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Shab e Yalda - A Winter Solstice Persian Celebration
One of the oldest Persian traditions is Yalda Night, also known as Shab e Chelleh, which is celebrated on the Winter Solstice. This year, Yalda Night is on December 21st.
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.
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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Giving Tuesday with YPL
With so many holidays in a few short months, the end of the year is often a time filled with thankfulness, family and generosity.
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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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.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month
You might be familiar with Pride Month every June that celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and raises awareness
Banned Books Week 2023
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about.
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.
