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Juneteenth
June 19 - or Juneteenth - is a holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.
Podcast Review: Black Girls Talk Sports
Black Girls Talk Sports is a podcast where women of color discuss topics in mens’ and womens’ sports.
Flag Day 2023
Flag Day was established on June 14 by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but several states and local governments were already celebrating the American flag on the day.
What is Pride?
While LGBTQ individuals have always existed throughout history, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the Pride movement as we know it today began to form.
Podcast Review: Warriors in Their Own Words
This past Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion or D-Day. D-Day, meaning the start of a military operation, is most associated with the invasion of Normandy, France during World War Two, which took place on June 6, 1944.
Pride Month, and the People We Hope to Reach
There is a common misconception that libraries order LGBTQ+ books exclusively for teenaged and young adult readers.
Podcast Review: Making Gay History
Making Gay History is the perfect podcast to listen to for Pride Month.
National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2023
As we age, it becomes more important to physically take care of our bodies. According to the CDC, all older adults benefit from regular, moderate exercise.
Summer Reading - Log and Review Books
On June 1, the Yonkers Public Library will launch its Summer Reading program, where you can log the books you’ve read and write reviews to win prizes. This program is open to all ages.
World Dracula Day
May 26 is celebrated as World Dracula Day, the day that the famous novel
Museum Pass Spotlight: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.
Sherlock Holmes Day
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for being the author of Sherlock Holmes.