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Thomas Kelly Interview: Author Talk January 31st
On Saturday, January 31st, at 7 pm, Crestwood Library and the Friends of Crestwood Library will host An Evening with Aut
Positive Psychology Connections
Positive psychology is defined as “a branch of psychology focused on the character strengths and behaviors that allow individuals to build a life of meaning and
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.
Envision Your New Year: Vision Boards and Financial Literacy with Aureo Pinto Jr.
On Saturday, December 20th, patrons of the Yonkers Crestwood Library joined Aureo Pinto Jr to create vision boards meant to help with mindfulness an
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!
DRAW: HEAT Hudson River Museum – See it Before it Leaves!
On Thursday, November 14th, the Crestwood Library and Yonkers NNORC toured the Hudson River Museum’s DRAW:HEAT exhibit with Professor Val Franco.
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
While Decembers are always full of important holidays and events, this December is particularly special as we celebrate the 250th birthday of one of the most notable writers in the English language - Jane Austen.
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!
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.
In Honor of Black Poetry Day
October 17th is Black Poetry Day, and the Crestwood Library has taken this opportunity to highlight some of these influential artists.
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