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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.

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.

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.

There is a common misconception that libraries order LGBTQ+ books exclusively for teenaged and young adult readers.

Making Gay History is the perfect podcast to listen to for Pride Month.

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.

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.

May 26 is celebrated as World Dracula Day, the day that the famous novel

Monday, May 29th, 2023 is Memorial Day.

Calling all Disney movie fans! 

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.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for being the author of Sherlock Holmes.

May 20 is National Streaming Day, a celebration of the streaming platforms that have transformed our media landscape. 

Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is a proud supporter of Yonkers' thriving art scene and we're pleased to host several Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 events at Riverfront Library this Saturday,

Coco Chanel, Virgil Abloh, Vera Wang, Manolo Blahnik and Vivienne Westwood are iconic self-taught fashion designers!