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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.

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.

Nancy recalls stories from when she was growing up in Yonkers and describes how it has changed since then.

Richard describes growing up in Yonkers and working for mayor John Spencer.

In this segment, Ray talks more about his passion for playing the flute and his excitement for the Yonkers Revitalization project.

Adam describes discrimination he received in elementary school because of his Baha'i faith, working in the Hudson River Museum's Junior Docent program in middle school, and his interest in music.

Aisha describes growing up in Yonkers as a first generation immigrant from Nigeria. She also talks about the importance of the Hudson River Museum's Junior Docent program to her upbringing in Yonkers.