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Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is from February 11-17, 2024. Your heart is an important part of your overall health.

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. 

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history of our nation and to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans who have created impactful change in our society.

A common principle of organizations fighting for the rights of the disabled is

When the winter solstice arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, it feels as though someone has pulled a shade over the sun. On December 20, the sun rises at 7:17 and sets promptly at 4:30 pm.

At the beginning of the year, many people are thinking about self-care, what it means, how loaded of a word it can be, and the importance of meeting ourselves where we are.

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

Looking to add some books to your reading list this year? Trying to find something new to watch or listen to? Check out some of these picks from 2023 and other all-time favorites from YPL staff!

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

The moment you have waited for is finally here! Read all about what readers at Yonkers Public Library have chosen to read! 

The end of the year means that it is time for “The Best of the Best” lists. Here at YPL, at least for this blog, it’s all about the books!

A Sound Bath is a meditation. Sound has a profound effect on the body. Sounds we love (our favorite music, natural sounds like birds, wind, rain, waterfalls, etc.) can make us happy, relaxed, and calm.