Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Upcoming Events

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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 "Teens" group.

Maker Mondays for Teens: Holiday Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create an extra special ornament for the holidays.  They make fantastic gifts for loved ones and you can add a message to the back!  Register below.

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 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.

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.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

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

Strings Attached Guitar Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

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

Finding Forgeries: The Gift of Art with Professor Val Franco

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Today we take a virtual stroll through the art world with Professor Val Franco for a look at looking at art with an eye on how to tell if an art work is a forgery. 

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

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

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: 10

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:

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Winter Reading Warmup Challenge will be here before you know it, so come sign up with help from librarians and enjoy a hot cup of coca when you do! Also stop by if you're not sure of your log in info, we'd be happy to remind you! 

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

Cinema Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: Begin Again (Rated R)

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

International Day of People with Disabilities

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn about the major disabilities and the men and women and boys and girls who overcame them succeeded, and made the world a better place!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Gingerbread Man Story and Treat!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:

Read the beloved picture book and make a sweet treat! No registration, but supplies are limited. Recommended for children aged 4-7.

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 @ Will

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

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 Class

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: 98
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yonkers Historical Society

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Weekly Support Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

9:00am - 10:00am
Teens
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

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

Free Play @ Will

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

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.