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Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Monday, April 28, 2025 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, April 29, 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.

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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!

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Stretching for Seniors

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functio...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

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

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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, April 29, 2025 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.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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 "Kids" group.

Children's Chess Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This chess class, aimed at children ages 8-12, provides new and experienced students with a strong foundation in the rules and strategies needed to play the gam...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

This chess class, aimed at children ages 8-12, provides new and experienced students with a strong foundation in the rules and strategies needed to play the game of chess through guided instruction and supervised play.

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 "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Babies and Books

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

Cozy Up With Cooper

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready to meet you!

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

Sensory Room Open Hours

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly sensory hours from 1pm-3pm on Wednesdays!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly sensory hours from 1pm-3pm on Wednesdays!

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.

Library Jazz Band- "HITTING THE LOW NOTES"

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Music & Dance, Staff Only
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

UNESCO’s International Jazz DayThis concert will feature instruments many audience members may not have seen in this setting before: the tuba and the baritone and bass saxophones. ...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Music & Dance, Staff Only
Event Details:

UNESCO’s International Jazz Day

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bubble Tea Day Sand Art

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We're celebrating Bubble Tea Day (also known as Boba Tea Day) with a fun craft and snack! Join us to make a mini jar of bubble tea sand art to bring home. Plus, enjoy some bubble t...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We're celebrating Bubble Tea Day (also known as Boba Tea Day) with a fun craft and snack! Join us to make a mini jar of bubble tea sand art to bring home. Plus, enjoy some bubble tea mochi! 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.

Arbor Day

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Arbor Day is a day for planting trees in a season where nature comes alive!Come make a tree craft.Snacks will be served.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Arbor Day is a day for planting trees in a season where nature comes alive!

Come make a tree craft.

Snacks will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 203 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 203
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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 "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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 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, parents must remai...

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

Come play our Nintendo Switch with 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.

Father Goose Stories

Friday, May 2, 2025 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, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Computer Class:

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how t...

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

Computer Class

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to creating spreadsheets in Excel, there is a class for everyone. No prior knowledge of topics is required. 

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, May 2, 2025 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.

STEM Saturdays

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 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!Each week we’ll explore a different area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in a fun and creative ways!*Regis...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0

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!

Each week we’ll explore a different area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in a fun and creative ways!

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

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

Legorama Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 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 201
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.