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June 19 - or Juneteenth - is a holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.

Black Girls Talk Sports is a podcast where women of color discuss topics in mens’ and womens’ sports.

Flag Day was established on June 14 by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but several states and local governments were already celebrating the American flag on the day.

Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is pleased to once again host early primary voting at its Riverfront Library and Will Library locations, June 17th-June 25th. There are both Democratic Party and Republic Party primaries in the City of Yonkers.

While LGBTQ individuals have always existed throughout history, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the Pride movement as we know it today began to form.

This past Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion or D-Day. D-Day, meaning the start of a military operation, is most associated with the invasion of Normandy, France during World War Two,  which took place on June 6, 1944.

There is a common misconception that libraries order LGBTQ+ books exclusively for teenaged and young adult readers.

Making Gay History is the perfect podcast to listen to for Pride Month.

As we age, it becomes more important to physically take care of our bodies. According to the CDC, all older adults benefit from regular, moderate exercise.

On June 1, the Yonkers Public Library will launch its Summer Reading program, where you can log the books you’ve read and write reviews to win prizes. This program is open to all ages.

May 26 is celebrated as World Dracula Day, the day that the famous novel

Monday, May 29th, 2023 is Memorial Day.

Calling all Disney movie fans! 

Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.

This week is National Library Week, a celebration of the critical role that libraries and literature play in our everyday lives.