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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.

“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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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. 

On May 15, 1856, Frank L. Baum was born in Chittenango, New York. Baum is most famous for the children’s books he wrote about the land of Oz and has delighted generations of readers. 

Memorial Day is a day to honor American servicemembers that gave their lives for this country. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day and celebrated in the years following the American Civil War.

Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus are conversations with iconic older women and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

For 105 years, Children’s Book Week has been a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.