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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: 8
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 "Everyone" group.

GGVMBAO - Glasser Glenwood Virtual Museum By Appointment Only

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Son of Houdini- forming film making coopertive  

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

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

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

Classic Movie Mondays – Mrs. Miniver (1942)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion

Classic Movie Mondays

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

Event Details:

This week: One of director William Wyler's three career Best Picture Oscar winners, Mrs.

Disclaimer(s)

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

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 "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.

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.

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.

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.
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: 99
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.

Family Services Society of Yonkers

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Training
Event Details:

FSSY Workshop.

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 "Teens" group.

Become a Teen Leader!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

During these sessions, youth can expect to participate in the following: 

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

Build Your Own Air Purifier

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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:

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. 

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

Live Drawing with Model

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

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

Music by Zev

11:15am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

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.

Father Goose Stories

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies and Toddlers
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
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology

Computer Class

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to creating spreadsheets in Excel, there is a class for everyone. No prior knowledge of topics is required. 

Event Details:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.