. Juneteenth is the day we celebrate the historical day in ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg was an American poet born June 3, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey to a Jewish household. He was ...
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Podcast Review: Queer Serial: LGBTQ+ History
An interesting and educational podcast to listen to for Pride Month is Queer Serial: LGBTQ+ History. This podcast is a ...
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#DigitalTuesday Spotlight: Libby
This is the fourth in a series of posts highlighting some of the valuable (but not always well-known) digital resources ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom, sportswriter and bestselling novelist, was born May 23, 1958 in Passaic, New Jersey. In his earlier years, Albom’s ...
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New Affordable Housing Opportunity in Yonkers
St. Joseph’s Medical Center is Now Accepting Applications Affordable Rental Opportunities Available: 10 School Street, Yonkers NY, 10701 Studio, 1 ...
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Podcast Review: The Fight With Teddy Atlas
The Fight With Teddy Atlas is a podcast about boxing and MMA. The hosts are Hall of Fame boxing trainer and ...
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Riverfront Art Gallery Exhibition: Memento Mori
Corazon Puro by Moses Ros Contemplation by Teresa Pereira The Illusion We Seek by Jelly Untitled by Elisabeth Faraone Aftermath ...
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#DigitalTuesday Spotlight: Gale Courses
This is the third in a series of posts highlighting some of the valuable (but not always well-known) digital resources ...
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Q&A with Joseph Harbeson about Mosher Press
Joseph Harbeson, Friends of Crestwood Library Board Director, has been sharing his personal collection of books at the Crestwood Library ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. Arguably one of the most well known names in literature, let alone ...
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Yonkers local history: Public Bath House No. 3
Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine living in a city and not being able to access water as easily as turning ...
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April is Autism Month: Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation
April is Autism Awareness Month — also called Autism Acceptance Month and Autism Appreciation Month. I want to encourage everyone ...
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Podcast Review: Infamous America-Booth
On April 15th, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. A podcast that examines the assassination and manhunt ...
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#DigitalTuesday Spotlight: LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com)
This is the first in a series of posts highlighting some of the valuable (but not always well-known) digital resources ...
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Podcast Review: The Office Ladies
For National Humor Month, you should consider listening to the podcast Office Ladies. It is hosted by two actors who ...
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In Honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility
In 2009, Rachel Crandall, a Michigan activist, called for the establishment of a new holiday, on the grounds that the ...
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Whistling Girls and Crowing Hens: The Struggle for Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church
Throughout Women’s History Month, Yonkers Public Library staff have offered stories of women role models who represent and expand what ...
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Sexual Violence Awareness Month
April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Sexual violence is a term that refers to various types of sexual harm that ...
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Podcast Review: What’s Her Name?
What’s Her Name is a podcast about influential women in history that are not well know. The hosts are Katie Nelson ...
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Simple cell phone hack
With privacy features that keep phones locked these days, your phone is safe… but is it too safe? Almost everyone ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas was born on March 5, 1986. She is an international bestselling author, with her works being published ...
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Start a Garden with YPL’s Seed Library
Borrow, grow and plant! Get your gardens ready. Yonkers Public Library is launching a new Seed Library just in time ...
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Podcast Review: Revolutionary Ireland
Revolutionary Ireland is a podcast about the history of Irish independence movements. The host is Lorcan Collins who is the ...
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Winter Reading Challenge Amazon Gift Card Raffle
Only two weeks to go… There are only two weeks remaining for the Winter Reading Challenge. Remember, you have to ...
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Podcast Review: Renegades: Born in the USA
Renegades: Born in the USA is the podcast of a long conversation between Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. They discuss ...
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New Sustainable You: Zero Waste in the February Freeze
The New Sustainable You is a ZOOM program hosted by the Yonkers Public Library and presented by Crestwood Library staff ...
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Fun Facts of U.S. Presidents
George Washington’s (#1) dentures were not made of wood, but rather of ivory, gold, and human and animal teeth, among ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison, world-renowned author, was born February 18, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio. One of four children, she had originally been ...
