The Troubles: Bloody Sunday
The 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday is on Thursday, January 30th.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.
Heroes of the Hudson River
Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.
Echoes of the Vietnam War
The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.
Snowy Fun with YPL
Snow. From snowballs to snow people, snow gives us many great ways to have winter fun. But do you know the science behind what makes snow?
New Year's Around the World 2025
Around the world, everyone is preparing to say goodbye to 2024 and get ready to celebrate the new year.
Major Holiday Celebrations
Happy Holidays from Yonkers Public Library! No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of year is filled with joy, laughter and loved ones.
The Gilded Gentleman: Jack the Ripper
The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, when 200,000 German troops and over 1,000 tanks attacked American forces in the Ardennes (between Belgium and L
American History Tellers: Prohibition
Tuesday, December 5th is the 91st anniversary of the end of prohibition.
National Book Awards 2024
The National Book Awards were established in 1950 “to celebrate the best writing in the United States.” Since 1989, the National Book Awards have been overse
The Ancients: Caracalla & Geta: The Real Emperors of Gladiator II
With the recent release of Gladiator II, you may be interested in learning more about the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta.
New Mosaic at Riverfront Library: "The Legend of the Four Crows"
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is proud to display the mosaic “The Legend of the Four Crows: A Lenape Prophecy Story” at Riverfront Library.
The Good Whale
The Good Whale is the story of the killer whale (Keiko) featured in the movie
Going Nuts With Holiday Recipes
Since the holidays are right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to share some nutty recipes. We believe that food is one of the best ways to connect with our community.