New Adult is a book genre aimed at readers between the ages of 18 and 30 and bridges the gap between Young Adult and Adult fiction, focusing on the…

Some people easily share their struggles and find it comforting to chat (or vent) to someone.  Others may sport a smile and seemingly have not a care…

When I was a child, I remember hearing the slogan READING IS FUNDAMENTAL both at school and on TV commercials.  The Reading Is Fundamental (RIF…

It may be difficult to shut out those voices (and videos/posts/news!) that make you doubt or question yourself.  We have all been there. In a world…

If you are looking for a method to bring more beauty and nature into your backyard, consider gardening for wildlife.

Our community is in planting zone 6, so now is the perfect time to start prepping your garden.  Whether you choose flowers or veggies, your Yorktown…

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…

Let me count the ways!

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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…