Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will be closed Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta!: Activity Station

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game to celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Details:

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game to celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

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

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

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

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!

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

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in The Cove. Plus, some additional puzzles and toys will be a...

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

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in The Cove. Plus, some additional puzzles and toys will be available to try!

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Free Play @ Will

Wednesday, September 4, 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.

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

Art Starts: Toddlers Explore Fine Art

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Each month, toddlers will learn about and practice a different art technique. This month we'll be making cut paper collages. This program is made possible by a grant from t...

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

Each month, toddlers will learn about and practice a different art technique. This month we'll be making cut paper collages.

This program is made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Spanish Language Through Movement

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, En Español, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Dive into a vibrant dance and language learning blend! This lively class introduces basic dance concepts while integrating children's books, props, and multicultural instruction to...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, En Español, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Dive into a vibrant dance and language learning blend! This lively class introduces basic dance concepts while integrating children's books, props, and multicultural instruction to teach Spanish vocabulary.

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.

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration. There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, June 19.

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

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, June 19.

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

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
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.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, September 5, 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.

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

Music by Zev

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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. Music by Zev is an ec...

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

Classical Music Appreciation

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come learn about classical music from the instruments used to the magnificent ageless compositions!

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

Come learn about classical music from the instruments used to the magnificent ageless compositions!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too. For children 8 and under, pa...

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

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Free Play @ Will

Friday, September 6, 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.

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

Father Goose Stories

Friday, September 6, 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!

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

Live @ Will: Robert the Guitar Guy

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

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

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, September 6, 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.

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

LEGO Club: Friday Fun Build with LEGO

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
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! Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us. No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM & Technology

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!

Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us.

No registration required.

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

Full STEAM Ahead Saturday Storytime @Crestwood

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, stories & songs. Recommended for ages 3 and up.  

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

Curiosity comes to life through science, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and 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.

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

Saturday Storytime with Tati Sabrina @ WILL!

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Special sing-along storytime with Tati Sabrina! 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:

Special sing-along storytime with Tati Sabrina! In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Legorama Club

Saturday, September 7, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Club! @Will

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Indoor Recess

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have fun things to play with like jump ropes, hula hoops, hopscotch, a kid-sized basketball hoop, and lots more. This program is partially funded...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Have fun at Indoor Recess!

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.

Free Play @ Will

Monday, September 9, 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.