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

The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.

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

The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.

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 "Everyone" group.

GGVMBAO - Glasser Glenwood Virtual Museum By Appointment Only

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Son of Houdini- forming film making coopertive  

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Son of Houdini- forming film making coopertive  

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

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

Monday, May 5, 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!

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

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 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 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: Storytime
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.

Classic Movie Mondays – Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Classic Movie Mondays:

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

Event Details:

This week: One of director William Wyler's three career Best Picture Oscar winners, Mrs. Miniver (1942) stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, and the beloved Dame May ...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion

Classic Movie Mondays

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

Event Details:

This week: One of director William Wyler's three career Best Picture Oscar winners, Mrs.

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Tech Gaming

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Learning Lab 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 Learning Lab
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, May 5, 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, May 6, 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, May 6, 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, May 6, 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 "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Tuesday, May 6, 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 "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 "Adults" group.

Family Services Society of Yonkers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Yonkers Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Staff Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

FSSY Workshop.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Training
Event Details:

FSSY Workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 "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 "Kids" group.

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 "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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Live Drawing with Model

Wednesday, May 7, 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 ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

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

Music by Zev

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years. Music by Zev is an ec...

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

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, May 8, 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 9, 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!