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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:
Riverfront Art Gallery
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: Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

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

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Mexican Consulate - Consulado General de Mexico en Nueva York

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

Six kids around a person reading a story

Terrific Toddler Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

People seated at computers in classroom setting

Learn to Type

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

Lauren and Peyton sitting holding books and teddy bears

A Bear and A Book

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children in PreK-3 through 2nd Grade are invited to participate in this fun Bear & A Book Program. Come hear Peyton and Lauren read a book to their own bears, Candy Bear &am...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Children in PreK-3 through 2nd Grade are invited to participate in this fun Bear & A Book Program.

Come hear Peyton and Lauren read a book to their own bears, Candy Bear & Sprinkles.

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.

two people in front of screens playing games

Riverfront Teen Gaming Thursdays

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

Hand with pencil filling in answer key

Tap Out

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for Tap Out where parents help parents navigate their child's needs when it comes to completing homework.

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

Join us for Tap Out where parents help parents navigate their child's needs when it comes to completing homework.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

A black Nintendo Switch console sits on its dock. The red and blue controllers are in a the black handheld mode adapter in front of the dock.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian in Room 201! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too. For children 8 and under, parents mu...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian in Room 201! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

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.

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Mexican Consulate - Consulado General de Mexico en Nueva York

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

Six kids around a person reading a story

Father Goose Stories

Friday, May 17, 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 17, 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.

Children play with big blue blocks

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, May 17, 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.

Clip art with open book, pencil, and backpack

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Friday, May 17, 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.

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Mexican Consulate - Consulado General de Mexico en Nueva York

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Mexican Consulate

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City of Yonkers- Mayor's Women's Advisory Board

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Women's Summit 

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Women's Summit 

paint brushes on canvas in many colors

Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation Craft

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate this spring's Astronomy Day with us! We're learning the shapes of some real constellations and making up our own with an awesome glowing craft. Materials available while ...

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

Celebrate this spring's Astronomy Day with us! We're learning the shapes of some real constellations and making up our own with an awesome glowing craft. Materials available while supplies last.

Man next to woman who is shaking hands with a woman across the table

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 18, 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: 8
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.  

cemetery

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Walking Tour

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn about author Washington Irving and other local historical figures on this one-hour walking tour! Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the hilly terrain. The tour ...

Waitlist
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about author Washington Irving and other local historical figures on this one-hour walking tour! Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the hilly terrain. The tour will be held rain or shine.

a family plays a board game together

Family Board Games

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

With over 60 games to choose from, you're sure to find something you'll love to play with your family and friends. We've added more games for young children to our collection too, ...

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

With over 60 games to choose from, you're sure to find something you'll love to play with your family and friends. We've added more games for young children to our collection too, so even toddlers can join in the fun!

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.

old film projector on table

Raya and the Last Dragon (AAPI & Animated Children's Films)

Saturday, May 18, 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.

Adults in a group talking

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQues...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

Six kids around a person reading a story

Little People, Big Feelings: Bilingual Storytime and Chat with Que Paso Latinx

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Come join us for a special bilingual storytime with our friends from Que Paso Latinx! Sandra Moncada (LMSW MHCP) will read books that teach young children about different emotions,...

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

Come join us for a special bilingual storytime with our friends from Que Paso Latinx! Sandra Moncada (LMSW MHCP) will read books that teach young children about different emotions, as well as how to tell which emotion they are feeling.

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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Maker Mondays for Seniors: Diamond Painting Bookmarks

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Enjoy the relaxing art of Diamond Painting. Please register below.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Enjoy the relaxing art of Diamond Painting. Please register below.

Adults in a group talking

Local History drop-in

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer. We can show you additional resou...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Genealogy, Local History
Event Details:

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer. We can show you additional resources for your research, and help you find what you need.