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

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Poetry Place: Activity Station

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Will Children's Activity Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

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

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

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

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective

04/05/2025 @ 2:00pm to 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more.

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

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Honor Flight: Salute to Veterans Card Making Station

All Day 4/14 - 4/26
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone

You are invited to come together as a community to make cards and write letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

You are invited to come together as a community to make cards and write letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network.

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

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join us to hear a story and watch a book based short film.  Then color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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

Join us to hear a story and watch a book based short film.  Then color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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.

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

Healthy Storytime!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Enjoy a fun and healthy storytime with medical students from Einstein Hospital! No registration.

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

Enjoy a fun and healthy storytime with medical students from Einstein Hospital! No registration.

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

Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

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

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Computer Class:

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how t...

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Computer Class

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to creating spreadsheets in Excel, there is a class for everyone. No prior knowledge of topics is required. 

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. Specifically designed to help older adults and and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. Specifically designed to help older adults and and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

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

Music by Zev

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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

Creciendo Juntos: Bilingual Parenting Support Group (Babies/Toddlers)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, En Español
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Want a place to connect and chat with other parents and caregivers? Our partners from One Paso™ are visiting to guide bilingual conversations on raising a child in this day and age. Share your joys, your challenges, and everything in between!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, En Español
Event Details:

Want a place to connect and chat with other parents and caregivers? Our partners from One Paso™ are visiting to guide bilingual conversations on raising a child in this day and age. Share your joys, your challenges, and everything in between!

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

Indoor Recess

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

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

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Spring Break Fun! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Bring the family and play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring the family and play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

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

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club!

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

Let's Do the Oscar Circuit

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)

Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)

Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Green Team @Will

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Learn to work with plants, and help the environment. Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive.  Earn Community Service Credit for School.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn to work with plants, and help the environment. Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive.  Earn Community Service Credit for School.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Get Started with Chess!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

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

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens

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

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 "Everyone" group.

Chess at Crestwood

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players will join in intergenerational fun.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players will join in intergenerational fun.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

Riverfront Library Early Closing

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Library

The Riverfront Library will close early at 5pm on Thursday, April 24, 2025. 

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Branches:
Riverfront Library
Description:

The Riverfront Library will close early at 5pm on Thursday, April 24, 2025.