Happy National Library Week! π It's time to celebrate our amazing librarians and the vital role libraries play in our communities. Don't forget to pick up a good book for the April Reading Challenge! π #NationalLibraryWeek
Learn more: ypl.org/posts/april-reading-β¦
ππ Dive into the luck of the Irish with our St. Patrick's Day book display at the Will Library! πβ¨ Get ready to discover tales of leprechauns, shamrocks, and all things green! Don't miss out β come explore the magic of literature this St. Patrick's Day! π π
New Yorkers, be prepared for anything! Join us for the NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program on Tuesday, March 5th at 10am. Learn how to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. Register now to secure your spot and receive a Preparedness kit β‘οΈ bit.ly/3V8tI9r
ποΈ Tickets on sale now for the The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library's Annual Spring Gala! π Join us for a night of celebration and support for our community. Get your tickets today β‘οΈ bit.ly/3P00Fkr#LibraryGala#CommunitySupport
Meet Katalina, a superstar reader who completed her 1000 Books Before Kindergarten last summer! π Despite moving to South Carolina, Katalina received her customized book from us and her mom was kind enough to send this adorable picture. #1000BooksBeforeKindergarten
A Big Shoutout to Ralph, Our Amazing Children's Librarian! Small World Daycare and Preschool's little bookworms created special "Thank You" cards filled with love and gratitude just for him! ππ
@yonkerslibrary is launching their year of "Growing, Harvesting, & Feasting" during Black History Month! Join them for an enriching day filled with cultural celebration and community engagement:
Learn more and register at allevents.in/yonkers/grow-haβ¦
Are you interested in learning English?
We offer free classes for adults at the @yonkerslibrary Riverfront location.
Registration is open for Spring classes; give us a call or visit our website today.
literacysolutionsny.org/.../β¦
π@MayorMikeSpano, @yonkerslibrary Trustees, Director Jesse Montero and staff celebrated Library Trustee Nancy Maronβs achievement as she was presented with the Velma K. Moore Award for her exemplary contributions to the development of library services to our community.
It's here! 2023 was a big year for YPL π #Wrapped2023
π₯ 507,935 PATRON VISITS
π₯ 105,229 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
π₯ 8,385 NEW LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS
π₯ 4,607 LIBRARY PROGRAMS
π₯ 3 NEW SPACES
The YPL Staff and Board of Trustees wishes everyone a fabulous holiday and new year filled with good cheer, good reads, and memories of a wonderful year π
**Delayed Opening on Monday, December 18** Due severe weather π§οΈ all YPL locations will open at 10:00am. Visit YPL.org for updates and access to resources.
This initiative, in partnership with Family Service Society of Yonkers, fosters reading, mentorship, and community connection.
Congratulations, YPL! ππ