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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Walking Tour of St. John's Cemetery

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Yonkers Historical Society for a tour of historic St. John's Cemetery. We will meet at the cemetery, which can be reached through the Oakland Cemetery at 2 Saw Mill River ...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join the Yonkers Historical Society for a tour of historic St. John's Cemetery. We will meet at the cemetery, which can be reached through the Oakland Cemetery at 2 Saw Mill River Road.

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to public

It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.

Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed fina...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

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

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Dietician Tina McGeough

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Tina is a registered dietitian at Stop & Shop.  Tina has spent over 15 years developing and implementing health and wellness programs throughout New York City. During this...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tina is a registered dietitian at Stop & Shop.  Tina has spent over 15 years developing and implementing health and wellness programs throughout New York City.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Mix and Match Mondays

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

Mix and Match Mondays

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

Zumba in the Library

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13Join us in person...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Become a Teen Leader!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

During these sessions, youth can expect to participate in the following: Design a Social Media Campaign: We have begun designing a social media campaign around teen healt...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

During these sessions, youth can expect to participate in the following: 

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

Build Your Own Air Purifier

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
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. 

Event Details:

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. Participants will create air purifiers from commo...

Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 24

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. 

Event Details:

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Green Team @Will

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive.  Earn Co...

Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or more.

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

Sherwood House Museum Visit & Tour

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE tour of Sherwood House, Yonkers' oldest existing pre-Revolutionary War tenant farmhouse.  The collections in this 1740 building are a treasure trove of farm...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE tour of Sherwood House, Yonkers' oldest existing pre-Revolutionary War tenant farmhouse.

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.

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to public

It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed fina...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

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

Candle Making Workshop

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of Mother's Day, join Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Producer Evolyn Brooks for this fun, interactive, and creative activity.  Learn how to make and personalize...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of Mother's Day, join Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Producer Evolyn Brooks for this fun, interactive, and creative activity.  Learn how to make and personalize a soy candle.  All candle making supplies will be provid

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Mix and Match Mondays

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

Mix and Match Mondays

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

Zumba in the Library

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13 Join us in ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13
 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Green Team @Will

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive.  Earn Co...

Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or more.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed fina...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.