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Author Sandra Cisneros to Deliver Talk to Yonkers Public School Students at Riverfront Library

Yonkers, NY, May 7, 2019 - The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library will host an exclusive event for students from Yonkers’ high...

Foundation to Unveil Dedication Wall and Art Installation

Honoring the Library Using Reclaimed 1961 Sunshades from Library’s Original Facade Yonkers, NY, April 24, 2019 - On Thursday, May 2 The...

Book Lovers Pack the House for Mary Calvi Author Talk

On Saturday, February 23rd, The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library hosted a free Book Talk with Mary Calvi, TV Journalist, Yonkers...

FYPL Spring Gala to Feature Author Sandra Cisneros

Acclaimed Author’s First-Ever Appearance in Westchester County On Monday, May 20, the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library will...

Yonkers First Lady Mary Calvi to Celebrate Publication of Her New Book

Yonkers, NY, January 17, 2019 - On Saturday, February 23, author and TV News anchor Mary Calvi will offer a public talk to celebrate the...

170 Guests Celebrate New Beginnings

Thank you to the 170 spectacular guests, sponsors and donors who supported The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library’s inaugural...

Thank You to Our Gala Sponsors!

New Beginnings Gala on October 17

Yonkers, NY, September 5, 2018 - The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library will host its first fundraising Gala, New Beginnings, on...

Your Voice Made a Difference!

June 20, 2018 Dear Library Supporters, We wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the devotion you have demonstrated over the past...

150 Supporters Celebrate Renewal

The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library successfully hosted its inaugural event, Celebrate Renewal at Grinton I. Will Library, with...

Lohud.com Features Foundation Launch

Act Now: Proposed Budget Cuts Will Reduce Service

The recently-released Fiscal Year 2019 Executive Budget Proposal includes a $700,000 reduction to the Yonkers Public Library’s annual...

CELEBRATE RENEWAL! Will Library Celebrates New Façade on May 10

April 10, Yonkers - On May 10, the Yonkers Public Library will celebrate the past, present, and future with a party to reveal the...

New Foundation to Support Yonkers Public Library

April 5, 2018, Yonkers NY: The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL), a new non-profit organization in Yonkers, has just...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Yonkers Public Library puts early literacy at the forefront of its 2018 goals with the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" Initiative. What...