Holiday Closing

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

Event List

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Música with Ms. Marilyn: Bilingual Music & Movement

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun in Spanish and English. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No regis...

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

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun in Spanish and English. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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.

Kid Tech Gaming

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, PS 5, XBOX One, and more...

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

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, PS 5, XBOX One, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

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

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, September 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 "Kids" group.

Coloring Afternoon: Hispanic Heritage Banner

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We're getting ready for Hispanic Heritage Month! Help us prepare by coloring in part of our Famous Faces banner - it includes Selena Quintanilla, Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor,...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Details:

We're getting ready for Hispanic Heritage Month! Help us prepare by coloring in part of our Famous Faces banner - it includes Selena Quintanilla, Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and more.

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.

Get Started with Chess!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Free Play @ Will

Wednesday, September 11, 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.

Babies and Books

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Bilingual Storytime!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
En Español, Hispanic Heritage Month, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration. ¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: En Español, Hispanic Heritage Month, Storytime
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, September 11, 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 12, 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 12, 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.

Curious George's Birthday Party!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in on the fun as we celebrate Curious George's Birthday! Enjoy George themed stories, then make a fun craft. Snacks will be provided! Materials available while supplies last. ...

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

Join in on the fun as we celebrate Curious George's Birthday! Enjoy George themed stories, then make a fun craft. Snacks will be provided! Materials available while supplies last.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

National Day of Prayer and Remembrance

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come learn about September 11 and its impact on history!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Come learn about September 11 and its impact on history!

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

Disney's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Family has many harrowing experiences together.

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

Family has many harrowing experiences together.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 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 Room 201
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 13, 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.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Progress Party! @ Will

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

A party celebrating your child & reading! For everyone who's on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" journey, and those who need to start! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Storytime
Event Details:

A party celebrating your child & reading! For everyone who's on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" journey, and those who need to start! No registration.

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

Father Goose Stories

Friday, September 13, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, September 13, 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full STEAM Ahead Saturday Storytime @Crestwood

Saturday, September 14, 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 @ WILL!

Saturday, September 14, 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 "Kids" group.

Kids' Urban Gardening Series, Part 1

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
En Español, Health & Wellness, Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We're partnering with For the People and Kids, Inc. for an exciting three-part, fully bilingual gardening series for kids ages 5 to 12! How does a garden grow? How can yo...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: En Español, Health & Wellness, Nature & Gardening
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We're partnering with For the People and Kids, Inc. for an exciting three-part, fully bilingual gardening series for kids ages 5 to 12! How does a garden grow? How can you grow plants without any dirt?