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Happy Lunar New Year 2026
February 17, 2026 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year - a celebration of the arrival of spring and the coming new year in the lunisolar calendar.
Presidents’ Day and Winter Break Fun at YPL!
Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday that’s celebrated on the third Monday in February and recognizes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and George Washington (Feb
Local Food Pantries
Yonkers Riverfront Library Pantry: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 3 pm (while supplies last). Please call 914 337-1500, ext. 427,428 for more information.
Podcast Review: After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranomal
After Dark: Myths, Deeds, and the Paranormal is a podcast that takes you to the shadi
Thomas Kelly Interview: Author Talk January 31st
On Saturday, January 31st, at 7 pm, Crestwood Library and the Friends of Crestwood Library will host An Evening with Aut
Celebrating Caldecott Books
No matter what age you are, picture books hold a certain joy - the interplay of illustrations and the words working together to create a magical story between the bookcovers.
Positive Psychology Connections
Positive psychology is defined as “a branch of psychology focused on the character strengths and behaviors that allow individuals to build a life of meaning and
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 19th. 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.
Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali!
Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. At the age of twelve, his bicycle was stolen and in a desire to get revenge on the thief, he began taking boxing lessons from Louisville police officer Joe Martin.
The Battle of Cowpens
During the American Revolution in 1778, British high command maneuvered their forces to the American South to help British mercantilists prosper economically from goods and products created in this region.
YPL Most Read Books of 2025
Happy New Year! As we look back on 2025, we wanted to see what your favorite books to read were this past year.
Envision Your New Year: Vision Boards and Financial Literacy with Aureo Pinto Jr.
On Saturday, December 20th, patrons of the Yonkers Crestwood Library joined Aureo Pinto Jr to create vision boards meant to help with mindfulness an
Podcast Review: Crimes of the Centuries
Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast that delves into crimes that earned the distinction of being “crimes of the centuries.” In each episode, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt examin