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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!

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.

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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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
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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.

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.

Tati Sabrina holding drumsticks

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Decorative letters spelling "Cinco de Mayo"

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.

old film projector on table

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.

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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!

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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.

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April Armstrong Storytelling

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Award-winning Storyteller, April Armstrong and her jazzy friends for this family-friendly program. This program is part of Yonkers Arts Weekend, which is sponsored by the City o...

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

Award-winning Storyteller, April Armstrong and her jazzy friends for this family-friendly program.

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.

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Mother's Day Card Making Station

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop-in and make a Mother's Day card! No registration.

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

Drop-in and make a Mother's Day card! No registration.

Toddler playing with blocks and toys

Free Play @ Will

Monday, May 6, 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

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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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Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.  No registration required.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM. Only when Yonkers Pub...

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 grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Clip art with open book, pencil, and backpack

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

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Learn to Draw

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grab some pens and paper! Come and learn how to draw face portraits.

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

Grab some pens and paper! Come and learn how to draw face portraits.

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.

Clip art with open book, pencil, and backpack

Homework Helper @ Will

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session...

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

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

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:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Six kids around a person reading a story

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant places and times!

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

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant places and times!

Toddler playing with blocks and toys

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy the building blocks and other equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in the main children's area. Pl...

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

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy the building blocks and other equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in the main children's area. Plus, some additional puzzles will be available to try!

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.