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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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International People With Disabilities Day!
Today is International People with Disabilities Day. People with disabilities are all over the world from all cultures and backgrounds.
Podcast Review: History Extra Podcast
With the eighty-second anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor approaching (Thursday, December 7th), you may want to listen to the
Revisiting Little Women on Louisa May Alcott's Birthday
November 29th is birthday of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Over the years, writers have revisited this beloved narrative of four sisters growing up during the Civil War, retelling, reimagining, and remixing it in unique ways. Here are five books that do just that, all available with your Yonkers Public Library card.
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Giving Tuesday with YPL
With so many holidays in a few short months, the end of the year is often a time filled with thankfulness, family and generosity.
Honoring Indigineous History a Home and Giving Thanks Around the World
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a resolution declaring Thanksgiving a nationally recognized holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Yonkers Public Library Wins Prestigious State Award For Summer Reading Buddies Program
The New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries announced that the 2023 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award has been awarded to Yonkers Public Library (YPL) for the Summer Reading Buddies program.
Podcast Review: Holy Week
Holy Week is a fascinating series about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the violence that erupted as a result of it.
Veteran's Day 2023
Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to recognize those in our communities who risked their lives, health, and future for the good of the many.
Origami Day
Each year on Origami Day, people around the globe celebrate the age-old art of paper folding. Learn about the history of origami, and join in on the fun by trying out a simple design!
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Hot Chocolate: November 2023
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.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights
As the year inches its way to a close, there are many holidays to be celebrated. There are many that probably come to mind - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. But there’s another major cultural holiday coming up: Diwali.
Children's Book Week November 2023
Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.
Family History Project
The Family History Project is an opportunity for family members to interview each other and learn about their family's history. Participants of this project will be provided questions to ask during oral history interviewers.
Early Voting at YPL
YPL is pleased to once again host early voting at its Riverfront Library and Will Library locations, October 28 - November 5. There are both Democratic Party and Republic Party primaries in the City of Yonkers.