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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.

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. 

The City of Yonkers is proud to be designated an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service’s American World War II Heritage Cities program.

The 97th Academy Awards - The Oscars - are on Sunday, March 2.

You don’t have to visit the library to do serious research into African American studies! Historic materials are being digitized and made available every year, so historians and genealogists can find new answers to old questions.

The Grammys are happening this Sunday, February 2.

English: Every third Thursday of November is World Philosophy Day, falling on the 21st this year.

Learning Resources for All Ages

As August draws to a close, it can feel hard to say goodbye to summer. The end of summer also marks the beginning of back to school season for many students and a return to learning.

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!” 

To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey.

Today, June 28th, is the anniversary of the first Stonewall Riot. Early in the morning of 1969, a fight between patrons of the Stonewall Inn and New York City police officers broke out.

“Where words fail, music speaks.” Music speaks to our souls and has the power to bring people together.

For 105 years, Children’s Book Week has been a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.

April 15 is National Anime Day, a celebration of the widely popular Japanese-animated TV shows and movies that have grown in popularity around the world.  

April 2 is International Children’s Book Day, a celebration of reading and children’s literature.