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Black History Month Jeopardy

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Teen Room (3rd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Test your knowledge of Black history.  Teens will be divided into teams of four to play jeopardy.  The winning team gets a pizza party with gaming for one hour (another day).  Register below.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Available
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black history.  Teens will be divided into teams of four to play jeopardy.  The winning team gets a pizza party with gaming for one hour (another day).  Register below.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "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.

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

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

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: Music Appreciation Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Want to discover new music? Love to DJ? Join Music Appreciation Club as we take turns playing songs we love. No need to bring a listening device. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Want to discover new music? Love to DJ? Join Music Appreciation Club as we take turns playing songs we love. No need to bring a listening device. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop RPG Gaming

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

"Join us for an afternoon game of imagination, storytelling, teamwork, and throwing many dice at our Tabletop RPG game night.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Available
Event Details:

"Join us for an afternoon game of imagination, storytelling, teamwork, and throwing many dice at our Tabletop RPG game night.

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

Crestwood Knitting Circle

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

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 "Kids" group

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Kids

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jazz Band Rehearsal

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Homework Helper Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, February 19, 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 55+" group

Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

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 "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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

Create Your Family Tree

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

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!

 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Available
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!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

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
Registration Available
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

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 "Kids" group

K-POP Demon Hunters Party @ Will!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

It's a K-Pop Demon Hunters Party! Crafts and snacks! Costumes & Karaoke! Recommended for children ages 4-12. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

It's a K-Pop Demon Hunters Party! Crafts and snacks! Costumes & Karaoke! Recommended for children ages 4-12. No registration.