Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 20, 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 "Everyone" group.

Tech Drop In

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
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:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology

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:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, December 20, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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. Make an appointment or just drop in, and we'll see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects: whether ...

Cancelled
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. Make an appointment or just drop in, and we'll see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects: whether that means sewing, darning, gluing or more.

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

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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.  

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

Movies at Your Library: Deadpool & Wolverine (R)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, t...

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

Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse.

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

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Class Visit
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Join us for a session of stories and songs 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Holiday Blood Drive at Riverfront

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Atrium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Donate blood and give the gift of life. Adults and teens 17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian's written consent) can donate during YPL's Holiday Blood Drive on Monday, D...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Donate blood and give the gift of life. Adults and teens 17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian's written consent) can donate during YPL's Holiday Blood Drive on Monday, December 23, at Riverfront.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Polar Express Pajama Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday spectacular! We're watching 2004's The Polar Express (G). Children will receive a ticket to the north pole when they enter, and a bell when they leave. Pajama...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday spectacular! We're watching 2004's The Polar Express (G). Children will receive a ticket to the north pole when they enter, and a bell when they leave. Pajamas welcome! 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 "Kids" group.

Kid Tech Gaming

Monday, December 23, 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 "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Room 201 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm. Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Publi...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

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

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 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.

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, December 24, 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.

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

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

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

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 "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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.

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual

All Yonkers Public Libraries will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual
Description:

All Yonkers Public Libraries will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday.

Christmas

All Day
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual

All Yonkers Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual
Description:

All Yonkers Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Teen Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

21st Century Engineering: Wind Energy

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Kids
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:

Join iCAMP for some serious STEM fun! 21st Century Engineering: Wind EnergyStep into the world of sustainable technology and embark on an exciting journey! Tailored ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 12

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:

Join iCAMP for some serious STEM fun! 

21st Century Engineering: Wind Energy

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

Terrific Toddler Time

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, December 26, 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 "Kids" group.

21st Century Engineering: Wind Energy

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Kids
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:

Join iCAMP for some serious STEM fun! 21st Century Engineering: Wind EnergyStep into the world of sustainable technology and embark on an exciting journey! Tailored ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 12

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:

Join iCAMP for some serious STEM fun! 

21st Century Engineering: Wind Energy

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

Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 27, 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!