CONNECTIONS

April 19-25 is National Library Week. This year's theme is Library Joy. Come find your Library Joy at Crestwood Library. We promise it will be life changing.

To recognize National Library Week, find in this issue a children's author reading and sing along, a fitness walk for book lovers, an update on books available for the Colum McCann event and the next Crestwood Centennial Conversation - an author talk on Jun 6 with Simon Winchester.

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Connections will highlight special events, programs, history & people throughout 2026!

Meet Mychal Threets, National Library Week Honorary Chair. Here is what he has to say when talking about this special week, "There are so many library kids and library grown-ups who have yet to fully embrace their Library Joy, and I am so excited for them! When they enter the world of libraries and stories, I am confident they will find not only their Library Joy but their courage to believe in their own story and maybe even share it with others."

Find your Library Joy with us,

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Everybody Belongs Here!

Visit ypl.org for more on Crestwood Library

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Get a copy of your favorite Colum McCann book at the May 6 event! Click HERE to pre-order books and pick them up at the event so you can meet the author and have your books signed. Or bring your book for signing, too.

McCann is the Dublin-born author of thirteen books. His novel, Let the Great World Spin, won the 2009 National Book Award (U.S.) for Fiction, the 2011 International Dublin Literary Award and was a New York Times bestseller.

On May 6, McCann will give an author talk followed by a Q&A. He'll discuss his work, his creative process and the role of literature in shaping individuals and communities.

Details

Wed, May 6 2026

7 to 8:30pm – Doors open 6:30pm

Location

Paideia School 15

175 Westchester Ave,Yonkers

Free. Seating is Limited. Register at Eventbrite

The event is generously sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library.

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CENTENNIAL SWAG

Show your Crestwood Centennial Spirit by purchasing items at the official Yonkers Library Store. T-Shirts, Canvas Tote Bags, Bandanas, Holiday Ornaments & More. Limited availability.

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We have two very special events to celebrate National Library Week.

In the morning, Step Into Spring with Yonkers on the Move and other book lovers.

Walk the promenade and chat about your favorite recent reads as you stroll along the beautiful Hudson River. Light snacks will be served to energize the walk and conversation.

In the afternoon, hear local children's author Kristen Parness. She'll read her book, Every Year Paolo. There will be a sing along with Paolo, activities and light snacks. No registration required.

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MORE NEWS

Sat Jun 6, 6-7pm Next Crestwood Centennial Conversation

New York Times best-selling author Simon Winchester will discuss his most recent book, Breath of the Gods - The History and Future of the Wind, about the impact of this unseen force on history and our lives. Details to come on pre-ordering your own copy for him to sign.

Location: Asbury Methodist Church

Free, Reserve your spot now at Eventbrite

Visit our website

friendsofcrestwoodlibrary.org

Many thanks to Ann Rakoff, Board Member, Friends of Crestwood Library, for her generous donation to sponsor Connections for 2026. (She is one of the volunteers writing and sending Connections.)