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Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.

The YPL Seed Library has been a success again this year! Seeds have been picked up and planted and are now in full bloom in gardens all around Yonkers.

Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next eight weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”:

International Yoga Day is celebrated this year on June 23.

This year, Father’s Day is June 19.

June 19 - or Juneteenth - is a holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.

Flag Day was established on June 14 by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but several states and local governments were already celebrating the American flag on the day.

As we age, it becomes more important to physically take care of our bodies. According to the CDC, all older adults benefit from regular, moderate exercise.

May 26 is celebrated as World Dracula Day, the day that the famous novel

May 20 is National Streaming Day, a celebration of the streaming platforms that have transformed our media landscape. 

May 18 is International Museum Day, a celebration of the important cultural and educational role that museums play in enriching the lives of people around the world. 

The Tattooed Historian is a history podcast that is accessible, edgy and fun. The host of the podcast is historian John Heckman.

May 10 is National Small Business Day, a celebration of the small businesses that play a key role in their local communities.

Are you turning 65 years old this year? The good news is you're eligible for Medicare coverage. The bad news is Medicare doesn't cover all your healthcare costs. It leaves a big gap that can get costly when you go for medical care. 

Library shelves are filled with a seemingly endless number of books, brimming with stories written by talented authors. It’s easy to pick up a novel and start reading, and it might stir the spirit of creativity inside of you.