Upcoming Events

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

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or more.

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

Yonkers Writing Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 7
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

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

Movies at Your Library: Gladiator II (R)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home.

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

Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Tour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Walk in Edgar Allan Poe's footsteps in this FREE tour of his cottage, right here in the Bronx.  Listen to one of his stories and see how he lived out his remaining years.  Please register below.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

School Out STEM Camp

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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:

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Indoor Recess

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
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.

Little Hands, Bigger Flavors!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Unicorn Day Party!

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Happy Unicorn Day! Join us to celebrate with a unicorn craft and party favor. Plus, get creative with some fun unicorn coloring sheets! 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 "Kids" group.

Kid Tech Gaming

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
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 "Everyone" group.

National Alliance for Mental Illness

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Chat and Chew- Getting to know your neighbors.

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 "Kids" group.

School Out STEM Camp

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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:

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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.

National Zoo 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: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Hear a presentation on animals and their zoo habitat. Make a craft - a small replica of a zoo!

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 Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Kids" group.

Little Hands, Bigger Flavors!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make Your Own First Aid Kit

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

World Health Day is in April! To celebrate, we're creating simple first aid kits. Fill up your kit, decorate it, and bring it home to use when you need it! 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.

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 "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.

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 "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.