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Podcast Review: The Trojan Horse Affair
“The Trojan Horse Affair” was a scandal in Birmingham, England that occurred as a result of an anonymous letter which ...
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National Library Lovers’ Day
February 14th is popularly known as Valentine’s Day but isn’t the only reason why love is in the air— it’s ...
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM)
The 2022 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Theme is “Talk About It.” Teen Dating Violence is an issue that impacts ...
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No se olviden de el Desafio de Lectura de Invierno!
Estamos a medio punto de el Desafio de lectura de invierno. Solamente quedan cinco semanas para registrar tus libros! Todavia ...
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Black History Month and African American history collections
We’re taking a look at our deep collection of topics related to African American history. We’ve been helping high school ...
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Podcast Review: In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson
An interesting podcast about Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, is In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson. This is ...
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Valentine’s Day Just Got Sweeter
February has long been celebrated as the month of romance. Candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones in ...
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Ringing in the New Year with Recipes: Food Fun Adventures with Alyssa from Feeding Westchester
The Yonkers Public Library is hosting Ringing in the New Year: Feeding Westchester, a ZOOM program scheduled every other Tuesday ...
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The History of Word Games: Crosswords, Scrabble, and Word Searches
The crossword puzzle is probably one of the most well-known word-games of our time. The New York Times’ Sunday Crossword ...
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Poem
This video contains the readings, performed by a renowned Italian actress and a senior Italian high school student, respectively in ...
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Podcast Review: 12 Years that Shook the World
International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be commemorated on January 27th. To hear personal stories of people who were victims of ...
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Podcast Review: Rachel Whitlow and the Haverstraw Brick Museum Exhibition-Crossroads of Rockland History
Crossroads of Rockland History is an interesting podcast that teaches about Rockland County’s history and educational institutions. Claire Sheridan is the ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Frank Miller
Frank Miller, famous graphic novel writer and artist, was born January 27, 1957 in Olney, Maryland. Growing up in a ...
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Podcast Review: The World House
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an excellent podcast to listen to is The World House. The hosts, Dr. Clayborne ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of Dr ...
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Profile: Yonkers NNORC
If you’ve attended any of the programs offered by Yonkers Public Library, whether in person or online via Zoom, you ...
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Stuff You Should Know: Did a cow start the Great Chicago Fire?
When people are asked about who started the Great Chicago Fire, it is the accepted consensus that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow ...
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New Sustainable You: Beat the January Blues
The New Sustainable You is a ZOOM program hosted by the Yonkers Public Library and presented by Crestwood Library staff ...
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Podcast Review: Go For Broke
An interesting podcast about the history of Silicon Valley is Go For Broke. This podcast was created through the Vox ...
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Welcoming 2022 with a Vision Board
The New Year is almost here, and what better way to welcome it in than making a Vision Board. What ...
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Home Fitness Tips
Home fitness overwhelms some people because of the wide variety of exercises and equipment. The unfortunate side effect is a ...
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Podcast Review: Slow Burn Season 6
The Los Angeles Riots was a significant event in U.S. history. Season six of Slow Burn provides background to the ...
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Nothing but Nutcracker
On Monday, December 27, at 1 pm, the Yonkers Public Library will host a Nutcracker Reading and Dance Party via ...
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Sunny Days & Sleepless Nights: ZOOM event with author Tiziano Thomas Dossena
Local author Tiziano Thomas Dossena will join us next Tuesday, December 21, at 7 pm via ZOOM to talk about ...
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Podcast Review: Ear Hustle
To learn about the lives of inmates, the podcast Ear Hustle is an excellent place to start. In the podcast, incarcerated ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Jane Austen
Jane Austen, the author of Pride and Prejudice, was born December 16, 1775. One of eight children, she grew up ...
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Podcast Review: Stuff You Missed in History Class: The Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce during World War One was an occurrence that many people have heard about, but are not sure ...
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A Bouquet of Voices: A Poetry Reading and Discussion with Jeffery McDaniel and Suzanne Gardinier
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work. Suzanne Gardinier, poet In celebration of ...
