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Sensory Soirée

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Explore your senses with the new Sensory Cart! Try out our weighted plushes, fidget spinners and more sensory items in a relaxed environment. For kids and teens with sensory needs. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Explore your senses with the new Sensory Cart! Try out our weighted plushes, fidget spinners and more sensory items in a relaxed environment. For kids and teens with sensory needs. No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yonkers Historical Society

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

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

Destination College Workshop Series Workshop 4: Getting Involved (Extracurriculars & Leadership)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for the destination college series and learn about building a meaningful activity profile.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Join us for the destination college series and learn about building a meaningful activity profile.

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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Private Consultation with a Financial Planner

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Do you have any personal finance questions? Schedule a free 30-minute meeting with William Wu, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business
Event Details:

Do you have any personal finance questions? Schedule a free 30-minute meeting with William Wu, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation.

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

Rather Be Reading Book Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

For people who would rather be reading 90% of their day, join us fellow bookworms to discuss books from different genres.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Details:

For people who would rather be reading 90% of their day, join us fellow bookworms to discuss books from different genres.

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)

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

Riverfront Playtime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Enjoy some extra afternoon fun! We'll have The Cove stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available - including chalk.

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

Enjoy some extra afternoon fun! We'll have The Cove stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available - including chalk.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

More Information

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Riverfront Teen Gaming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Will Children's Homework Helper Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teenz' Zen Out with Zoe

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Crestwood Teen Corner at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens

Join Zoe for an hour of Zen activities afterschool.

Chat over snacks, play games and hang out in our teen room.
 

 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Teen Corner
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join Zoe for an hour of Zen activities afterschool.

Chat over snacks, play games and hang out in our teen room.
 

 

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

Zumba in the Library

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Ditch the workout and join the party! 
 

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! 
 

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Overeaters Anonymous

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Weekly Support Meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Weekly Support Meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Body/Mind Fitness with Helena

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Energize your body and prepare your mind to face challenges from the comfort of your home! Have fun practicing mindfulness and movement for a better body-mind connection. Join Helena as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Energize your body and prepare your mind to face challenges from the comfort of your home! Have fun practicing mindfulness and movement for a better body-mind connection. Join Helena as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Rhyme Time with Nancy

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

 

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.