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All American Pet Day 2024

Looking for a pick-me up to get through the rest of this week? Good news! Today, July 11, is All American Pet Photo Day!

Shark Week 2024

This week, from July 7 to July 13, is Shark Week. When you think of sharks, you probably think of humongous Great Whites and their intimidating teeth.

A pair of movie tickets, a film reel and clapper, and a bucket of popcorn are on a blue background. The summer reading theme is "Adventure Begins At Your Library. Week Three: Exploring Cinema."

Week Three: Monday, July 8: Exploring Cinema

“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.

Week Two: Monday, July 1: Exploring Games from Around the World

“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.

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Stonewall's Anniversary: Where Does Pride Month Come From?

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.

The 2024 Summer Reading Theme is Adventure at your Library. Week One's Theme is Exploring Yonkers and Beyond: Neighborhoods, Museums and More.

Summer Reading Week One: Exploring Yonkers & Beyond: Neighborhoods, Museums & More

The Beatles with Jimmie Nicol in 1964. Photo from the Wikimedia Commons.

Make Music Day and Global Beatles Day

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

Text reads: Pollinator Week June 17-23. The image is of a bee and flowers over a honeycomb pattern.

Happy Pollinator Week

This week (June 17-23) is National Pollinator Week! To support our agriculture and local ecosystems, this week encourages us to get to know the small creatures who help our crops grow.

25 Years of Stories: Pride-The Moth

For Pride Month, I highly recommend listening to 25 Years of Stories: Pride by The Moth.

This Summer, Learn Online (for Free)

If you find yourself getting tired of all that "fun in the sun" stuff, check out online learning resources here on YPL.org, and elsewhere. Your brain will thank you.

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D-Day

D-Day was the name given to the Invasion on Normandy (Operation Overlord), which took place on June 6, 1944.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

While it is always important to take care of our bodies with diet and exercise, it becomes especially important the older we get.

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Webinar Spotlight: Government Resources for Post-Disaster Assistance

You may have heard that climate change is causing more severe weather. Not only are our summers hotter, but storms are also more dangerous and cause more damage.

North Atlantic Squall, 1943 - Photographed by William Vandivert

National Maritime Day: Stories of the Sea

Countless books, both fiction and nonfiction, illuminate and celebrate life on -- and under -- the world's oceans. Here are some of our favorites.

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International Museum Day 2024

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