Riverfront Library will close at 5pm on Thursday, April 24th for a special event

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

9:00am - 10:00am
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Housing Innovations - Outreach Table

9:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

HUD Certified Housing Retention Counselor providing assistance to homeowners that may be experiencing foreclosure or don’t have the directions on how to access housing retention and counseling services in their area.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

AARP Tax Preparation

9:30am - 2:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 4 - April 15, 2025.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Taking Care of My Environment - STEM Camp

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

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. 

Join us for an exciting three-day adventure as we explore how to care for our planet through creativity, technology, and hands-on learning! Each day brings a unique opportunity to discover, design, and problem-solve:

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

President's Day Coloring

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn about the presidents and color your favorite president's picture.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion - Songbook Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morsemere Garden Club

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Hands, Big Flavors!

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Winter Break Lego Club! @Will

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something with the Library's legos and put it on display! No registration.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Winter Warmup with Yonkers NNORC

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Valerie Litt from Yonkers NNORC for coffee and conversation.

With special guests Kristin Smith and Martha Harvey from New York State Office of the Aging.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Archives

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Creative Studio @ Will
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Staff Only
Event Details:

Archives

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Taking Care of My Environment - STEM Camp

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

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. 

Join us for an exciting three-day adventure as we explore how to care for our planet through creativity, technology, and hands-on learning! Each day brings a unique opportunity to discover, design, and problem-solve:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Third Annual Pancakes, Pajamas, and Puzzles

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cooking
Event Details:

Wear your pajamas and get comfy with us at Crestwood Library! You are invited to join us for some pancakes, puzzles, and Winter Reading. Log your books and have some pancakes to get your day going!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

The First Lady of the Struggle: Mary McLeod Bethune

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Closed
Registration Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune's home and you'll learn about her remarkable life. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

YPL Presents: A Talk with "I Am Nobody’s Slave" author Lee Hawkins

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

I Am Nobody’s Slave tells the story of one Black family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Cinema Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: Origin (PG-13)

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Black History Bingo for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

We're hosting four sessions of Black History themed bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using important figures in Black history as our game board spaces, learning a bit about each as we go along.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Riverfront Playtime

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cinderella (1997, G) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

5:45pm - 7:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of 1997's Cinderella starring Brandy.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Zumba Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Virtual
Closed
Registration Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yonkers Historical Society

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

monthly meeting