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Light Upon Light, artist Behnaz Karjoo

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.

two cards one i love you granny another i love you mom on the front

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!

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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!

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Yonkers Beats: A Discussion Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Patricia Vaccarino’s Yonkers Trilogy captures a grand time in Yonkers history when the Getty Square area was a hodgepodge of small merchants, tenements, and quaint, centuries-old b...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Patricia Vaccarino’s Yonkers Trilogy captures a grand time in Yonkers history when the Getty Square area was a hodgepodge of small merchants, tenements, and quaint, centuries-old buildings.The trilogy captures the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of w

Photo of Nancy Guzman

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/84992960931?pwd=vZYk9NEZbpT...

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

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

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Free Play @ Will

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

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

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.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
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.

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.

Ukeleles

Live @ Will: Robert the Guitar Guy

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

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

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

Children play with big blue blocks

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

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...

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

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

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.

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Food Fun with Feeding Westchester

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join Alyssa Advincula from Feeding Westchester for an interactive food presentation with some light wellness exercises. Bring your food questions and sample a recipe from JSY to...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Alyssa Advincula from Feeding Westchester for an interactive food presentation with some light wellness exercises.

Bring your food questions and sample a recipe from JSY to Fruits and Vegetables.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Yonkers NNORC

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join Valerie Litt from Yonkers NNORC and Crestwood Crew Members as we get ready for Cinco de Mayo. Learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo, play some trivia games and eat food ...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join Valerie Litt from Yonkers NNORC and Crestwood Crew Members as we get ready for Cinco de Mayo.

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Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125 If you dial in by ph...

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

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

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Honor Flight: Salute to Veterans Card Making Party

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us to create cards and letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network. America's veterans travel to Washington D.C., free of c...

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

Join us to create cards and letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network.

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Clip art with open book, pencil, and backpack

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm. Children's Room, 2nd Floor *...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

quote from booklist plus book cover of This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill

YA Book Buzz: A Book Club for Adults Who Read Young Adult Books -This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event is a registered program. You must register to participate. Adults Who Read Young Adult Books - A Book Club Just for YOU! Come with your dinner and discuss books yo...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This event is a registered program. You must register to participate.

Adults Who Read Young Adult Books - A Book Club Just for YOU!

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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.

An image of an anthropomorphic badger distributing free comics to other anthropomorphic animals on Free Comic Book Day. The Free Comic Book Day logo is featured prominently in the upper left corner.

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.

May the 4th be with you words over a moon light sabres, princess leia and darth vader

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!

Photo of Dr. Heptulla

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

Figurative Wire Sculpture

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.

Yonkers Public Library letter Y logo

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

Six kids around a person reading a story

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.