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April 10th is National Bookmobile Day. Bookmobiles are mobile libraries that transport books and other materials to locations within a community. The Yonkers Public Library used bookmobiles from 1930 to 2009.

April 2 is International Children’s Book Day, a celebration of reading and children’s literature.

Whether you’re a lover of books, movies, or TV shows, sometimes we need a little challenge to spice up our story life. Check out the challenges below and pick whichever ones spark your interest.

National Vietnam Veterans Day is celebrated on March 29.

 On March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated. This is a day to celebrate J.R.R Tolkien and his books.

Welcome to “Let’s Get Learning!” Over the next few weeks, we’ll spotlight several digital learning resources that you can use for free with your Yonkers Public Library card.No matter what you’re looking to learn, there’s a YPL resource for you!

Reading to children is critical from the earliest stages of development.

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Sound familiar?

We may be halfway through Women's History month, but there is always more to learn!

“Beware the Ides of March!” was roughly the warning Gaius Julius Caesar received before he was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC.

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world, began at sundown on March 11.

March 14th is National Write Your Story Day. As a library, Yonkers Public Library is dedicated to ensuring more stories are told -- true stories; fiction; everything in between -- and the stories of our patrons are no exception.

Yonkers Public Library (YPL) subscribes to dozens of online services and content libraries, ranging from streaming video services to research databases to language learning apps.

The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, began in Ireland in 1845 and ended in 1852.

March 3 to March 9 is Read an eBook Week. It’s a celebration of the way many readers enjoy books on their phones, tablets or eReader devices in the digital age.