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The 97th Academy Awards - The Oscars - are on Sunday, March 2.

Adults know that the shape of the real heart isn’t actually the shape all of us have come to know as a heart. It’s a shape that’s everywhere, from emojis to greeting cards to the much-loved Valentine’s Day.

Black History Month is a time not only to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history who have created impactful change, but to reflect on the history of racism and slavery in America and the strides Black America

Snow. From snowballs to snow people, snow gives us many great ways to have winter fun. But do you know the science behind what makes snow?

Around the world, everyone is preparing to say goodbye to 2024 and get ready to celebrate the new year.

Happy Holidays from Yonkers Public Library! No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of year is filled with joy, laughter and loved ones.

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

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. 

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

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

Learning Resources for All Ages

As August draws to a close, it can feel hard to say goodbye to summer. The end of summer also marks the beginning of back to school season for many students and a return to learning.