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Podcast Review: Parks and Recollection
The Parks and Recollection podcast is a discussion of all the episodes of the show Parks and Recreation. The hosts ...
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Read with Cooper the Therapy Dog
“Hi, I’m Cooper! Won’t you read to me?” Katherine Jochen and her therapy dog, Cooper, have been reading with children ...
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Meet our Staff: Frank Iwuchukwu
This is a monthly series that profiles YPL employees dedicated to serving Yonkers community members and beyond. Frank is Riverfront Library’s ...
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African American Heritage Trails: Explores the History and Legacy of African Americans in Westchester County
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work. Dr. Larry H. Sprull’s lecture African ...
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Storied Sunday: Celebrating the Power of Telling Stories
November is a month where we celebrate many things. During our celebrations, stories are told and heard. We all tell ...
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked the Army and Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japanese aircraft ...
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Sarah Lawrence Professor Discusses Race and Environment in the City of Seven Hills
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work. Professor Linwood Lewis’ lecture, “Race ...
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Your Go To Holiday Shopping Guide
It’s that time of year again, and the Yonkers Public Library would like to make your holiday shopping a little ...
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Podcast Review: Skeletons in The Closet-Code Switch
The Code Switch is a podcast created by NPR that is about race. The host, Gene Demby, has conversations with ...
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Peter La Farge’s ” Ira Hayes”
My name is Biagio and I am a librarian here at the Yonkers Public Library. I am passionate about music ...
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Famous Authors Born This Month: Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, was born on November 29, 1832. She was one of four daughters ...
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Podcast Review: Rewind: The Land of the Lenape by the Bowery Boys
Rewind: The Land of the Lenape is a podcast episode created by the Bowery Boys: podcast hosts Greg Young and Tom ...
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Fitness Friday Interlude: A Conversation with Coach Charlie
Daphne Platt is the IB Coordinator at Mt. Vernon High School. She has been interning at the Crestwood Library as ...
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Podcast Review: The Steam Room
The Steam Room is a sports and entertainment podcast by Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley. After retiring from basketball, NBA legend ...
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National Author’s Day
Written by Laura Cacace. Children’s Librarian – Will Library. 10/29/21 Current Read: Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen National Author’s ...
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day was originally know as “Armistice Day” and was first celebrated in the United States on November 11, 1919 ...
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National Novel Writing Month
Image courtesy of NaNoWriMo. Written by Laura Cacace Children’s Librarian – Will Library. 10/25/21 November is fast-approaching, and for those ...
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Celebrating Bat Week
Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature. As we kick off Bat Week ...
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be voice for ...
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Thank You Friends of the Library!
The Yonkers Public Library is thankful to be supported by the Friends of the Yonkers Public Library and Friends of ...
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History of Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) was originally celebrated in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica around 3,000 years ago during August ...
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Podcast Review: The Moth – Pride 2021
The Moth Podcast is a collection of stories told by a variety of people. It is produced by The Moth ...
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Podcast Review: Bad Women: The Ripper Retold
The podcast Bad Women: The Ripper Retold is about the victims of the serial killer Jack the Ripper. The host is Hallie ...
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YPL Presents: The Old Croton Aqueduct
The Yonkers Public Library and the Yonkers Historical Society are hosting a program called YPL Presents: The Old Croton Aqueduct ...
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NOT on Netflix: The Lost Weekend
1945’s The Lost Weekend takes a look at the devastating effects of alcoholism, it was almost never released because of ...
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the work and accomplishments people with disabilities ...
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Banned Books Week 2021 (Sept. 26-Oct. 2)
Banned Books Week (September 26 – October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held ...
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Band of Brothers Podcast
The Band of Brothers Podcast is a companion to the HBO show Band of Brothers. The host is Roger Bennett, who ...
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Library Adventures with Monarch Butterflies
For the third year in a row, Crestwood Library has participated in the Rockefeller Preserve Monarch Butterfly Project. What an ...
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Podcast Review: Hello, Nature
The podcast Hello, Nature is about Misha Euceph’s exploration of U.S. National Parks. She describes what it was like for her ...
