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All Yonkers Public Library (YPL) locations will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are w...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are w...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

3 seedlings on a tray

Ikebana Flower Arrangement Workshop

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangement. Join us in this workshop to learn the technique and make one of your own, and then bring it home! All necessary materials...

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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangement. Join us in this workshop to learn the technique and make one of your own, and then bring it home! All necessary materials provided. Japanese snacks will also be provided.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Get Ready for the Hispanic Day Parade!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and treats from the Grand Marshal of the Hispanic Day Parade! Immediately following the 10:30 storytime. No registration. In cooperation with the El Salvadorian Embassy ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Stories and treats from the Grand Marshal of the Hispanic Day Parade! Immediately following the 10:30 storytime. No registration.

In cooperation with the El Salvadorian Embassy and the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation.

Two hands painting a boat scene

Art Starts: Toddlers Explore Fine Art

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Each month, toddlers will learn about a different fine artist and their technique, and then they will create their own art inspired by the artist. This month the featured artist...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Each month, toddlers will learn about a different fine artist and their technique, and then they will create their own art inspired by the artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

Two hands painting a boat scene

Art Workshop with Kören Beck

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Honoring Juneteenth and Pride Month Come and be inspired by the artists Beauford Delaney, Jean- Michel Basquiat, and Julie Mehretu.  A short slide presentation will be...

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Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+
Available
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Honoring Juneteenth and Pride Month

Come and be inspired by the artists Beauford Delaney, Jean- Michel Basquiat, and Julie Mehretu. 

National Gallery of Art

Sculpture Garden Virtual Tour

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join us in the National Gallery of Art's outdoor Sculpture Garden for an engaging tour that explores modern and contemporary sculpture in a landscape setting. Organized by the...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Nature & Gardening
Available
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us in the National Gallery of Art's outdoor Sculpture Garden for an engaging tour that explores modern and contemporary sculpture in a landscape setting.

Two hands painting a boat scene

World Day of Music

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Learn & experience the different forms of music around the world!

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

Learn & experience the different forms of music around the world!

dia beacon

Dia Beacon Museum Visit & Tour

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Enjoy a free entrance and tour at Dia Beacon, a museum housing the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960's to the present.  Tour is 1 hour long but feel free to...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Enjoy a free entrance and tour at Dia Beacon, a museum housing the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960's to the present.  Tour is 1 hour long but feel free to wander around the museum after the tour.   Regis

Hands reaching out to Africa

Rise Up Presents: Back to my Roots Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Come and join us for a celebration showcasing the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.  Enjoy music, dancing and food.  Special guest:  Ambassador from Sierra...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and join us for a celebration showcasing the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.  Enjoy music, dancing and food.  Special guest:  Ambassador from Sierra Leon,  Amara Turay Jalloh

 

paint brushes on canvas in many colors

Summer Celebration

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come hear stories about Summer and make a craft.

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

Come hear stories about Summer and make a craft.

Ukeleles

The Rise of the Singer/Songwriter

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Presented by Keith Crocker One of the greatest phenomena of the 1960s & 70s was the rise and popularity of the singer songwriter. Turning away from 1940s crooners and 1950...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Presented by Keith Crocker

Francine & Joel

Through the Decades Musical Performance

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Performed Francine Evans & Joel Zelnik Celebrate Make Music Day! Join us on this musical journey through the years featuring music  from the 1900's through the 200...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Performed Francine Evans & Joel Zelnik

Celebrate Make Music Day!

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

Four children in Irish Dance costumes

Irish Dance Demonstration

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Dancers from The DeNogla Academy of Irish Dance show you steps and get you dancing! No registration.

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

Dancers from The DeNogla Academy of Irish Dance show you steps and get you dancing! No registration.

old film projector on table

The Making of “The Birdcage”

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.  Based on the acclaimed film & stage musical, La Cage aux Folles, The Birdcage boasts ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion
Available
Seats Remaining: 297
Event Details:

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions. 

Two hands painting a boat scene

National Superman Day

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come and color your favorite Superman page and see a Superman movie.

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

Come and color your favorite Superman page and see a Superman movie.