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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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Municipal Housing -City of Yonkers-LEAG

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.  

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Toastmasters

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

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

The Power of Exercise in Managing Illness

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Regular and targeted exercise can help with pain and conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Join Jennifer Satter, DPT, a senior physical therapist from NewYork-Presbyteri...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Regular and targeted exercise can help with pain and conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and cancer.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

City of Yonkers - Department of Planning and Development

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

City of Yonkers Requests for Proposals Application Workshop 

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

City of Yonkers Requests for Proposals Application Workshop 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Daybreak-Rehearsal

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Holiday Show

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Holiday Show

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

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room 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 Room
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.

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

Terrific Toddler Time

Thursday, December 12, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Flexible and Easy Desserts

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Presented by Sarah Betancourt, Certified Chef and and Health Coach.Learn how to make desserts that you can easily swap ingredients for. Get tips on shortcuts and easy hacks to crea...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Presented by Sarah Betancourt, Certified Chef and and Health Coach.

Learn how to make desserts that you can easily swap ingredients for. Get tips on shortcuts and easy hacks to create delicious sweets for the holidays or anytime!

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

The Health for Life Program (HeLP) Info Session

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join us this at information session to learn about an opportunity to better manage your health related to chronic conditions. Marikay Capasso, Program Administrator of Aging from t...

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

Join us this at information session to learn about an opportunity to better manage your health related to chronic conditions. Marikay Capasso, Program Administrator of Aging from the Westchester County Dept.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

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

Rosa Parks Day

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Women's History
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Come learn about Rosa Parks and her brave defiance to overcome biased laws and regulations.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Women's History
Event Details:

Come learn about Rosa Parks and her brave defiance to overcome biased laws and regulations.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

Thursday, December 12, 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.

Homework Helper @ Will

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, December 12, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Printmaking with LinoCuts

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as artist Franklin Silva leads us in making our own printing blocks with chisels and then producing lively ink prints that can be framed or given as gifts. It's going ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Available
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us as artist Franklin Silva leads us in making our own printing blocks with chisels and then producing lively ink prints that can be framed or given as gifts. It's going to be a lot of fun!

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

Free Play @ Will

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room 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 Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

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

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Referral Service

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Riverfront Table Space 3 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westch...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westchester community by providing anonymous, free, brief counseling serv

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

Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 13, 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 13, 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.

Music with Zev! Live @ Will

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration. Yonkers Public Library is proud to be a grantee of Ar...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration.

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, December 13, 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 "Kids" group.

Bicycle Safety Story Hour

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join the fun (crafts and giveaways) while learning about bicycle safety during our storytime. Programs are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a gr...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Join the fun (crafts and giveaways) while learning about bicycle safety during our storytime.

Programs are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.