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Find a Moment Friday
Life can be stressful. It’s important that we take a moment to get in tune with ourselves. Andrea Deierlein of ...
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Podcast Review: The Dropout
The Dropout is about the Silicon Valley startup company Theranos and its creator Elizabeth Holmes. This podcast is created ABC ...
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Disaster Assistance
Governor Kathy Hochul has secured an Emergency Disaster Declaration and a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden following the devastation ...
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New Sustainable You: Trees
The New Sustainable You is a Zoom program hosted by the Yonkers Public Library and presented by Crestwood branch staff member ...
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Podcast Review: Shea Station
Shea Station is a podcast dedicated to The Mets. The hosts are Jolly Olive and former Mets player Jerry Blevins ...
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What’s Cooking At YPL This Summer?
EASY NO-BAKE RECIPES Let’s face it, no one wants to turn that oven on during the hot summer days. So, ...
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Books That Rock
Ever wonder where musicians get their ideas for lyrics? In some cases they get them from books! We’ve compiled a ...
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New Sustainable You: Eco-Conscious Retail
Recently the Yonkers Public Library launched a Zoom program, The New Sustainable You, presented by Crestwood branch staff member Jackie ...
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Podcast Review: The Missing Cryptoqueen
The podcast The Missing Cryptoqueen is about the disappearance of Dr. Ruja Ignatova, the founder of the cryptocurency OneCoin. The host of ...
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New Sustainable You: Energy Wasters, Recommended Reading
In June, the Yonkers Public Library launched a Zoom program, The New Sustainable You, presented by Crestwood branch staff member ...
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Podcast Review: Murder in Illinois
The podcast Murder in Illinois is about the Christopher Vaughn case. Vaughn was convicted of murdering his wife and three children. It ...
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Tails and Tales: Summer Reading Program 2021
This year the Yonkers Public Library is hosting the Tails and Tales: Summer Reading Program, which runs until September 3. Children, ...
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Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episode 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents a new episode focused on education and accessibility in Yonkers. This podcast ...
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Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episodes 4 & 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on government aid in Yonkers. Welfare and public ...
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Podcast Review: The Financial Confessions
The Financial Confessions is a podcast about personal finance. Chelsea Fagan is the host. She is a co-founder of the ...
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Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers- Episodes 2 & 3
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on local malls. Yonkers, New York is home ...
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Introducing Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers is a podcast series that features stories about local history. Produced by Sarah ...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The UN General Assembly designated June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day represents one ...
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NY Crime Victims Legal Help
If a person is a victim of a crime, NY Crime Victims Legal Help can provide them with legal help ...
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Podcast Review: Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson
Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson is a podcast about the LGBTQ+ community. LZ Granderson, the host, is a renowned ...
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Podcast Review: Walk Among Heroes – Ray Lambert (D-Day Veteran)
Walk Among Heroes is a podcast where veterans tell their stories. They describe their experiences in combat along with what life ...
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D-Day: June 6, 1944
On June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, American, English, and Canadian forces landed at Normandy, France. They landed along fifty ...
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Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31st is the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Murder and destruction occurred in the African American district ...
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Brown v. Board of Education Ruling
On May 17, 1954, Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren delivered a ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case ...
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Amelia Earhart’s Solo Flight Across the Atlantic
On May 20-21, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic. She was only the ...
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More Senior Law Day Consultations!
The Senior Law Day Collaborative is once again pleased to offer opportunities for free consultations with professional attorneys, geriatric care ...
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The Sinking of The Lusitania
On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat (submarine) sunk the Lusitania. 1,195 people, including 128 Americans, were killed in this ...
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Riverfront Projection: Extended Through June 4th with New Art!
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve extended our partnership with Dave Steck projecting art from the Yonkers Room on the ...
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is a month to acknowledge the contributions of Asian Americans ...
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the ...
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221st Anniversary of the Library of Congress
April 24th will be the 221st anniversary of the establishment of the Library of Congress. A law passed on April ...
