Black History Month Grab & Go Activity Packet

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Grab this packet of activities to go in honor of Black History Month.

 

Creation Station: Happy Hearts Month

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
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Create something and give it to someone and make someone's heart happy this month.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

Crestwood Puzzle Swap

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
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Bring your jigsaw puzzles (complete puzzles no missing pieces please!) to swap out with other puzzles people have donated.

This is part of our Sustainable YOU program series - reuse, reduce, recycle!

 

 

Volunteens

All Day
Teens
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Volunteens

Come join us on various dates/times that work with our library's and your schedule.

Help out and make a difference in your community.

 

 

 

Who Said It? Black History Month Trivia Quotes

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by taking our Who Said It? Quiz.

Hand in your completed sheet to be entered into our Trivia Raffle.

Winners will be announced March 1st.

 

Board of Elections-Early Voting

10:00am–6:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Early Voting

Full STEAM Ahead Saturday Storytime @ Crestwood

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

 

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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.

Sing-a-Long Storytime with Tati Sabrina @ WILL!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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Special guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings! In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Yonkers Youth Bureau Youth Leadership Academy

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

A free interactive progrram encouraging life & leadership skills through hands-on fun for students in Grades 6-8.

Five sessions:

Legorama Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
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Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

NCNW Westchester

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Monthly Meeting

Family Board Games

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
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With over 60 games to choose from, you're sure to find something you'll love to play with your family and friends. We have games for young children too, so even toddlers can join in the fun!

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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.

Yonkers Writing Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
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

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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.

Lego Club! @Will

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
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Build something with the Library's legos and put it on display! No registration.

Check Out What's Cooking for Black History Month!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Yonkers native Chef B for delicious culinary delights. He will share tasty recipes and stories from his 25 years of experience in the world of cooking. Please register 

Hurricane Ida Homeowner Repair and Reimbursement Grant Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Environment & Ecology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Attend a grant workshop to receive help in completing the

Mixed Media & Munch with Say: Celebrating Black History Month

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come celebrate Black History Month with Say Marte.

We will be creating art in the style of Black Artist Faith Ringgold.

Check out a book from our display and log it for your winter reading!

 

 

Películas Para Familias: La Princesa y el Sapo en Español (G)

2:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Dreams come true in New Orleans! This February, we're screening Disney's The Princess and the Frog in Spanish. English subtitles will be made available if possible.

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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.

Motown Concert featuring Emilie Surtees

3:00pm–4:15pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance
Registration Available
Event Details:

Emilie Surtees and her band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more!  This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required.