Holiday Closing
All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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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.
World Chocolate Day: October 28, 2023
White, milk, dark, and bitter– there are enough types of chocolate to please almost everyone.
Make a Dog's Day: October 22, 2023
This autumn, we’re celebrating man’s best friend and all the wonderful things added to our lives by our furriest family members. Here are our top 3 ways to make your sidekick’s tail wag:
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”.
International Cat Day 2023
If you’re not a fan of the dog days of summer, then maybe International Cat Day is more your speed.
Fighting Food Waste with YPL
For those familiar with “The New Sustainable You” program, you’ll already be familiar with the topic of food waste in our daily lives. We’ve talked about this before, but now it is more urgent given the recent rise in global temperatures.