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Indoor Recess

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This summer, we're having Indoor Recess every week!

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.

Summer Break Art Camp 2024

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Break Art Camp 2024: Art Inspires Adventure and bring your inner artist. Create dazzling artwork under the guidance of Yonkers artist and resident, Eddie Grigg. For Ages 7 -12.

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 "Teens" group.

Riverfront Teen Gaming Thursdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Disney's Frozen II

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Disney's Frozen II Movie

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Drag & Draw with Sultana, Queen of the Middle East Village

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Sultana has been featured in documentaries, TV Shows and several international events. She is famous! Come hear about the history of drag in NYC and  then experience Sultana's dynamic performance.

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

Grab & Go Summer Meals

8:30am - 12:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 2
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grab & Go Summer Meals are being distributed in the Atrium Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm while supplies last.

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

Father Goose Stories

11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront Library
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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
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. First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

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

Emoji Suncatcher Craft

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate World Emoji Day with us! We're coloring in suncatchers that look like emojis. Hang one in your window at home! Materials available while supplies last.

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

Multisensory Mindfulness & Meditation

10:30am - 12:30pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for this multisensory mindfulness experience where we explore our senses to increase our mindfulness.

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

Legorama Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talk Finances with an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

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

National Ice Cream Month Celebration

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

I scream, you scream! We all scream for ice cream! If you haven't guessed, July is National Ice Cream Month. Children 12 and under are invited to make their own ice cream sundae. Ice cream will be on a first come, first served basis.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.

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

Grab & Go Summer Meals

8:30am - 12:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 2
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grab & Go Summer Meals are being distributed in the Atrium Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm while supplies last.

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
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Class Visit
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Drive

11:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Donate blood this month and give the gift of life. Adults and teens (with parents' consent) can donate during the New York Blood Center's Blood Drive on Monday, July 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NMDP Information Table

11:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the National Marrow Donor Program table in the Riverfront Atrium during the New York Blood Center's Blood Drive and learn about the ways that the NMDP connects

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Camp: pixlr E (Digital Drawing)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, 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:

Register separately for each topic you are interested in. The student will attend all 4 sessions during the week. No prior skills required for each workshop.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Zine Making for Kids

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

July is International Zine Month! A zine is a small book you create yourself about a topic that interests you. It can contain art, poetry, or anything else you can think up!

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

Open Sensory Room Hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come enjoy open hours in the sensory room! Our staff will be stationed in the room for open hours, but please stay with your children in the room. 

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.

Summer Break Art Camp 2024

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Join us for Summer Break Art Camp 2024: Art Inspires Adventure and bring your inner artist. Create dazzling artwork under the guidance of Yonkers artist and resident, Eddie Grigg. For Ages 7 -12.

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.

Summer Kid Tech Gaming

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 summer gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, PS 5, XBOX One, and more!

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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

Parents must stay

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