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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 19th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.
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.
The Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce occurred on Christmas Eve of 1914 during World War One.
History Extra Podcast-Pearl Harbor
With the eighty-fourth anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor approaching (Thursday, December 7th), you may want to listen to the
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
Banned Books Week 2025
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.