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Light Upon Light, artist Behnaz Karjoo

Bridging Chasms

All Day 3/23 - 5/16
Riverfront Gallery Exhibit at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Borders can act as cultural unifiers, allowing for groups to build community around shared experiences and values. They can also separate us in catastrophic ways by perpetuating an...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Borders can act as cultural unifiers, allowing for groups to build community around shared experiences and values.

Newspaper style work describing how the author and her cat met in Brooklyn in 1982

The Illustrated Obituary of Moses Marques

All Day 4/29 - 7/31
Will Upper Lobby at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Illustrated Obituary of Moses Marques commemorates the life of Moses Marques, D.H.S.*, throughout our eighteen-year coexistence. It is a graphic elegy and a stealth memoir. ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

The Illustrated Obituary of Moses Marques commemorates the life of Moses Marques, D.H.S.*, throughout our eighteen-year coexistence. It is a graphic elegy and a stealth memoir.

two cards one i love you granny another i love you mom on the front

Creation Station: Mother's Day Cards

All Day 5/1 - 5/12
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by our Mother's Day Creation Station at Crestwood Library to create a card to share. Honor your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Step-Mom, or a mother-figure in your life. Tak...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Stop by our Mother's Day Creation Station at Crestwood Library to create a card to share.

Honor your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Step-Mom, or a mother-figure in your life.

Take a look at our display of books - check one out!

smiling butterfly and bee

Bee & Butterfly Basecamp

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Check out our Bee & Butterfly Basecamp when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room! And...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Check out our Bee & Butterfly Basecamp when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room! And don't forget to walk the Storywalk outside!

three cards for mother's day displayed with flowers

Mother's Day Card Making Station

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a Mother's Day card! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a Mother's Day card! No registration.

official poster of Children's Book Week kids reading in all types of poses (lying down, headstand, dancing and crouching)

No Rules - Just Read! Children's Book Week: Grab 'n Go

All Day 5/6 - 5/12
Crestwood Children's Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come to Crestwood Library to spin our wheel and Celebrate Children's Book Week. Read a book featuring whatever character your spin lands on. Pick up a grab 'n go to celebrate...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to Crestwood Library to spin our wheel and Celebrate Children's Book Week.

Read a book featuring whatever character your spin lands on.

Pick up a grab 'n go to celebrate Children's Book Week

 

Photo of Nancy Guzman

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/84992960931?pwd=vZYk9NEZbpT...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

Toddler playing with blocks and toys

Free Play @ Will

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
STEM/Technology:

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

Event Details:

Get one on one tech assistance. First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology

STEM/Technology

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

Event Details:

Get one on one tech assistance. First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Ukeleles

Petite Concert

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

An informal, interactive and fun-filled musical experience designed for young listeners. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

An informal, interactive and fun-filled musical experience designed for young listeners. No registration.

Children play with big blue blocks

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

paint brushes on canvas in many colors

Mothers Day Craft

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Making Mother Day Crafts

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Making Mother Day Crafts

pile of multicolored legos

Friday Fun! Build with LEGO

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Lego Club:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Event Details:

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun & put it on display! No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Lego Club

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Event Details:

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun & put it on display! No registration required.

Image of musicians for Celebration Fridays

Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125 If you dial in by ph...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Clip art with open book, pencil, and backpack

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm. Children's Room, 2nd Floor *...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

old film projector on table

Lilo and Stitch (AAPI & Animated Children's Films)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonist...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonists.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

YAW HOLD

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

YAW HOLD 

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

YAW HOLD 

Six kids around a person reading a story

Crestwood Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

pile of multicolored legos

Legorama Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Man next to woman who is shaking hands with a woman across the table

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

Kiln-Fired Clay Bowl

Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we'...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program.