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QUEER VISIONS Art Exhibit

All Day 1/24 - 4/24
Riverfront Gallery Exhibit (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Everyone

Queer Visions highlights works of art that portray the multidimensionality of queer and trans lives.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit (4th Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Queer Visions highlights works of art that portray the multidimensionality of queer and trans lives.

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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

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

Black History Month Coloring Station

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Visit the main desk on the Children's Floor at Riverfront Library for Black History Month themed coloring! Want your masterpiece put on display? Ask a librarian - we'll add it to our art wall.

Materials available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Visit the main desk on the Children's Floor at Riverfront Library for Black History Month themed coloring! Want your masterpiece put on display? Ask a librarian - we'll add it to our art wall.

Materials available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Classic Movie Monday – Sabrina (1954)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Classic Movie Mondays:

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

This week: Billy Wilder's charming romantic comedy, Sabrina (1954), starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden.

 

 

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Classic Movie Mondays

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

This week: Billy Wilder's charming romantic comedy, Sabrina (1954), starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden.

 

 

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No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Come join us Tuesdays afternoons to watch these movies honoring Black History Month.

February 3: American Fiction (R)

February 17: The Color Purple (PG13)

February 24: King Richard (PG13)

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come join us Tuesdays afternoons to watch these movies honoring Black History Month.

February 3: American Fiction (R)

February 17: The Color Purple (PG13)

February 24: King Richard (PG13)

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

Presidents Day Celebration

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

Come celebrate the presidents of the United States! Color your favorite presidents picture. Hear about the presidents throughout history.

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

Come celebrate the presidents of the United States! Color your favorite presidents picture. Hear about the presidents throughout history.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

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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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Groundbreaking Black Comedians

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Godfrey Cambridge, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, and Eddie Murphy!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Godfrey Cambridge, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, and Eddie Murphy!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

More Information

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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Come join us Tuesdays afternoons to watch these movies honoring Black History Month.

February 3: American Fiction (R)

February 17: The Color Purple (PG13)

February 24: King Richard (PG13)

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come join us Tuesdays afternoons to watch these movies honoring Black History Month.

February 3: American Fiction (R)

February 17: The Color Purple (PG13)

February 24: King Richard (PG13)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Travel Without Jetlag: London, England

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Experience the heart of London, one iconic step at a time!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

Experience the heart of London, one iconic step at a time!

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.

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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Cinema Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Sea Turtles & Coral Reef Art Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Art Inspires Wellness supports visual art enrichment in communities through innovative, engaging instruction via problem based learning art projects.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Art Inspires Wellness supports visual art enrichment in communities through innovative, engaging instruction via problem based learning art projects.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Thursday, February 19, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Black History Month: Revelators Dance Troupe!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Join the Revelators Dance Troupe for a special show celebrating Black History Month! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture
Event Details:

Join the Revelators Dance Troupe for a special show celebrating Black History Month! No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Friday, February 20, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

More Information

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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
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, Crafts & DIY
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.