Holiday Closing
All YPL locations will be closed Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.
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Shab e Yalda - A Winter Solstice Persian Celebration
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.
International People With Disabilities Day!
Today is International People with Disabilities Day. People with disabilities are all over the world from all cultures and backgrounds.
Revisiting Little Women on Louisa May Alcott's Birthday
Origami Day
Bat Week 2023
When you think about Halloween, what images come to mind? Bony skeletons, spooky ghosts and black bats probably pop into your mind. Bats are majestic flyers, swooping across the sky or hanging upside down from a tree.
I Love Yarn Day- October 14, 2023
I Love Yarn Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of each October. YPL certainly loves yarn, hosting a multitude of fiber-focused programs each year.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month
You might be familiar with Pride Month every June that celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and raises awareness
Banned Books Week 2023
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about.
National Library Card Sign-Up Month
The month of September marks the end of summer - the temperature starts to cool, kids go back to school, and summer vacations become a distant memory.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at YPL
Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen
World Letter Writing Day 2023
Every year on September 1, people worldwide are encouraged to find a piece of paper, grab a pen or pencil, and write a letter.
Summer Reading Week Eight: Reading ROCKs!
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”.