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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. 

The Christmas Truce occurred on Christmas Eve of 1914 during World War One.

With the eighty-fourth anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor approaching (Thursday, December 7th), you may want to listen to the

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.

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!

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, or The Day of the Dead, is a holiday to celebrate and honor the dead.

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 every October is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of those with Italian ancestry living in the Uni

In 1982, Banned Books Week began in response to a major increase in book bans and challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools across the United States.

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.

For many of us, September marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. School is back in session, the sun starts setting earlier, the weather gets cooler, and there’s no better time to go to the library. 

August 2 is National Coloring Book Day, a celebration of the joy of coloring for people of all ages!

The hot, humid weather of July and August are often referred to as the dog days of summer, and this month there are plenty of dog-themed holidays to celebrate.