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International People With Disabilities Day!

Today is International People with Disabilities Day. People with disabilities are all over the world from all cultures and backgrounds.

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Revisiting Little Women on Louisa May Alcott's Birthday

November 29th is birthday of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Over the years, writers have revisited this beloved narrative of four sisters growing up during the Civil War, retelling, reimagining, and remixing it in unique ways. Here are five books that do just that, all available with your Yonkers Public Library card.

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Origami Day

Each year on Origami Day, people around the globe celebrate the age-old art of paper folding. Learn about the history of origami, and join in on the fun by trying out a simple design!

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Hot Chocolate: November 2023

If you read our recent blog post on the history of chocolate, you might be wondering why we’re publishing another cocoa-themed post so quickly.

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Children's Book Week November 2023

Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.

Bat Week 2023

When you think about Halloween, what images come to mind? Bony skeletons, spooky ghosts and black bats probably pop into your mind. Bats are majestic flyers, swooping across the sky or hanging upside down from a tree.

World Chocolate Day: October 28, 2023

White, milk, dark, and bitter– there are enough types of chocolate to please almost everyone.

Make a Dog's Day: October 22, 2023

This autumn, we’re celebrating man’s best friend and all the wonderful things added to our lives by our furriest family members. Here are our top 3 ways to make your sidekick’s tail wag:

I Love Yarn Day- October 14, 2023

I Love Yarn Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of each October. YPL certainly loves yarn, hosting a multitude of fiber-focused programs each year.

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Do Something Nice Day: October 5, 2023

Compassion. It’s not just a word. It’s a way of being. It’s not just a concept. It’s love in action.

--Jeff Brown

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.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: September 19, 2023

Ahoy, mateys! Today be Chatter Like a Pirate Day, so we celebrate the world o’ make-believe by roundin’ up some pirate books and learnin’ the hair-raisin’ tales o’ some real-life pirates…

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

The month of September marks the end of summer - the temperature starts to cool, kids go back to school, and summer vacations become a distant memory.

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National Online Learning Day 2023

September 15th is

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at YPL

Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen