This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Black LGBTQ+ History: From 1926 to 2026 Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Will Conference Room at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture Age Group: Teens, Adults This event will explore topics such as the Stonewall Riots, ballroom culture, and other key moments in Black LGBTQ+ history, while providing participants with educational materials and resources. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Black LGBTQ+ History: From 1926 to 2026 2:30pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Black History & Culture Registration Available Event Details: This event will explore topics such as the Stonewall Riots, ballroom culture, and other key moments in Black LGBTQ+ history, while providing participants with educational materials and resources.
This event is in the "Everyone" group A Musical Tribute To The Legends of Motown featuring Emilie Surtees Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance Age Group: Everyone Emilie Surtees and her band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and many more! This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 28 2026 Sat A Musical Tribute To The Legends of Motown featuring Emilie Surtees 3:00pm–4:00pm Riverfront Library Open Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance Registration Available Event Details: Emilie Surtees and her band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and many more! This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots Thursday, March 5, 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 Mar 5 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 This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots Thursday, March 12, 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 Mar 12 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 This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Peekskill Riots Thursday, March 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 Mar 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Kent Washington made history by becoming the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. In this lecture, Washington will talk about becoming the first Black American to play professionally in the Polish top league. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland 6:00pm–7:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Senator Flynn Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History Registration Available Event Details: Kent Washington made history by becoming the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. In this lecture, Washington will talk about becoming the first Black American to play professionally in the Polish top league.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Unhired Hands Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Local History Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ David Mills will do a poetry reading from his latest work Unhired Hands. This work tells the story of enslaved people in the American colonies. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Unhired Hands 6:00pm–7:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Senator Flynn Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Local History Registration Available Event Details: David Mills will do a poetry reading from his latest work Unhired Hands. This work tells the story of enslaved people in the American colonies. 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.