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New Tax Credits for Health Insurance
Federal law has changed, and more tax credits are now available to New Yorkers who buy a health plan through ...
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Podcast Review: The Good Assassins: Hunting the Butcher
The podcast Good Assassins: Hunting the Butcher is about the hunt for a Nazi. Herbert Cukurs, nicknamed “The Butcher of ...
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Podcast Review: The American Revolution Podcast
The “Shot Heard ’round the World” was fired on April 19, 1775. On this day, American militia engaged British troops ...
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Podcast Review: The Last Night on The Titantic
April 15th marks the 109th anniversary of the sinking of The Titantic. The Titantic set sail on April 10th, 1912 out of ...
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Podcast Review: Key Battles of the Civil War
April 9 will mark the 156th anniversary of the American Civil War. The conflict began on April 12, 1861 and ...
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Podcast Review: Talking Yanks
The opening day of baseball is Thursday, April 1. To get excited for it, and more specifically The Yankees, you should ...
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Podcast Review- American History Tellers- The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
March 26, 2021 is the 110th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. During this horrific event, 146 workers of the ...
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Podcast Review-Antiquitas- The Ides of March
For this week’s podcast review, I have chosen to write about an episode of Antiquitas that examines the Ides of ...
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Blog Post Review: The Office Deep Dive
The Office Deep Dive is a perfect podcast for fans The Office. It is hosted by Brian Baumgartner, who plays ...
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African American Oral History Project update
The Yonkers Public Library African American Oral History project has been running since February 1. The participants have generously shared ...
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Podcast Review: 1619
1619 is a podcast series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, journalist and developer of the 1619 Project, New York Times initiative ...
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Vaccine Information
Vaccination Sites and Appointments Local New York State-Operated Vaccination Sites Click the link above to finds appointments at New York ...
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Job Search Help
Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing and get job application assistance. ...
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Hudson River Museum Presents: Border Cantos
On Friday, February 12, the Hudson River Museum will open a new exhibition: Border Cantos | Sonic Border: Richard Misrach ...
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What’s Cooking at YPL for Black History Month?
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3 PM, members of our YPL staff will be teasing your taste buds with ...
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Lunar New Year 2021-Year of the Ox
The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival that celebrates the beginning of the lunisolar calendar and is celebrated by ...
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Lincoln’s Birthday
We remember the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday. The earliest known observances of Lincoln’s Birthday ...
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YPL Reads Together for Black History Month
Join the Yonkers Public Library community in reading together to celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans during Black ...
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African American Museums in the United States
For Black History Month, a list has been complied of interesting African American museums throughout the United States. Check the ...
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Our Yonkers Our Youth Our Stories
Sarah Lawrence College Theatre & Civic Engagement presents: Our Yonkers Our Youth Our Stories with Annie Lanzillotto & Paul Kwame ...
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Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! Black History Month is an annual observance that celebrates achievements by African Americans and recognizes their ...
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African American Oral History Project
To celebrate Black History Month, the Yonkers Public Library is conducting an African American Oral History project. African Americans in ...
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The NY Times Book Review Podcast
Hey Everyone! If you are looking for a new book to read, try listening to The Book Review Podcast by ...
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Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day is on Wednesday, January 20. President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take Oaths of ...
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What’s Cooking at YPL?
Comfort Food! YPL offers fabulous virtual programs: Book Clubs, Fitness Classes, Storytimes, Writing Workshops, Job Search, Grab and Go Crafts, ...
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Westchester Power Virtual Information Sessions
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is pleased to co-sponsor two virtual information sessions with the nonprofit organization Sustainable Westchester about Westchester ...
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New Year’s Resolution #4: Learn Another Language
One of the most useful things one can do with free public-library resources is to learn a second language! Yonkers ...
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Podcast Review: Career Cloud Radio
Hey, everyone! An interesting and informative podcast for those wanting to hear career advice or find a new job is ...
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New Year’s Resolution #1: Read More Books
Happy New Year, Everyone! We are hoping that you will make one of your New Year’s resolutions to read more ...
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Podcast Review: Financial inTuition Podcast
Hey Everyone! The Financial inTuition Podcast is an educational series created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The podcast features ...
