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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. 

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In Honor of Black Poetry Day

October 17th is Black Poetry Day, and the Crestwood Library has taken this opportunity to highlight some of these influential artists.

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Guest Blog with Vask Financial: Falling Into Good Financial Habits

Good financial habits are the foundation of long-term stability and success. This fall, the Yonkers Public Library hosted “Falling Into Good Financial Habits,” a workshop led by Aureo C.

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Author Interview: Jamie Brenner

On Wednesday, October 15th, at 6:30 pm, the Crestwood Library and the Friends of Crestwood Library will host an Evening of Wine &

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Cesar Chavez in Yonkers

On June 27, 1974, Cesar Chavez joined United Farm Workers union workers outside Hills Supermarket in Yonkers. They were picketing the supermarket to discourage shoppers from buying non-union Gallo wine, grapes, and lettuce.

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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.

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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

For many of us, September marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. School is back in session, the sun starts setting earlier, the weather gets cooler, and there’s no better time to go to the library. 

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9/11 Remembrance

On September 11, 2001, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the United States.

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