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!
Holiday Closing
All YPL locations will close at 12 pm on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.
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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.
Podcast Review: Hustle Rule
Hustle Rule: The Untold Story of Women’s Soccer is a podcast about women soccer players.
Unearth Your Family History with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
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!
Podcast Review: LISK: Long Island Serial Killer
With the news of the capture of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer, you may be interested in learning more about the Long Island Serial Killer investigation.
The Crestwood Library and the Women Who Created It
In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.
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.
Podcast Review: The Daily
The Daily is an informative news podcast. It is hosted by Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise and powered by the New York Times journalism.
Register for 1000 Books For Kindergarten and become the hero of your own book!
Are you the parent or caregiver of a prekindergarten child? If so, we strongly recommend you register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
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.
YWCA's history in Yonkers
When you think of “the Y,” what pops into your head? A catchy song you used to hear at the disco?