The Crestwood Library and the Women Who Created It
In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.
Posts
Read More
Summer Reading Week Four: Energy
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next six weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Energy.
Register for 1000 Books For Kindergarten and become the hero of your own book!
Are you the parent or caregiver of a prekindergarten child? If so, we strongly recommend you register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Summer Reading Week Three: Growing
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next six weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
Summer Reading Week Two: Outdoors
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
Summer Reading Week One: Thoughtfulness
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”:
Reading to Children for Pride Month
With Pride Month in full swing, many children will have questions about what Pride Month is and why it’s celebrated. Like many topics, Pride and LGBTQ issues may seem daunting to talk about with children.
Juneteenth
June 19 - or Juneteenth - is a holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.
Pride Month, and the People We Hope to Reach
There is a common misconception that libraries order LGBTQ+ books exclusively for teenaged and young adult readers.
Museum Pass Spotlight: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.
Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 at Riverfront Library
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is a proud supporter of Yonkers' thriving art scene and we're pleased to host several Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 events at Riverfront Library this Saturday,
Children's Book Week May 2023
Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.
Introducing YPL's New Logo and Website
It’s National Library Week, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it by unveiling a new look and feel for Yonkers Public Library (YPL).