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Bridging Chasms

All Day 3/23 - 5/16
Riverfront Gallery Exhibit at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Borders can act as cultural unifiers, allowing for groups to build community around shared experiences and values. They can also separate us in catastrophic ways by perpetuating an...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Borders can act as cultural unifiers, allowing for groups to build community around shared experiences and values.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Creation Station: Mother's Day Cards

All Day 5/1 - 5/12
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by our Mother's Day Creation Station at Crestwood Library to create a card to share. Honor your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Step-Mom, or a mother-figure in your life. Tak...

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

Stop by our Mother's Day Creation Station at Crestwood Library to create a card to share.

Honor your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Step-Mom, or a mother-figure in your life.

Take a look at our display of books - check one out!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bee & Butterfly Basecamp

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Check out our Bee & Butterfly Basecamp when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room! And...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Check out our Bee & Butterfly Basecamp when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room! And don't forget to walk the Storywalk outside!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comic Book Day Grab 'n Go

All Day
Crestwood Children's Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come to Crestwood Library in your Comic Book Character gear. Learn how to use ComicsPlus* and check out some Comics and Graphic Novels! Pick up a grab 'n go to create your ow...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to Crestwood Library in your Comic Book Character gear.

Learn how to use ComicsPlus* and check out some Comics and Graphic Novels!

Pick up a grab 'n go to create your own comic book.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Free Comic Book Day 2024

All Day
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are very excited to be a Free Comic Book Day giveaway site on May 4, 2024! We’ll be celebrating all day in the Riverfront Children's Department. Join us for free all-ages comics...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:

We are very excited to be a Free Comic Book Day giveaway site on May 4, 2024! We’ll be celebrating all day in the Riverfront Children's Department. Join us for free all-ages comics, available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Star Wars Day Grab 'n Go

All Day
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come to Crestwood Library in your Star Wars gear. Enter our Star Wars Raffle and check out some Star Wars Books! Pick up a grab 'n go to celebrate Star Wars Day. May the 4...

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

Come to Crestwood Library in your Star Wars gear.

Enter our Star Wars Raffle and check out some Star Wars Books!

Pick up a grab 'n go to celebrate Star Wars Day.

May the 4th be with you!

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

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Dr. Heptulla

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Dr. Rubina Heptulla. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/86795066414?pwd=dsoHkf...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Dr. Rubina Heptulla.

Join Zoom Meeting

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

Figurative Wire Sculptures

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

All ages can enjoy learning how to use wire and tools to create a life-like figure. All materials will be provided in honor of the Yonkers Arts Weekend. This event is a part of ...

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

All ages can enjoy learning how to use wire and tools to create a life-like figure. All materials will be provided in honor of the Yonkers Arts Weekend.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of YPL Book Sale

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mini Book Sale

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Mini Book Sale

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

Crestwood Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!: Sing-a-long with Tati Sabrina

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

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.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

CAPE: Community Adventure Play Experience

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

The Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College provides children opportunities to create their own play experiences out of recycled and found materials through Community...

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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

The Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College provides children opportunities to create their own play experiences out of recycled and found materials through Community Adventure Play Experiences, or CAPE.

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

Legorama Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Jazz Band (Big Band) Eras Tour

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

To Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend, 17-piece Library Jazz Band brings The (BIG BAND) Eras Tour to Riverfront Library! Come enjoy big band classics through the decades - from Duke El...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Music & Dance
Event Details:

To Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend, 17-piece Library Jazz Band brings The (BIG BAND) Eras Tour to Riverfront Library! Come enjoy big band classics through the decades - from Duke Ellington to Quincy Jones.

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

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

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

Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we'...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program.

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

Flower Arrangement & Poetry Letter Station

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program is part of Yonkers Arts Weekend, which is sponsored by the City of Yonkers in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Learn more at yonkersartsweekend.com.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:

This program is part of Yonkers Arts Weekend, which is sponsored by the City of Yonkers in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Learn more at yonkersartsweekend.com.

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

Be a Hero! Superhero Picture Frame Craft

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

May 4th is Free Comic Book Day! As part of our celebration, we're taking hero-themed pictures and decorating photo frames to go with them. While youre here, don't forget to pick up...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

May 4th is Free Comic Book Day! As part of our celebration, we're taking hero-themed pictures and decorating photo frames to go with them. While youre here, don't forget to pick up a free comic! Materials available while supplies last.

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

Brain Games! A Light, Fun Mental Workout

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

How do we stay mentally fit? In a world that seems to ask us to use our brains a little less every day, how can we improve our creativity, our memory, and our critical thinking? Jo...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

How do we stay mentally fit? In a world that seems to ask us to use our brains a little less every day, how can we improve our creativity, our memory, and our critical thinking?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cinco de Mayo with Zafiro

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

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

Big Hero 6 (AAPI & Animated Children's Films)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonist...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonists.

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

Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a craft. Learn about the Mexican holiday!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a craft. Learn about the Mexican holiday!

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

Mystery Box Storytelling Collages with Katori Walker

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Mystery Box Storytelling Collages with Katori Walker. This program is offered at 11am and repeats at 1pm. This event is a part of Yonkers Arts Weekend. Learn more at yonkersarts...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Mystery Box Storytelling Collages with Katori Walker. This program is offered at 11am and repeats at 1pm.

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.

Code of conduct

No person while on the premises of the library shall conduct him/herself in a violent or disorderly manner, use abusive or profane language, engage in lewd conduct, disturb any public meeting or assembly, or be found under the influence of alcohol or drugs in such a condition as to threaten the safety and rights of others. The library premises include not only the building, but all associated property, such as sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaped areas.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LaLeche League of Yonkers

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting