This Summer, Learn Online (for Free)
If you find yourself getting tired of all that "fun in the sun" stuff, check out online learning resources here on YPL.org, and elsewhere. Your brain will thank you.
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National Senior Health and Fitness Day
While it is always important to take care of our bodies with diet and exercise, it becomes especially important the older we get.
Webinar Spotlight: Government Resources for Post-Disaster Assistance
You may have heard that climate change is causing more severe weather. Not only are our summers hotter, but storms are also more dangerous and cause more damage.
National Maritime Day: Stories of the Sea
Countless books, both fiction and nonfiction, illuminate and celebrate life on -- and under -- the world's oceans. Here are some of our favorites.
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International Museum Day 2024
International Museum Day is a celebration of the important cultural and educational role that museums play in enriching the lives of people around the world.
Born Today: Frank L. Baum
On May 15, 1856, Frank L. Baum was born in Chittenango, New York. Baum is most famous for the children’s books he wrote about the land of Oz and has delighted generations of readers.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day to honor American servicemembers that gave their lives for this country. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day and celebrated in the years following the American Civil War.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus are conversations with iconic older women and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Children's Book Week May 2024
For 105 years, Children’s Book Week has been a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.
Cinco de Mayo Trivia
Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we want to challenge you with a fun game of trivia. Try your best to answer these ten questions, then see how many you got right below.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of American Jews.
AAPI Heritage Month Reading List
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. I created a recommended reading list for this monthly celebration.
Get Organized Day 2024
Do you find yourself feeling like you have too much clutter? Maybe there’s a junk drawer that you haven’t looked through or a closet that you need to clean out. Maybe you just haven’t gotten to that spring cleaning yet.
