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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 Good Whale is the story of the killer whale (Keiko) featured in the movie 

English: Every third Thursday of November is World Philosophy Day, falling on the 21st this year.

Children’s Book Week - November 4-10, 2024

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people and is the longest-runni

If you’ve been on Instagram or TikTok lately, you may have seen posts touting the latest viral fad of “underconsumption-core.” Unlike other microtrends that have their fleeting moment of hype on social media, (we’re looking at you, Cottagecore, Co

Diwali (also spelled as Divali) is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. It is celebrated throughout India, Singapore and several other South Asian countries as a national holiday. 

November is Native American Heritage Month.

When Halloween comes around, you might decorate with silky spider webs, creepy zombies, spooky ghosts, bony skeletons, and black bats.

Embrace your silly side today, October 6, for Mad Hatter Day.

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage with YPL

October is Italian-American Heritage Month, a celebration of the achievements and contributions of those

Banned Books Week began in 1982 in response to a major increase in book bans and challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools across the United States.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the achievements, contributions, traditions, histories, and cultures of Hispanic Americans.

The March on Washington (officially named the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom) occurred on August 28, 1963.

The dog days of summer traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere,

“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.