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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

David Caspar soul of Nature exhibit ad from met website

MET Museum Visit & Tour with Professor Val Franco - Offsite

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Offsite at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in New York City 1000 Fifth Avenue shortly before NOON on Thursday, May 8th.  Join Professor Val Franco is Crestwood Li...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in New York City 1000 Fifth Avenue shortly before NOON on Thursday, May 8th.  

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, May 10, 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: 15
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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Guitar

Strings Attached Guitar Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, May 24, 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: 15
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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Some Like It Hot, Classic Movie Mondays, Riverfront Library

Classic Movie Mondays – Some Like It Hot (1959)

Monday, June 2, 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: Billy Wilder's uproarious Some Like It Hot (1959), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, the latter two as musicians masquerading as members of an all-w...

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: Billy Wilder's uproarious Some Like It Hot (1959), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, the latter two as music

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

Guitar

Strings Attached Guitar Group

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Harlem

Tour of Iconic Harlem

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a walking tour of some of the most iconic locations in Harlem including the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem Walk of Fame, Harlem Hospital outdoor m...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a walking tour of some of the most iconic locations in Harlem including the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem Walk of Fame, Harlem Hospital outdoor murals, and Strivers Row.

Guitar

Strings Attached Guitar Group

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

Born Yesterday, Classic Movie Mondays, Riverfront Library

Classic Movie Mondays – Born Yesterday (1950)

Monday, July 7, 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: Director George Cukor's unforgettable comedy, Born Yesterday (1950), starring Judy Holliday — who won a Best Actress Oscar for her role as Bille Dawn — alongside William...

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: Director George Cukor's unforgettable comedy, Born Yesterday (1950), starring Judy Holliday — who won a Best Ac

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, July 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.

Roman Holiday, Classic Movie Mondays, Riverfront Library

Classic Movie Mondays – Roman Holiday (1953)

Monday, August 4, 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: Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, and Audrey Hepburn, in her first major film role — for which she won a Best Actress Oscar — star in one of the greatest of all romantic comed...

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: Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, and Audrey Hepburn, in her first major film role — for which she won a Best Actress Oscar — star in one of the greatest of all romantic comedies,

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

Cutting mat, paper cutter, tape and other craft supplies

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, August 5, 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.