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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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Indoor Recess

11:30am - 1:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Have fun at Indoor Recess!

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.

Colors of Ability: Every Crayon Colors

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us as we embrace every ability and celebrate the strength in our differences. Stations will be set up to highlight Self Help, Sensory Play, Inspiration, and Creative Inclusion.

A movie will be shown in the background.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mermaid Day Party!

2:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Happy Mermaid Day! Join us to celebrate with a mermaid craft, undersea coloring, and glow-in-the dark party favor. Plus, starting at 2:30 PM, watch Disney's animated The Little Mermaid (1989, G) while you create! One party favor per child.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Tech Gaming

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
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.

Milestones with Love Support Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A support group and information session for families with disabilities and special needs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Intro to Microsoft Word

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents.

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

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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

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

Geologist Day

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Come to see how geologists study the earth's physical features, processes and history.

We will examine a rock collection and make a craft to learn the characterists of each rock!

Snacks will be served.

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

Stretching for Seniors

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

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

Riverfront Playtime

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

America Reads

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
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 @ 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced Business Strategies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Tadaca Educational Solutions LLC is providing industry-focused courses and certifications to empower individuals for career success in fields such as supply chain management.

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Zumba in the Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 93
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.

GED Tutoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Riverfront Library
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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 "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: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play in the sensory room during our open hours!

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.

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

Live Drawing with a Model

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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