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Storytime @ WILL!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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, February 17, 2026 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

The Little Mermaid (2023, PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of 2023's live action The Little Mermaid.

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

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of 2023's live action The Little Mermaid.

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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.

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Lunar New Year Crafternoon @ Will!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids

Welcome the Year of the Horse with crafts and coloring! No registration.

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

Welcome the Year of the Horse with crafts and coloring! No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

3D Printed Crafting: Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids

Happy Lunar New Year! Join us to celebrate the year of the horse with a fun 3D printed craft. We'll be designing beaded necklaces with 3D printed charms! Materials available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Happy Lunar New Year! Join us to celebrate the year of the horse with a fun 3D printed craft. We'll be designing beaded necklaces with 3D printed charms! Materials available while supplies last.

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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.

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Art Inspires Wellness supports art enrichment for students outside the classroom. 

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Art Inspires Wellness supports art enrichment for students outside the classroom. 

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

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

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Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Rhyme Time with Nancy

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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, February 18, 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.

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, February 18, 2026 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

Sing, Sign, and Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism.

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

Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Bilingual Storytime! @Will

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
En Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

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

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Indoor Recess

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch.

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

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch.

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Acknowledgment: Westchester County Board of Legislators

This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.

Seal: "County Board of Legislators - Westchester County, NY - County Organized 1683"

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

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

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

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

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

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Children's Room 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 Room
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

Alma Thomas Art Afternoon

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Join to make art pieces inspired by Alma Thomas! We'll mimic her iconic stripes using colorful stickers during this afternoon of creativity. Materials available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Join to make art pieces inspired by Alma Thomas! We'll mimic her iconic stripes using colorful stickers during this afternoon of creativity. Materials available while supplies last.

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

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Art Inspires Wellness supports art enrichment for students outside the classroom. 

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Art Inspires Wellness supports art enrichment for students outside the classroom. 

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

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

International Friendship Day

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Vicarious visit friends all over the world. Color your favorite celebrations in that country.

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

Vicarious visit friends all over the world. Color your favorite celebrations in that country.

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

International Friendship Day

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Come learn about customs and celebrations all over the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come learn about customs and celebrations all over the world!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Kids

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Homework Helper Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

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

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.