On Saturday, February 24 at 10 AM at the Grinton I. Will Library, the Yonkers Public Library is hosting an author talk with Dr. Shirley L. Green. Dr.
Next week, Valentine’s Day will be sharing its date with another important celebration! February 14th is also Book Giving Day.
Going to the library is a rite of passage for many young people. Do you remember eagerly receiving your first library card, gripping a pen in hand and signing your name in a squiggly scrawl?
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1830. He self taught himself the law and passed the Illinois bar to become a lawyer.
When the winter solstice arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, it feels as though someone has pulled a shade over the sun. On December 20, the sun rises at 7:17 and sets promptly at 4:30 pm.
Open Book, a weekly podcast hosted by Jessica Sorentino, highlights insightful discussions, expert interviews, and insider secrets that ensures your book goes beyond the bookshelf, to where re
National Winnie the Pooh Day is on January 18th, which his creator A.A. Milne’s birthday.
Looking to add some books to your reading list this year? Trying to find something new to watch or listen to? Check out some of these picks from 2023 and other all-time favorites from YPL staff!
The moment you have waited for is finally here! Read all about what readers at Yonkers Public Library have chosen to read!
The end of the year means that it is time for “The Best of the Best” lists. Here at YPL, at least for this blog, it’s all about the books!
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
If you read our recent blog post on the history of chocolate, you might be wondering why we’re publishing another cocoa-themed post so quickly.
This anthology of essays is the perfect pick for horror lovers. And if you couldn’t tell from the title or expressive cover, it’s a great read for LGBTQ+ History Month too!
