Event List

Filters
Age Group
Welcome in many langauges

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
En Español, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on ZoomJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (https://us02web.zoom.us/...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: En Español, Learn a Language
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

Ukeleles

Ukulele Monthly Meetup

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Ukulele meetup group for adults.Join fellow ukulelists for a afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is require...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for a afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is required. 

Library patrons seated and drawing looking at a model (out of picture) as the teacher explains drawing the human form.

Live Drawing with Model

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model! Learn the fundamentals of capturing ...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model!

Medicare emblem graphic

Medicare Counselling

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. 1st Thursday of every month. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap supplement...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. 1st Thursday of every month. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Board of Elections-Early Voting

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Early Voting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Virtual Tour of Frederick Douglass Historic Site

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Black History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. P...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

The all-black US Cavalry Troop H pursues Apache warrior Victorio while dealing with bigotry and myths about their designated enemies.

Buffalo Soldiers

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The all-black US Cavalry Troop H pursues Apache warrior Victorio while dealing with bigotry and myths about their designated enemies.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Event Details:

The all-black US Cavalry Troop H pursues Apache warrior Victorio while dealing with bigotry and myths about their designated enemies.

hip hop

Hip Hop Dance Class

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Isaiah 'Ace' Davis will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance ski...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Isaiah 'Ace' Davis will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills.  For teens and adults - all levels are welcome to join.&n

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Board of Elections-Early Voting

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Early Voting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Board of Elections-Early Voting

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Early Voting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, February 8, 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.

Man next to woman who is shaking hands with a woman across the table

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

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:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

Paul Robeson in a crowd of people

Peekskill Riots, episode 4 film screening

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

In 1949, violence occurred at two Paul Robeson concerts in Cordlandt Manor, NY. Citizens of Peekskill unleashed violence that resulted in hundreds of injuries and made national new...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

In 1949, violence occurred at two Paul Robeson concerts in Cordlandt Manor, NY. Citizens of Peekskill unleashed violence that resulted in hundreds of injuries and made national news. 

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.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Board of Elections-Early Voting

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Early Voting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Al-Anon

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

weekly meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

qi gong pose

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help ...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

Adults in a group talking

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQues...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

card

Maker Mondays for Seniors: Pop-Up Valentine Card

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Send loving wishes to that special someone with a beautiful homemade pop-up card. Please register below.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Send loving wishes to that special someone with a beautiful homemade pop-up card. Please register below.

Adults in a group talking

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords. Other crafts are welcome too such as knitting & crocheting, board g...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
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.

YPL logo letter Y

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced.&nb...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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 w...

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.

old film projector on table

Winter Movies Warmup Challenge

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion, Winter Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The Winter Warmup Challenge just isn't for books this year, but movies too! If you join us to watch all these snow filled films, you'll get a chance to win some awesome prizes! So ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion, Winter Reading
Event Details:

The Winter Warmup Challenge just isn't for books this year, but movies too! If you join us to watch all these snow filled films, you'll get a chance to win some awesome prizes! So make sure to miss not even one!

Six people in a Zumba class

Zumba Class

Tuesday, February 11, 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!Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout syste...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.