The Hudson River as Muse, the Hudson River as Teacher
Above: "Oatmeal on the Hudson" by Golda Solomon
Above: "Oatmeal on the Hudson" by Golda Solomon
National Winnie the Pooh Day is on January 18th, which his creator A.A. Milne’s birthday.
Looking to add some books to your reading list this year? Trying to find something new to watch or listen to? Check out some of these picks from 2023 and other all-time favorites from YPL staff!
National Bird Day is designated by The Avian Welfare Coalition to raise awareness about the importance of birds and how we can protect them by creating a healthier and sustainable r
The moment you have waited for is finally here! Read all about what readers at Yonkers Public Library have chosen to read!
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.
Today is International People with Disabilities Day. People with disabilities are all over the world from all cultures and backgrounds.
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.
If you read our recent blog post on the history of chocolate, you might be wondering why we’re publishing another cocoa-themed post so quickly.
Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.
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.
White, milk, dark, and bitter– there are enough types of chocolate to please almost everyone.
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 is celebrated on the second Saturday of each October. YPL certainly loves yarn, hosting a multitude of fiber-focused programs each year.