This event is in the "Kids" group Black History Month Activity Station All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Will Children's Activity Station at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Kids Check out our Black History Month Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Black History Month Activity Station All Day 2/1–2/28 Will Library Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Children's Activity Station Age Group: Kids Program Type: Black History & Culture Event Details: Check out our Black History Month Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!
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. View Details This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Black History Month Coloring Station All Day 2/1–2/28 Riverfront Library 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 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) View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film 2:30pm–4:30pm Will Library 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 "Everyone" group Art with Erica: Celebrate Black History Month Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Everyone Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!Today's art is inspired by Black History Month.All you need are some acrylic paint or watercolors, paper, colored pencils, and some creativity. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Art with Erica: Celebrate Black History Month 4:00pm–5:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!Today's art is inspired by Black History Month.All you need are some acrylic paint or watercolors, paper, colored pencils, and some creativity.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Black History Movies at Your Library: Living Single & Fresh Prince of Bel Air Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Living Single and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Black History Movies at Your Library: Living Single & Fresh Prince of Bel Air 2:00pm–4:30pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Event Details: Living Single and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
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 Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Groundbreaking Black Comedians 11:00am–12:00pm Will Library Open 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 Black History Movies at Your Library: The Proud Family & The Jeffersons Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ The Proud Family and The Jeffersons View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Black History Movies at Your Library: The Proud Family & The Jeffersons 2:00pm–4:30pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Event Details: The Proud Family and The Jeffersons
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) View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film 2:30pm–4:30pm Will Library 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy 101: How to Trace Your Roots Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Will Conference Room at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Teens, Adults In this workshop, participants will learn how to begin researching their ancestors. Presented by Dennis Richmond Jr, author of "He Spoke At My School". Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Genealogy 101: How to Trace Your Roots 12:00pm–1:30pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Black History & Culture Registration Available Event Details: In this workshop, participants will learn how to begin researching their ancestors. Presented by Dennis Richmond Jr, author of "He Spoke At My School".
This event is in the "Everyone" group SINNERS Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm Will Auditorium at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion Age Group: Everyone Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil (vampirism) is waiting to welcome them back. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 18 2026 Wed SINNERS 2:00pm–4:15pm Will Library Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Auditorium Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion Event Details: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil (vampirism) is waiting to welcome them back.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Will Auditorium at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 19 2026 Thu The Peekskill Riots 2:30pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Registration Available Event Details: On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
This event is in the "Everyone" group The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Everyone You are invited to join The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay as we celebrate Black History month through the powerful art of Storytelling View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 19 2026 Thu The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay 3:00pm–4:00pm Crestwood Library Library Branch: Crestwood Library Room: Crestwood Children's Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture Event Details: You are invited to join The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay as we celebrate Black History month through the powerful art of Storytelling 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History Age Group: Everyone Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 19 2026 Thu History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department 6:00pm–7:30pm Riverfront Library Open Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History Registration Available Event Details: Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth. View Details This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 20 2026 Fri The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay 2:00pm–3:00pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Black History & Culture Event Details: The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.
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. View Details 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Black History Month: Revelators Dance Troupe! 3:00pm–4:00pm Will Library 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 "Everyone" group Check Out What's Cooking for Black History Month! Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Everyone Join Yonkers native Chef B for delicious culinary delights. He will share tasty recipes and stories from his 25 years of experience in the world of cooking. Please register Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Check Out What's Cooking for Black History Month! 1:00pm–4:00pm Riverfront Library Open Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture Registration Available Event Details: Join Yonkers native Chef B for delicious culinary delights. He will share tasty recipes and stories from his 25 years of experience in the world of cooking. Please register
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Black History Movies at Your Library: Green Book - Rated PG-13 Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Black History Movies at Your Library: Green Book - Rated PG-13 2:00pm–4:30pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion Event Details: A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The History of the Green Book Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone We will be discussing the history of the Green Book (motorist handbook) and it's impact on the Black community. Speakers will present their personal experiences and analyze the "Green Book" movie. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 22 2026 Sun The History of the Green Book 2:00pm–4:30pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture Event Details: We will be discussing the history of the Green Book (motorist handbook) and it's impact on the Black community. Speakers will present their personal experiences and analyze the "Green Book" movie.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Diamond Painting Coasters Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Will Teen Area at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Teens, Adults In Celebration of Black History Month, join us to relieve stress and brighten your mood by painting beautiful drink coasters to be used as decorations for your celebrations. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Diamond Painting Coasters 2:30pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Teen Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: In Celebration of Black History Month, join us to relieve stress and brighten your mood by painting beautiful drink coasters to be used as decorations for your celebrations.
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 24, 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) View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Power & Popcorn: Celebrating Black History Month through Film 2:30pm–4:30pm Will Library 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group History Lovers Book Club: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead this month’s history book club discussion. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 25 2026 Wed History Lovers Book Club: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles 11:30am–12:30pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Event Details: Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead this month’s history book club discussion.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Mystery/Thriller Book Club: The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Will Conference Room at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Mystery/Thriller Book Club: The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher 2:30pm–3:30pm Will Library Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Event Details: Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Will Auditorium at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 26 2026 Thu The Peekskill Riots 2:30pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Registration Available Event Details: On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
This event is in the "Adults" group Forever YA Book Club: Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Forever Young Adult is a group for YA fans who are a little less "Y" and a bit more "A." Whether you're a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual "To Read" list, all are welcome! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Forever YA Book Club: Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors Event Details: Forever Young Adult is a group for YA fans who are a little less "Y" and a bit more "A." Whether you're a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual "To Read" list, all are welcome!
