Upcoming Events in The Cove
Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!
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
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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.
Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime
Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.
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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.
The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!
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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.
Childcare Chats: Parenting Support with Birth a Mi Manera
Looking for support on your parenting journey? Join a bilingual doula for guided conversations on early parenting topics - from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Babies and toddlers welcome!
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Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).
Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!
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Parents must stay
Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.
The Cove is a recently-redesigned play space located on the second floor Children's Room at Riverfront Library.
Conceived as a multi-purpose indoor play and learning destination for pre-k children, The Cove renovation was designed with input from Sarah Lawrence College's Child's Development Institute. The Cove recognizes play as a crucial element to early childhood development - something that improves the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children.
The space features a nursery gym, a dramatic play area, reading nooks, riding and rocking toys, blocks and other manipulatives.
As one of the sole indoor play areas in the downtown, the space has already become a play and social destination for young kids and their caregivers who also get to discover new library books, programs and services whenever they visit.
Furniture and play equipment for The Cove was purchased in part with funding from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and through increased capital investment from the City of Yonkers.