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Colorful writing of "National Poetry Month"

Poetry Place: Activity Station

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Will Children's Activity Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

Above: Black and white photograph of a foot and hands help under a running tap. Below: Abstract painting of yellow, red, and black, vertical streaks.

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective

04/05/2025 @ 2:00pm to 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, pho...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more.

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

old film projector on table

Let's Do the Oscar Circuit

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)

Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

drawn to the library

National Library Week Party

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us.Light refreshments will be served.No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us.

Light refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

An image from Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro. Totoro sits on a branch above the water with two young girls and another small forest spirit. They are fishing.

Cartoon and Coloring: My Neighbor Totoro (G)

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We're screening Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro to celebrate National Anime Day! Sisters Satsuki and Mei just moved to the countryside. While exploring, they discover a fuzzy, f...

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

We're screening Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro to celebrate National Anime Day! Sisters Satsuki and Mei just moved to the countryside. While exploring, they discover a fuzzy, friendly forest spirit they call Totoro.

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.

vietname soldiers sculpture

Crestwood Historical Society presents Vietnam, a Retrospective at Crestwood Library

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Fifty years ago this month, on April 30, 1975, ex-pats and Vietnamese allies were evacuated from the rooftops of South Vietnam.Dr. Edward Tassinari, a lifelong Eastchester resident...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Local History
Event Details:

Fifty years ago this month, on April 30, 1975, ex-pats and Vietnamese allies were evacuated from the rooftops of South Vietnam.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

People seated at computers in classroom setting

Computación Básica

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora en español.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora en español.

vietname soldiers sculpture

Crestwood Historical Society presents Vietnam, a Retrospective ZOOM Edition

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Fifty years ago this month, on April 30, 1975, ex-pats and Vietnamese allies were evacuated from the rooftops of South Vietnam.Dr. Edward Tassinari, a lifelong Eastchester resident...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Local History
Event Details:

Fifty years ago this month, on April 30, 1975, ex-pats and Vietnamese allies were evacuated from the rooftops of South Vietnam.

Text "Sight word bingo" with image of 2 bingo cards

Sight Word Bingo!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The Kiwanis Club of East Yonkers presents "Sight Word Bingo"! Play bingo & win prizes! No registration. Recommended for children aged 6-12.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

The Kiwanis Club of East Yonkers presents "Sight Word Bingo"! Play bingo & win prizes! No registration. Recommended for children aged 6-12.

pile of multicolored legos

Legorama Club

Saturday, April 12, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, April 12, 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.

examples of fiber arts crochet, sewing, knitting, and embroidery

Fantastic Fiber Arts Make and Take Gathering

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Calling all crafters.Join Alison Robles for an hour of fiber arts fun.Pick your own crafting project from the donation of knitting, crocheting, latch hooking, and embroidery materi...

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

Calling all crafters.

Join Alison Robles for an hour of fiber arts fun.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, April 12, 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: 13
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.

financial lit

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, April 12, 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: 6
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.

GLADIATOR 2

Movies at Your Library: Gladiator II (R)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home.

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

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home.

Poe

Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Tour

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Walk in Edgar Allan Poe's footsteps in this FREE tour of his cottage, right here in the Bronx.  Listen to one of his stories and see how he lived out his remaining years. &nbs...

Waitlist
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Walk in Edgar Allan Poe's footsteps in this FREE tour of his cottage, right here in the Bronx.  Listen to one of his stories and see how he lived out his remaining years.  Please register below.

gift box with surprise and sunday written around it

Sunday Story Surprise

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.Different theme every week.Bring your library card or sig...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

Image of Yankee Stadium

MLB Watch Party: New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew for a viewing of the New York Yankees vs. San Fransisco Giants. Enjoy snacks and check out library materials from our baseball displays.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew for a viewing of the New York Yankees vs. San Fransisco Giants. 

Enjoy snacks and check out library materials from our baseball displays.

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Al-Anon

Sunday, April 13, 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

Image of Big Apple Honor Flight Logo

Honor Flight: Salute to Veterans Card Making Station

All Day 4/14 - 4/26
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You are invited to come together as a community to make cards and write letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network. America's v...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

You are invited to come together as a community to make cards and write letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Monday, April 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.

Toddler playing with blocks and toys

Free Play @ Will

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.