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

Since the holidays are right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to share some nutty recipes. We believe that food is one of the best ways to connect with our community.

Veterans' Day is an opportunity to recognize those in our communities who risked their lives, health, and future for the good of the many.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world, began at sundown on March 11.

This Saturday, February 10, is the Lunar New Year - a celebration of the arrival of spring and the coming new year in the lunisolar calendar. 

Next week, Valentine’s Day will be sharing its date with another important celebration! February 14th is also Book Giving Day.

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history of our nation and to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans who have created impactful change in our society.

Kwanzaa was first created in 1966 by Dr.

One of the oldest Persian traditions is Yalda Night, also known as Shab e Chelleh, which is celebrated on the Winter Solstice. This year, Yalda Night is on December 21st.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days, usually in December. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the eight days.