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The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2020
It’s been a long, tough year, but there were also many great books published in 2020 to help us get ...
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Podcast Review: Consumer Reports ‘Talking Cars’
Hey Everyone! If you are interested in buying a car, the Talking Cars with Consumer Reports podcast may be a ...
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The Great YPL Holiday Bake-Off
Third batch…Happy Holidays!!! People Chow (complements of Mary Robison) 1 twelve ounce bag chocolate chips 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick) ...
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Podcast Review: Floodlines
Hey, everybody! For this week’s podcast review, I explored the Floodlines series. The host of the podcast is Vann R ...
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Bill of Rights Day
December 15 is Bill of Rights Day. On this day, the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments to the ...
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Yonkers Public Library celebrates Computer Science Education Week! (December 7-13)
As part of Computer Science Education Week, December 7th-13th, YPL will be sharing fun and easy ways to get kids ...
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The ...
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Gift Wrapping Tips
Gift wrapping can be a fun part of your holiday tradition. Don’t wait until the last minute to wrap your ...
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Eviction Support
For those who have received eviction notices or being threatened with eviction by landlords, there are organizations that you reach ...
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Podcast Review: TED Society & Culture- How I climbed a 3,000 foot vertical cliff–without ropes by Alex Honnold
Hey Everyone! For this week’s podcast review, I’m reviewing a episode of the TED Society & Culture podcast called How ...
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Senior Law Day Online Consultations
The Senior Law Day Collaborative is pleased to make available monthly opportunities for free consultations with professional attorneys, geriatric care ...
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Podcast Review: The West Wing Weekly
Hey, everyone! This is the first podcast review in a series that I will be posting on the library blog ...
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance
On December 7, 1941, at 7:48 AM, Japanese naval forces attacked the United States base at Pearl Harbor. This resulted ...
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A Reading List Tribute to Pat Quinn
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is saddened to learn of the death of Yonkers native Pat Quinn at age 37. Pat ...
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YoFiFest 2020: Indie Films on Kanopy & Hoopla
I’m Phil, a librarian at the Crestwood branch. This month is the eighth annual YoFiFest, which will host 142 films ...
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. During this month, there is an emphasis on the disease and those are effected by ...
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YoFiFest 2020: Documentaries on Kanopy
This month is the eighth annual YoFiFest, which hosts 142 films to stream online until November 22nd. To learn more ...
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Museum Passes, Art Galleries, and Your Health
Museums and Art Galleries May Contribute to a Longer Life! We’ve always thought that visiting museums and art galleries could ...
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Veterans Day
Dominick Cerone was a World War One veteran who earned a silver star for gallantry during the war. This image ...
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Historical Romance Books
For anyone interested in historical romance books, we have put together a list of novels you will enjoy. All of ...
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Halloween: Listening, Reading and Watching
In the spirit of Halloween, we have complied a list of books, movies, and even CDs with a horror theme ...
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Italian American Heritage Month
October is Italian American Heritage Month. During this month, achievements and contributions of Italian Americans are recognized. To help celebrate ...
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Help with Navigating the College Process
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – 6:30 PM via Zoom Lyde Sizer, of Sarah Lawrence College, will offer tips and tricks ...
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Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week (September 27 – October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during ...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). The Hispanic community is essential to ...
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Local history resources at YPL
YPL loves local history! We offer resources for you to learn about your community’s past and discover your own family ...
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Ervin Saunders, 1848-1909
Ervin Saunders, Herald Statesman, 27 June 1938 Ervin Saunders, who was born on April 3, 1848, was one of the ...
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Charles A. Leale, 1842-1932
Dr. Charles Augustus Leale, M.D. (March 26, 1842 – June 13, 1932), image courtesy of Wikipedia Not a resident of ...
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William L. Heermance, 1837-1903
William L. Heermance, 1837-1903 The Congressional Medal of Honor has been awarded to one, and only one, Yonkers resident, Colonel ...
