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October is National Fantasy Month so we would like to take this moment to highlight some recently published fantasy novellas. The genre of fantasy has long been home to thick paperback books and series spanning several volumes.

Banned Books Week began in 1982 in response to a major increase in book bans and challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools across the United States.

The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing!

“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 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.

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

This week (June 17-23) is National Pollinator Week! To support our agriculture and local ecosystems, this week encourages us to get to know the small creatures who help our crops grow.

D-Day was the name given to the Invasion on Normandy (Operation Overlord), which took place on June 6, 1944.

On May 15, 1856, Frank L. Baum was born in Chittenango, New York. Baum is most famous for the children’s books he wrote about the land of Oz and has delighted generations of readers. 

Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus are conversations with iconic older women and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of American Jews. 

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. I created a recommended reading list for this monthly celebration.

Terry Anderson was an Associated Press correspondent who was kidnapped in Lebanon by Hezbollah militants. He was captured in 1985 and was not released until 1991.