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The 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday is on Thursday, January 30th.

You don’t have to visit the library to do serious research into African American studies! Historic materials are being digitized and made available every year, so historians and genealogists can find new answers to old questions.

Yonkers Riverfront Library Pantry - Please call 914 337-1500, ext. 427,428 for more information.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.

Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.

The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.

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 Christmas Truce occurred on Christmas Eve of 1914 during World War One.

The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th

 The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, when 200,000 German troops and over 1,000 tanks attacked American forces in the Ardennes (between Belgium and L

Tuesday, December 5th is the 91st anniversary of the end of prohibition.

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

With the recent release of Gladiator II, you may be interested in learning more about the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta.