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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.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of American Jews. 

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. I created a recommended reading list for this monthly celebration.

April 15 is National Anime Day, a celebration of the widely popular Japanese-animated TV shows and movies that have grown in popularity around the world.  

At Yonkers Public Library, we know that everyone has varying needs, in public spaces and in their private lives.

April is National Arab American Heritage Month. During this month, the culture and heritage of Arab Americans is celebrated. It is also a time to pay tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans to this nation.

As part of a National Library Week celebration, 1010 Wins broadcaster Stan Z. Burns came to the Grinton I.

For this year's National Library Week, enjoy our first installment of: resources you might not have realized your library has!

La Biblioteca Pública de Yonkers (YPL) está suscripta a docenas de servicios en línea y bibliotecas de contenido, que van desde servicios de transmisión de video hasta bases de datos de investigación y aplicaciones de aprendizaje de idiomas.

Whether you’re a lover of books, movies, or TV shows, sometimes we need a little challenge to spice up our story life. Check out the challenges below and pick whichever ones spark your interest.

National Vietnam Veterans Day is celebrated on March 29.

 On March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated. This is a day to celebrate J.R.R Tolkien and his books.

Welcome to “Let’s Get Learning!” Over the next few weeks, we’ll spotlight several digital learning resources that you can use for free with your Yonkers Public Library card.No matter what you’re looking to learn, there’s a YPL resource for you!