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All YPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.

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Bach to Rock Musical Storytime!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Bach to Rock presents musical story time with our amazing staff! We bring you part of the Rock City experience at Bach to Rock, a musical story time where we get to sing, move, and dance along with our favorite musical stories!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Bach to Rock presents musical story time with our amazing staff! We bring you part of the Rock City experience at Bach to Rock, a musical story time where we get to sing, move, and dance along with our favorite musical stories!

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

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

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
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

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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 "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

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

Mercy University Health Education Outreach

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Will Upper Lobby at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

Saturday, February 14, 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

Science Plus Storytime @ Crestwood

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Science plus stories and songs, plus art, plus technology, plus engineering, plus weekly projects! Science plus FUN!

Families enjoy a traditional storytime, then work together on a project. Different themes every week.

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

Science plus stories and songs, plus art, plus technology, plus engineering, plus weekly projects! Science plus FUN!

Families enjoy a traditional storytime, then work together on a project. Different themes every week.

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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Legorama Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

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

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Growing pile of mending projects at home? Join us every 2nd + 3rd Saturday to work on them together.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Growing pile of mending projects at home? Join us every 2nd + 3rd Saturday to work on them together.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Chess and Learning for Kids

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

The Chess & Learning Program teaches critical thinking, focus, and decision-making through the game of chess. Each session blends gameplay with activities that connect strategy to real-life problem-solving.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

The Chess & Learning Program teaches critical thinking, focus, and decision-making through the game of chess. Each session blends gameplay with activities that connect strategy to real-life problem-solving.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404 (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sunday Story Surprise

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

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

Movies at Your Library: Springsteen - Deliver Me From Nowhere

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s.

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

Al-Anon

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

weekly meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

President's Day

All Day
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual

All Yonkers Public Libraries will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Riverfront Library, Will Library, Crestwood Library, Virtual
Description:

All Yonkers Public Libraries will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

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

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

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 "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 "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!

More Information

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Songbook Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

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 "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)