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Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

Friday, February 20, 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

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.

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

Computación Básica

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora en español.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora en español.

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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.

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

Tech Drop In

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Coretta Scott King Book Award Celebration

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Books & Authors, Community Engagement, Winter Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate Coretta Scott Book Award Winning Books with us.

Log your books or sign up for Winter Reading with us.

Light refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors, Community Engagement, Winter Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Coretta Scott Book Award Winning Books with us.

Log your books or sign up for Winter Reading with us.

Light refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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 "Everyone" group

Creation Station: Happy Hearts Month

All Day
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone

Create something and give it to someone and make someone's heart happy this month.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

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

Create something and give it to someone and make someone's heart happy this month.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
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Mercy University Health Education Outreach

Saturday, February 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

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

Legorama Club

Saturday, February 21, 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

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Free and open to public

It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

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

History With Grit Workshop Brings John Edward Bruce to Life Through Heritage Costume Design

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Christel Araujo, a professor of Fashion Technology from WCC, will talk about methods used to create period-accurate garments and and how costume elements are engineered for authenticity.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Local History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Christel Araujo, a professor of Fashion Technology from WCC, will talk about methods used to create period-accurate garments and and how costume elements are engineered for authenticity.

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 21, 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

Lego Club! @Will

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Build something with the Library's legos and put it on display! No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something with the Library's legos and put it on display! No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chess and Learning for Kids

Saturday, February 21, 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 21, 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 "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.

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 "Everyone" group

Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the 40th birthday of Legend of Zelda with us.

Join us for puzzles, games, crafts and more!

Log your books or sign up for Winter Reading.

Light refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Celebrate the 40th birthday of Legend of Zelda with us.

Join us for puzzles, games, crafts and more!

Log your books or sign up for Winter Reading.

Light refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
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, Crafts & DIY
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 "Everyone" group

Creation Station: Happy Hearts Month

All Day
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone

Create something and give it to someone and make someone's heart happy this month.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

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

Create something and give it to someone and make someone's heart happy this month.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sunday Story Surprise

Sunday, February 22, 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.