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Sensory Soirée

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Explore your senses with the new Sensory Cart! Try out our weighted plushes, fidget spinners and more sensory items in a relaxed environment. For kids and teens with sensory needs. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Explore your senses with the new Sensory Cart! Try out our weighted plushes, fidget spinners and more sensory items in a relaxed environment. For kids and teens with sensory needs. No registration.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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 Storytime Rug
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.

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
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 times and places!

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Parents must stay

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

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

Santa's Helpers Workshop

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Get into the holiday spirit right after school!

Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon to officially kick off the season. We'll have warm hot cocoa and exciting holiday crafts for everyone to enjoy.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit right after school!

Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon to officially kick off the season. We'll have warm hot cocoa and exciting holiday crafts for everyone to enjoy.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Holly Jolly Celebration!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a holiday extravaganza! We'll be showing Christmas classics while enjoying some fun crafts and treats.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday extravaganza! We'll be showing Christmas classics while enjoying some fun crafts and treats.

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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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Enjoy some extra afternoon fun! We'll have The Cove stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available - including chalk.

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

Enjoy some extra afternoon fun! We'll have The Cove stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available - including chalk.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

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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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Free Play @ Will

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 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.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Babies and Books

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Grab 'n Go: New Years

All Day 12/26 - 1/3
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 26th and pick up a New Years-themed activity packet while supplies last.

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

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 26th and pick up a New Years-themed activity packet while supplies last.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Free Play @ Will

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

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

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

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

Free Play All Day @ Will!

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Toys, coloring, and fun with our big blue blocks for ages 0-8! No registration.

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

Toys, coloring, and fun with our big blue blocks for ages 0-8! No registration.

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
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

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 "Kids" group

Friday Fun Build with LEGO

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun and put it on display! Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us.

No registration is required.

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

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun and put it on display! Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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 Storytime Rug
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.

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

Science Plus Storytime @ Crestwood

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Science plus stories and songs, plus art, plus technology, plus engineering, plus weekly projects! Science plus FUN!

Families enjoy a traditional storytime, then work together on a project. Different themes every week.

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

Science plus stories and songs, plus art, plus technology, plus engineering, plus weekly projects! Science plus FUN!

Families enjoy a traditional storytime, then work together on a project. Different themes every week.

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

Legorama Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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 201 (2nd Floor)
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 "Kids" group

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

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

Play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

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

Game On! Board Games

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

It's all fun and games on Saturday!

Play one of our board games in our Children's Room.

Spend some of your Saturday afternoon with us.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

It's all fun and games on Saturday!

Play one of our board games in our Children's Room.

Spend some of your Saturday afternoon with us.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art for Kids: Paint and Relax with Enjoy Erica Art Studio

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Let your inner artist shine - and melt away stress! We're partnering with Enjoy Erica Art Studio for a relaxing workshop. Paint a masterpiece while unwinding with guided mediation to promote wellness and creativity!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine - and melt away stress! We're partnering with Enjoy Erica Art Studio for a relaxing workshop. Paint a masterpiece while unwinding with guided mediation to promote wellness and creativity!

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 "Kids" group

Chess and Learning for Kids

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

The Chess & Learning Program teaches critical thinking, focus, and decision-making through the game of chess. Each session blends gameplay with activities that connect strategy to real-life problem-solving.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

The Chess & Learning Program teaches critical thinking, focus, and decision-making through the game of chess. Each session blends gameplay with activities that connect strategy to real-life problem-solving.