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Soundbreaker Podcast Featuring Loren Chaidez

Loren Chaidez, president of the Yonkers Historical Society, was recently interviewed on the Soundbreaker Podcast.

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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.

A menorah, surrounded by pastries and dreidels, with fireworks in the background. Below, words read "Happy Hanukkah."

Chag Sameach - Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days, usually in December. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the eight days.

A group of seniors sitting at a table at the Crestwood Library during a NNORC Consultation session.

The Gift of Aging with Purpose - Connecting with Yonkers NNORC

Twice a month, the Yonkers NNORC gathers at Crestwood Library and Grinton I. Will Library to meet with and connect seniors to services.

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Podcast Review: The Loser's Club

The Losers’ Club is an excellent podcast for Stephen King fans.

Help the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library help YPL with their Annual Appeal

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

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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.

Title Page of an old edition of Little Women, with an illustrated page of the four March girls and their mother on the left

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.

A Thanksgiving graphic with leaves and food that says Happy Thanksgiving from Yonkers Public Library.

Honoring Indigineous History a Home and Giving Thanks Around the World

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a resolution declaring Thanksgiving a nationally recognized holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

"Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award" plaque

Yonkers Public Library Wins Prestigious State Award For Summer Reading Buddies Program

The New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries announced that the 2023 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award has been awarded to Yonkers Public Library (YPL) for the Summer Reading Buddies program.

Holy Week: The Story of a Revolution Undone

Podcast Review: Holy Week

Holy Week is a fascinating series about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the violence that erupted as a result of it.

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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!

An oil lamp lit in celebration of Diwali.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights

As the year inches its way to a close, there are many holidays to be celebrated. There are many that probably come to mind - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. But there’s another major cultural holiday coming up: Diwali.

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Children's Book Week November 2023

Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.

Family History Project

The Family History Project is an opportunity for family members to interview each other and learn about their family's history. Participants of this project will be provided questions to ask during oral history interviewers.