Presidents’ Day and Winter Break Fun at YPL!
Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday that’s celebrated on the third Monday in February and recognizes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and George Washington (Feb
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Celebrating Caldecott Books
No matter what age you are, picture books hold a certain joy - the interplay of illustrations and the words working together to create a magical story between the bookcovers.
YPL Most Read Books of 2025
Happy New Year! As we look back on 2025, we wanted to see what your favorite books to read were this past year.
Parsley the Opossum! An Interview with Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
On December 5th, as part of Crestwood Library’s Winter Wonderland festivities, Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab brought a friend to join us! It was Parsley the Opossum!
Crafts for a Cause: Joan Lloyd Interview
Long-standing patrons of many libraries in Westchester County are sure to recognize Joan Lloyd and her touring Crafts for a Cause programs where you can create a pair of earrings for yourself and for victims of domestic violence.
Who’s That? It’s Madeline the Monarch Butterfly!
Anyone visiting the Crestwood Library recently may have seen the mesh enclosure next to the circulation desk. That’s the home of Madeline the Monarch Butterfly!
Crestwood Centennial Holiday Bazaar w/ Tamra Malaga
Continuing with the Crestwood Library’s Centennial celebrations, we will be hosting a youth entrepreneur holiday bazaar on November 29th from 10am
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a holiday to celebrate and honor the dead.
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.
Italian-American Heritage Month 2025
Italian-American Heritage Month every October is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of those with Italian ancestry living in the Uni
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.
Back to School & Learning Resources 2025
While the weather outside can still feel like summer, the first day of fall is just around the corner. The fall means many students return to school.
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.
National Coloring Book Day
August 2 is National Coloring Book Day, a celebration of the joy of coloring for people of all ages!