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Whether you’re a lover of books, movies, or TV shows, sometimes we need a little challenge to spice up our story life. Check out the challenges below and pick whichever ones spark your interest.

National Vietnam Veterans Day is celebrated on March 29.

 On March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated. This is a day to celebrate J.R.R Tolkien and his books.

Reading to children is critical from the earliest stages of development.

We may be halfway through Women's History month, but there is always more to learn!

March 14th is National Write Your Story Day. As a library, Yonkers Public Library is dedicated to ensuring more stories are told -- true stories; fiction; everything in between -- and the stories of our patrons are no exception.

March 3 to March 9 is Read an eBook Week. It’s a celebration of the way many readers enjoy books on their phones, tablets or eReader devices in the digital age.

Black History Month may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop now!

On Saturday, February 24 at 10 AM at the Grinton I. Will Library, the Yonkers Public Library is hosting an author talk with Dr. Shirley L. Green. Dr.

Next week, Valentine’s Day will be sharing its date with another important celebration! February 14th is also Book Giving Day.

Going to the library is a rite of passage for many young people. Do you remember eagerly receiving your first library card, gripping a pen in hand and signing your name in a squiggly scrawl?

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.

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

National Winnie the Pooh Day is on January 18th, which his creator A.A. Milne’s birthday.

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!