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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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 "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood 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 required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

*For this session only, Cooper will arrive at 4:30*Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
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.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory Room Open Hours

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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 "Kids" group.

Bubble Tea Day Sand Art

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood 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 required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Series Squad: Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Hey tweens! Join the Series Squad to talk about your favorite book series! Snacks, activities, and book chat!

This month features the Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs! Recommended for ages 10-12. No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 203
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Registration Required
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 @ Will

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
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.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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.

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
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 "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood 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 required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Will Library
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

11:45am - 2:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Registration Required
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Legorama Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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.

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

The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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 "Kids" group.

STEM Saturdays

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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.