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Flag Day 2023

Flag Day was established on June 14 by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but several states and local governments were already celebrating the American flag on the day.

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What is Pride?

While LGBTQ individuals have always existed throughout history, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the Pride movement as we know it today began to form.

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Podcast Review: Warriors in Their Own Words

This past Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion or D-Day. D-Day, meaning the start of a military operation, is most associated with the invasion of Normandy, France during World War Two,  which took place on June 6, 1944.

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Pride Month, and the People We Hope to Reach

There is a common misconception that libraries order LGBTQ+ books exclusively for teenaged and young adult readers.

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Disney Summer Movie Vote!

Calling all Disney movie fans! 

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Museum Pass Spotlight: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.

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Right to Read Day - National Library Week

This week is National Library Week, a celebration of the critical role that libraries and literature play in our everyday lives. 

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Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 at Riverfront Library

Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is a proud supporter of Yonkers' thriving art scene and we're pleased to host several Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 events at Riverfront Library this Saturday,

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Learn Fashion Design Online with Industry Experts and Professionals (and it's free with your library card)

Coco Chanel, Virgil Abloh, Vera Wang, Manolo Blahnik and Vivienne Westwood are iconic self-taught fashion designers!

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International Museum Day

May 18 is International Museum Day, a celebration of the important cultural and educational role that museums play in enriching the lives of people around the world. 

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