Banned Books Week 2023
Books are a gateway to learning about aspects of our world that we may have otherwise never known about.
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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.
Summer Reading Week Seven: Environment
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next two weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Environment!
Dog Days of Summer at YPL
The warm, humid weather of August are truly the dog days of summer, but August is also filled with many dog-centric holidays!
Summer Reading Week Six: Happiness
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next three weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together” in celebration of our summer reading program.
Summer Reading Week Five: Teamwork
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next four weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Teamwork!
Summer Reading Week Four: Energy
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next six weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
This week’s theme is Energy.
Summer Reading Week Three: Growing
Our summer reading theme for Summer 2023 is “All Together Now”. For the next six weeks, we will be exploring themes of TOGETHERness, in an acrostic using the word “together”.
Video Game Day
To beat the summer heat, it’s fun to stay inside, crank up the AC and play a few games.