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.
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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
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.
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.
Parsley the Opossum! An Interview with Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
On December 5th, as part of Crestwood Library’s Winter Wonderland festivities, Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab brought a friend to join us! It was Parsley the Opossum!
A Note on Wait Times for new Library Books
In October, Baker & Taylor - a two hundred year old book distributor that was YPL’s (and the nation’s) main provider of books to public libraries - announced that it would cease operations in early 2026.
Crafts for a Cause: Joan Lloyd Interview
Long-standing patrons of many libraries in Westchester County are sure to recognize Joan Lloyd and her touring Crafts for a Cause programs where you can create a pair of earrings for yourself and for victims of domestic violence.
Who’s That? It’s Madeline the Monarch Butterfly!
Anyone visiting the Crestwood Library recently may have seen the mesh enclosure next to the circulation desk. That’s the home of Madeline the Monarch Butterfly!
Crestwood Centennial Holiday Bazaar w/ Tamra Malaga
Continuing with the Crestwood Library’s Centennial celebrations, we will be hosting a youth entrepreneur holiday bazaar on November 29th from 10am
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a holiday to celebrate and honor the dead.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Diwali is Hindu festival of lights and is also a major religious festival celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali is celebrated throughout India, Singapore and several other South Asian countries as a national holiday.
Italian-American Heritage Month 2025
Italian-American Heritage Month every October is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of those with Italian ancestry living in the Uni
Introducing the 'YPL Beyond the Books' Podcast
We're happy to announce the launch of our new podcast, exploring the Yonkers Public Library community one story at a time.
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Back to School & Learning Resources 2025
While the weather outside can still feel like summer, the first day of fall is just around the corner. The fall means many students return to school.