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Rev. Albert A. Lings, 1844-1915
Clergymen of Yonkers, from Charles Allison’s History of Yonkers, 1896. Born in the German duchy of Baden, but brought to ...
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Charles E. Gorton, 1845-1922
Charles Eugene Gorton died on June 5, 1922, after a career of 50 years’ service to the Yonkers public schools, ...
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Thomas Ewing, Jr., 1829-1896
Thomas Ewing, Jr., 1829-1896 Thomas Ewing, Jr., who among his many other civic services served for a time on the ...
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Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman, 1866-1943
Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman 1866-1943, third bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. The funeral for the Right ...
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Thomas C. Cornell, 1819-1894
Thomas Clapp Cornell, after whom a Yonkers public school is named, came to Yonkers as a young man of 28 ...
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Rev. Charles E. Allison, 1847-1908
Author of a history of Yonkers that is still—almost 125 years after its publication—an indispensable resource for local historical research, ...
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Grants, eBooks and Other Resources
Foundation Directory Online Professional is Candid’s premier searchable database for nonprofits with a 501c3 status. It contains records for thousands ...
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Landscape Art and Virtual Travel
Image citation: Scene from “The Last of the Mohicans,” Cora Kneeling at the Feet of Tamenund. Thomas Cole, 1827. Beginning ...
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Food Resources for all Westchester Residents
Please see below for upcoming mobile food pantries in Westchester County, followed by a list of food pantries and hot ...
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Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Right to Vote!
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States ...
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Westchester County Creates Program To Help Local Restaurants Who Are In Need During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Community Table Partnership Program Awards 17 Grants to Nonprofits serving 21 Communities Recognizing that the restaurant industry is both a ...
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NY State of Health Is Here For You
During these challenging times, NY State of Health, New York’s official health plan marketplace, remains committed to ensuring access to ...
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SPOTLIGHT: CENSUS 2020 : MAKE US COUNT
April 1, 2020, is Census Day. Data from the Census will be used for the next ten years for many ...
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Rent Relief in NY State
To help people who are struggling to pay their rent, the New York State government has established an emergency rental ...
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Food Assistance Bulletin Board
We want to ensure that none of our neighbors go hungry. The following are food resources in our community. Westchester ...
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July 4, 1776
July 4, 1776 is often thought of as the day that the Continental Congress declared independence from Great Britain. In ...
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About Pandemic-EBT
Pandemic-EBT is a new crisis response nutrition program activated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide ...
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Coming of Age
Coming of age is a young person’s transition from childhood to adulthood. This transitional period varies between cultures, societies and ...
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LGBTQ Pride Reading List
LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the Stonewall Uprising, which occurred from June 28, 1969 to July ...
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Happy Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is the commemoration of the official ending of slavery in the United States. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was announced ...
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Know Your Rights!
You have the right to protest. The right to join your fellow citizens in peaceful assembly and to express your ...
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Black Lives Matter Reading List
To provide context to the recent civil unrest, the Yonkers Public Library has complied a list of books about the ...
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One Way Pen Pal Program for Children and Teens
YONKERS, NY – May 19, 2020: With the issuance of the “New York State on PAUSE” stay-at-home coronavirus order, the Yonkers ...
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Free Distance Learning Adult Education Classes
Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) Pathways to Success is offering free distance learning programs, including: High School Diploma preparation English for ...
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Learning to Run
Hello, everyone! With so many places closed, there are few places where you can exercise besides a walk down your ...
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Removing Safety Gloves
Hello, everyone! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many people are wearing latex gloves to protect themselves and others from getting ...
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Thank You Essential Workers!
Yonkers Public Library Is Thankful for Essential Workers! There are no words to express our appreciation and gratitude for what ...
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Yonkers Essential Services For Seniors
Last updated May 15, 2020. During the COVID-19 outbreak, services for older adults – who are thought to be more ...
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) For Parents
Stress and Coping Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents ...
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Making History in Real Time
Our lives have been immeasurably changed by the COVID-19 pandemic we’re all experiencing right now. Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is ...
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Free Tele-Support Group for Adults with Vision Loss
Living with vision loss is challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone! The Lighthouse Guild is now operating ...
