¡Feliz Día de Reyes Magos! - Happy Three Kings Day!
As the Christmas season comes to a close, many Latin Americans celebrate one more holiday: Three Kings Day.
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National Bird Day
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
Top Circulations 2023 with YPL
The moment you have waited for is finally here! Read all about what readers at Yonkers Public Library have chosen to read!
Best of Books 2023 with YPL
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!
The Gift of Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath with Michelle Clifton
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.
Soundbreaker Podcast Featuring Loren Chaidez
Loren Chaidez, president of the Yonkers Historical Society, was recently interviewed on the Soundbreaker Podcast.
Shab e Yalda - A Winter Solstice Persian Celebration
One of the oldest Persian traditions is Yalda Night, also known as Shab e Chelleh, which is celebrated on the Winter Solstice. This year, Yalda Night is on December 21st.
Chag Sameach - Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days, usually in December. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the eight days.
Podcast Review: The Loser's Club
The Losers’ Club is an excellent podcast for Stephen King fans.
International People With Disabilities Day!
Today is International People with Disabilities Day. People with disabilities are all over the world from all cultures and backgrounds.
Revisiting Little Women on Louisa May Alcott's Birthday
November 29th is birthday of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Over the years, writers have revisited this beloved narrative of four sisters growing up during the Civil War, retelling, reimagining, and remixing it in unique ways. Here are five books that do just that, all available with your Yonkers Public Library card.
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Giving Tuesday with YPL
With so many holidays in a few short months, the end of the year is often a time filled with thankfulness, family and generosity.
Honoring Indigineous History a Home and Giving Thanks Around the World
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a resolution declaring Thanksgiving a nationally recognized holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
