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Read to Cooper at Riverfront

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 203
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Register to read to Cooper the Therapy Dog.  Check in when you arrive to get your time slot.  

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.

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, June 19.

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

Pajama Storytime @ Will!

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend for bedtime stories and songs! No registration. Best for ages 2-7.

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

Al-Anon

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

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.

Stuffed Animal Camp Out

10:00am - 8:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

It's our first ever Stuffed Animal Camp Out! Kids ages 12 and under are invited to drop off a stuffed animal at any time on Thursday, August 15.

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

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Understanding the Essentials of the Smartphone

11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Learn the basics on how to use your smartphone, and make your life easier! Topics include basic functionality of smartphones/devices, a comparison of Android and Apple products, safety, and an example of a phone plan among some othe

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Camp: Digital Media with AI

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Riverfront Library
Waitlist
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEAM Fun! @ Will: Slime!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM & Technology, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make your own slime! Recommended for ages 5-12! No registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Build Your Hero's Costume Design

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, YC3
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to design a comic hero all your own with Evan Bishop and Katori Walker! Figure out their design, brew a color scheme, and use our mixed media materials to put together a mask and accessories.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Camp: Digital Media with AI

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
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 Kid Switch Gaming

2:45pm - 4:45pm
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 a librarian on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too. Summer hours are 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Green Team @Will

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Earn Community Service Credit for School.

 

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 "Adults" group.

Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

1:30am - 4:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

rehearsal

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.

Free Play @ Will

10:00am - 11:00am
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 "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.