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The Beatles with Jimmie Nicol in 1964. Photo from the Wikimedia Commons.

Make Music Day and Global Beatles Day

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

25 Years of Stories: Pride-The Moth

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

This Summer, Learn Online (for Free)

If you find yourself getting tired of all that "fun in the sun" stuff, check out online learning resources here on YPL.org, and elsewhere. Your brain will thank you.

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D-Day

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

A roadway severely flooded after a hurricane.

Webinar Spotlight: Government Resources for Post-Disaster Assistance

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.

North Atlantic Squall, 1943 - Photographed by William Vandivert

National Maritime Day: Stories of the Sea

Countless books, both fiction and nonfiction, illuminate and celebrate life on -- and under -- the world's oceans. Here are some of our favorites.

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International Museum Day 2024

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.

An illustration from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". Dorothy is trying to comfort the Cowardly Lion as the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and her dog Toto watch.

Born Today: Frank L. Baum

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.

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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

A graphic with a sombrero, maracas, and a pinata that says "Cinco de Mayo. Dia de la batalla de puebla."

Cinco de Mayo Trivia

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we want to challenge you with a fun game of trivia. Try your best to answer these ten questions, then see how many you got right below.

Jewish American Heritage Month

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

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AAPI Heritage Month Reading List

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.

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Get Organized Day 2024

Do you find yourself feeling like you have too much clutter? Maybe there’s a junk drawer that you haven’t looked through or a closet that you need to clean out. Maybe you just haven’t gotten to that spring cleaning yet.

The Jewish Star of David and the text Happy Passover.

Passover 2024

Passover is a Jewish holiday celebrating Jewish people's freedom from slavery in Egypt. This year, Passover is celebrated from Monday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 30.