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QUEER VISIONS Art Exhibit

All Day 1/24 - 5/18
Riverfront Gallery Exhibit (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Everyone

Queer Visions highlights works of art that portray the multidimensionality of queer and trans lives.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit (4th Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Queer Visions highlights works of art that portray the multidimensionality of queer and trans lives.

More Information

Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

Yonkers Public Library'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 "Kids" group

Poetry Place: Activity Station

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Will Children's Activity Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Check out our Poetry Place Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Grab 'n Go: National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone

“Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

“Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Book Sale

Cancelled
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sunday Story Surprise

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Meeting

Cancelled
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

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

Movies at Your Library: The Reason I Jump

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking young people who live with autism spectrum disorder, blending their stories with writer Naoki Higashida's insights into autism.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking young people who live with autism spectrum disorder, blending their stories with writer Naoki Higashida's insights into autism.

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

Al-Anon

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

weekly meeting

Cancelled
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Creation Station: Spring Into Art

All Day
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone

Spring into art and create something beautiful for yourself or someone else this month.

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

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spring into art and create something beautiful for yourself or someone else this month.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

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

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

Cancelled
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
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

Family Services of Westchester

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support

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

Música with Ms. Marilyn: Bilingual Music & Movement

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun in Spanish and English. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun in Spanish and English. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

More Information

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

Maker Mondays for Seniors/Adults: Painted Watering Cans

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

It's Spring!  Water your plants in style with a personally painted watering can, or use the pitcher as a flower pot. Register below.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

It's Spring!  Water your plants in style with a personally painted watering can, or use the pitcher as a flower pot. Register below.

More Information

Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

Yonkers Public Library'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

Chalk It Up!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

More Information

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 "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Meditative Mondays

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Memories on Monday

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

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

Knit & Sip

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Paint your own ceramic planters.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Paint your own ceramic planters.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

More Information

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kid Tech Gaming

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Kids

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, VR headsets, PS5, and more!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
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, VR headsets, PS5, and more!

More Information

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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Get Started with Chess!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.