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Banned (Picture) Books Week: October 1-7, 2023
Banned Book Week celebrates the freedom of speech by encouraging the public to read controversial books and promoting respectful dialogue on challenging modern issues.
Banned Books Week 2023
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about.
Banned Books Week and You
This year's Banned Books Week is October 1st through October 7th, as organized by the American Library Association.
Summer Reading Week Seven: Environment
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next two weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Environment!
Summer Reading Week Six: Happiness
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next three weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together” in celebration of our summer reading program.
Summer Reading Week Five: Teamwork
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next four weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Teamwork!
Register for 1000 Books For Kindergarten and become the hero of your own book!
Are you the parent or caregiver of a prekindergarten child? If so, we strongly recommend you register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Looking for a good book? Try StoryGraph!
Are you looking for a good book to read this summer? Have you run out of books by your favorite author or need a new series? Try StoryGraph!
Summer Reading Week Two: Outdoors
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
Summer Reading Week One: Thoughtfulness
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”:
Summer Reading - Log and Review Books
On June 1, the Yonkers Public Library will launch its Summer Reading program, where you can log the books you’ve read and write reviews to win prizes. This program is open to all ages.
World Dracula Day
May 26 is celebrated as World Dracula Day, the day that the famous novel
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.
Sherlock Holmes Day
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for being the author of Sherlock Holmes.