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The March on Washington

The March on Washington (officially named the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom) occurred on August 28, 1963.

A dog wearing sunglasses is looking over the back of a beach chair. The text reads "dog days of summer".

Dog Days of Summer at YPL 2024

The dog days of summer traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere,

Summer Reading Week Eight's theme is Exploring Gardens and Parks. Butterflies, a water fountain, a tennis racket, and a picture of a park are on a blue background.

Week Eight: Monday, August 12: Exploring Gardens and Parks

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

Week 7 Summer Reading Week Theme is exploring under the stars. A graphic of a constellation, an astronaut, and a telescope is on a blue background.

Week Seven: Monday, August 5: Exploring Under the Stars

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

A graphic with the top circulating books in YPL for Adults, Children, and Teens.

Olympic Summer Reading Goals!

The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing!

Week Six: Monday July 29: Exploring Wildlife

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

An outline of a flame is surrounded by a golden circle above the text "Paris 2024". The Olympic Rings are below the text.

Summer Olympics 2024 with YPL

The Summer Olympics in Paris begin this Friday, July 26th. The Olympics are chock full of physical feats from some of the best athletes from around the world.

Week Five: Monday, July 22: Exploring Water

"Adventure Begins at Your Library!"

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

A gloved hand pulling weeds out of a garden.

Weed Your Garden Day at Crestwood

What comes to mind when you think of garden weeds? Probably pesky vines and plants that choke out your carefully-landscaped annuals and perennials. And not all weeds are innocuous.

Week Four: Monday July 15: Exploring Birds

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

The Dream Team Tapes

With the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, you may want to listen to The Dream Team Tapes with sportswriter Jack McCallum.

A cat is sitting on top of a cardboard scratch box and looking down at an open picture book. It appears like the cat is reading the book.

All American Pet Day 2024

Looking for a pick-me up to get through the rest of this week? Good news! Today, July 11, is All American Pet Photo Day!

Shark Week 2024

This week, from July 7 to July 13, is Shark Week. When you think of sharks, you probably think of humongous Great Whites and their intimidating teeth.

A pair of movie tickets, a film reel and clapper, and a bucket of popcorn are on a blue background. The summer reading theme is "Adventure Begins At Your Library. Week Three: Exploring Cinema."

Week Three: Monday, July 8: Exploring Cinema

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

Week Two: Monday, July 1: Exploring Games from Around the World

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!” To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.