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The one millionth book was borrowed at 3:07 PM on December 19, 1961.

The first cornerstone of this library was laid on June 20, 1903. It opened to the public on July 8, 1904. The library closed on May 2, 1981.
This photograph was taken in 1981.

J. Gayle describes working in the Navy as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War and her service to female veterans in recent years.

Robert talks about helping World War Two veterans get their high school diplomas and building a relationship with a veteran who rescued Senator Bob Dole.

Robert describes the relationship between a World War Two veteran and his son.

Robert recalls stories of World War Two Veterans that he interviewed and the relationships that he forged with them.

Mark describes growing up in Yonkers as the son of a politician, participating in community events, and working in the magazine business.

Masha describes moving back to Yonkers after living in NYC. She talks about the pride that she has for the Yonkers and its remarkable diversity.

Masha describes overcoming gender issues during her career and the importance of technology to her job as Director of the Hudson River Museum.

Carole describes living in Yonkers when there still was trolleys, her gas light home and teaching in Yonkers.