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Gale Courses for Job Readiness and College Readiness
Get your certificate of completion and show professionals that you are self-learning your way to success! Also, get ready for ...
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Medicaid Redesign
Last month, the New York State Legislature passed a budget which includes new Medicaid rules, scheduled to take effect October ...
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#BeTheDifference for the Teens in Our Lives During COVID-19
Teen Tips to Cope during COVID-19 By Rubina Kapil on April 21, 2020 When our world changes quickly and suddenly ...
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Services and Resources for Children and Families
Last updated: May 7, 2020 Yonkers Public Schools is providing FREE Grab ‘N’ Go breakfast and lunch to all children ...
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Mental Health Services
For anyone suffering from mental health issues, you are not alone. There are several places to which you can reach ...
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Legal Resources in Westchester County
Last updated: May 5, 2020 Last week, the New York State court system continued to expand the operations of its ...
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Yonkers Historic Sites
Hey everyone! This is Michael from the Will Library. As you know, Yonkers has a rich and interesting history. There ...
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Civil Service Exam Preparation
Are you studying for a civil service exam? There are books and booklets online to help you prepare for the ...
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Navigating the College Applications Process After Covid-19
It is no secret that we are facing difficult times and most of our usual routines will be changing. The ...
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Make your mask!
As of Friday, April 17, 2020, New Yorkers must wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible, including while on public ...
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Find Your Lost Money
Did you forget to cash a dividend check? Does a company owe you a refund? Should you be getting back ...
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Information about Health Insurance during the COVID-19 Outbreak
This is an ongoing post that will be regularly updated. Last updated: April 14th The COVID-19 outbreak is prompting many ...
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Suggested Podcasts
What Is a Podcast? Podcasts are an exciting new format for information and entertainment, rather like radio broadcasts available for ...
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Job Readiness Resources for Yonkers Residents
This is an ongoing post that will be regularly updated. Last updated: April 8th Whether you are newly unemployed and ...
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Storytime with Miss Aili
Hi! I’m Miss Aili from the Children’s Department at the Will Branch. I love doing storytime when I’m at the ...
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Assyrian American Oral History Project
During the pandemic in 2020, Ruth Kambar, an educator and author of Assyrians of Yonkers, and I conducted an oral history project ...
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Fitness at Home
Good day! My name is Aurora and I work at the Yonkers Public Library Will Branch. I love working out ...
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Staff recommendations: VERY foreign travel
Hello again from Nina, reference librarian with a strange frame of reference, offering some more suggestions for especially adventurous readers! ...
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Baseball watching, listening, and reading recommendations
This is Michael from the Will Library. For anyone who is missing baseball, I have provided a list of e-books, ...
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Staff recommendations: Days of Steam
Hello to the whole Yonkers cyber-community! My name is Nina, and I’m a reference librarian and unofficial sci-fi geek at ...
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Download eBooks and eAudiobooks with Libby!
While our library buildings are closed, we can’t loan our beloved print and multimedia collections. However, we can provide you ...
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American Civil War Reading List
Hey Everybody! This is Michael from the Reference Department at the Will Library. I’m a huge Civil War history buff! ...
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Hoopla Film Recommendation: Two Lovers
Hi again; this is Biagio from the Yonkers Public Library’s Will branch, and here is a film that I recommend ...
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Kanopy Film Recommendation: Mademoiselle Chambon
Hi, this is Biagio from the Yonkers Public Library’s Will branch, and here is a film that I recommend you ...
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Fighting misinformation around COVID-19
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads rapidly across the globe, another viral threat follows it: misinformation. Many people are using the panic ...
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YA Books Adapted For Film and Television
Seen the movie? Want to find out if the book was better? Check out these eBooks and eAudiobooks from our ...
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Virtual Programs @ Your Library
We now return you to your regularly scheduled programs! YPL is now adding virtual online programs for you to view ...
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Online Video Tutorials
Not sure how to register for our Hoopla service? Want to learn how to use Microsoft Office? Need help answering ...
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