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January 4th is Nancy Maron Day!
Mayor Mike Spano declared January 4th Nancy Maron Day in a proclamation presented at Yonkers Public Library (YPL)'s Riverfront Library earlier today.
Soundbreaker Podcast Featuring Loren Chaidez
Loren Chaidez, president of the Yonkers Historical Society, was recently interviewed on the Soundbreaker Podcast.
Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College Part 2
The National Student Strike
In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.
Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College - Part 1
Throughout the 1950s, Sarah Lawrence College’s progressive education model and commitment to academic freedom made it the target of a number of anti-communist smear campaigns.
Unearth Your Family History with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
The Crestwood Library and the Women Who Created It
In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.
Brookwood Labor College: Early 20th-Century Workers' Education in Westchester
Between 1918 and 1921, various groups associated with the labor movement in the United States founded at least 20 colleges and institutes geared specifically towards workers.1 These schools were not intended to funct
Museum Pass Spotlight: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.
Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 at Riverfront Library
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is a proud supporter of Yonkers' thriving art scene and we're pleased to host several Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 events at Riverfront Library this Saturday,
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episode 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents a new episode focused on education and accessibility in Yonkers.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episodes 4 & 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on government aid in Yonkers.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers- Episodes 2 & 3
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new
episodes focused on local malls. Yonkers, New York is home to two shopping centers,
Local history resources at YPL
YPL loves local history! We offer resources for you to learn about your community’s past and discover your own family history.