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 On March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated. This is a day to celebrate J.R.R Tolkien and his books.

Welcome to “Let’s Get Learning!” Over the next few weeks, we’ll spotlight several digital learning resources that you can use for free with your Yonkers Public Library card.No matter what you’re looking to learn, there’s a YPL resource for you!

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Sound familiar?

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world, began at sundown on March 11.

March 14th is National Write Your Story Day. As a library, Yonkers Public Library is dedicated to ensuring more stories are told -- true stories; fiction; everything in between -- and the stories of our patrons are no exception.

From the notebook of B at Will Library, 

Keep an eye on the sky! This week, from February 16 to 19, is the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Can you believe the school year is almost over? Pretty soon, spring will come out in full force  and summer will be here! But there’s plenty of schoolwork to get through before then.

Though the National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920, the first Super Bowl was not held until forty-seven years later.

This Saturday, February 10, is the Lunar New Year - a celebration of the arrival of spring and the coming new year in the lunisolar calendar. 

Above: "Oatmeal on the Hudson" by Golda Solomon

Open Book, a weekly podcast hosted by Jessica Sorentino, highlights insightful discussions, expert interviews, and insider secrets that ensures your book goes beyond the bookshelf, to where re

Quick and Dirty History is a podcast about American history, on the go. Each week there is an episode about a different topic.

Hip Hip Hooray It’s National Bird Day!

National Bird Day is designated by The Avian Welfare Coalition to raise awareness about the importance of birds and how we can protect them by creating a healthier and sustainable r