Bookish!

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Welcome to Bookish! --a blog about your Yorktown Public Library. Bookish! is written by Yorktown Public Library staff member Shannon Farber.

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Spring Has Sprung!

After hunkering down at home for the winter, I bet you are ready to come out of hibernation, throw open the windows, gather up your cleaning supplies…

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Happy National I LOVE THE LIBRARY Month!

Let me count the ways!

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New Year. New Author.

Happy New Year! 2025. Did you make a list of New Year’s resolutions? Have you broken any of them yet? (No judgement. Been there! Done that…

Hygge

Pronouncing the word may be a new experience, but picking up on the vibes is as old as time.

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The Enduring Joy of a Classic Movie

We love the iconic stories of a classic movie. The subject matter and conclusions feel relevant decades after the film’s original release. After all…

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It’s a BOO-tiful Day in the Neighborhood!

What happens to our brains when we feel fear? According to an October 2022 post by the Cleveland Clinic, our brains are hardwired to be scared and…

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OCTOBER? More like ROCK-tober!

We admire musicians for being their authentic selves, for putting their feelings into words and sharing their emotions-both good and bad- through song…

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Autumn: Falling Leaves and Field Goals

This is the perfect time to visit your Yorktown Public Library and celebrate the changing of the seasons with the following materials:

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Cozy Stories We Love a Latte

If you are greeting everyone with a jovial “Happy Fall, Y’all!” while balancing a double whipped salted caramel macchiato in one hand and a spiced…

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Chef’s Kiss! Visit Your Yorktown Public Library. No Reservation Required.

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a chef? The long hours. The complicated dishes. The accolades. Visit your Yorktown Public Library and venture into the “back of house” to learn more about the lives of chefs.

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Hobbies for Happiness and Health

Have you been thinking about starting a new hobby, but aren’t sure where to start? Good news! You are in the right place! Find your inspiration at…

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Now Hear This! Your Guide to Audiobooks at YPL

Being on the go doesn’t mean missing out on a good book. A large collection of audiobooks –including New York Times Best Sellers –are waiting for you…

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DIY Advice @ YPL for Y-O-U

Have you ever walked into a room in your home and are struck by the thought of how much you really don’t like that wallpaper? Or maybe it is the…

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Planning Your Staycation Fun

Staycation- a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within day trip distance of their home and…

A cozy movie night with kids watching TV, fairy lights, pillows, and popcorn.

Six Ways to Kick Off Your Summer Fun at the Library

The summer sun is beginning to smile on us. Summer is on its way! Yorktown Public Library is ready to help you celebrate with these recommendations…

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