Born Today: Frank L. Baum
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.
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus are conversations with iconic older women and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of American Jews.
AAPI Heritage Month Reading List
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.
RIP Terry Anderson
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.
Frank O'Hara: A Poet for the People
For National Poetry Month, YPL celebrates "Lunch Poems," a slender, quirky, and effortlessly lyrical book of verse by Frank O’Hara (1926 – 1966).
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National Arab American Heritage Month Reading List
April is National Arab American Heritage Month. During this month, the culture and heritage of Arab Americans is celebrated. It is also a time to pay tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans to this nation.
National Bookmobile Day
April 10th is National Bookmobile Day. Bookmobiles are mobile libraries that transport books and other materials to locations within a community. The Yonkers Public Library used bookmobiles from 1930 to 2009.
International Children's Book Day 2024
April 2 is International Children’s Book Day, a celebration of reading and children’s literature.
April Reading Challenge
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.
Tolkien Reading Day
On March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated. This is a day to celebrate J.R.R Tolkien and his books.
International Read to Me Day 2024
Reading to children is critical from the earliest stages of development.
Celebrate Women's History Month with NEW Children's Books!
We may be halfway through Women's History month, but there is always more to learn!
National Write Your Story Day
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.