This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Create Your Family Tree Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Will Computer Room at Will Library Program Type: Local History 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 Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Create Your Family Tree 2:00pm–3:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Computer Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Local History 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group The Fight For Lent's Hill Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Will Conference Room at Will Library Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Local historian and educator John M. McMenimon will examine several of the skirmishes that occurred between the Loyalist and Patriot forces in the CenTuck neighborhood of Yonkers. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Jan 21 2026 Wed The Fight For Lent's Hill 6:00pm–7:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Local History Registration Available Event Details: Local historian and educator John M. McMenimon will examine several of the skirmishes that occurred between the Loyalist and Patriot forces in the CenTuck neighborhood of Yonkers.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Create Your Family Tree Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Will Computer Room at Will Library Program Type: Genealogy, Local History 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 Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Create Your Family Tree 2:00pm–3:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Computer Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Genealogy, Local History 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Genealogy Research Workshop: African American Genealogy Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Genealogy, Local History Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Genealogy Research Workshop: African American Genealogy 3:00pm–5:00pm Riverfront Library Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Black History & Culture, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Genealogy, Local History Event Details: Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester. More Information 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Salem Witch Trials Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Will Computer Room at Will Library Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults In the year 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris were plagued with a mysterious and alarming illness. Soon, inhabitants of Salem Village were faced with their worst fear—confirmation that witches had arrived in Essex County. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu The Salem Witch Trials 2:00pm–3:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Computer Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Registration Available Event Details: In the year 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris were plagued with a mysterious and alarming illness. Soon, inhabitants of Salem Village were faced with their worst fear—confirmation that witches had arrived in Essex County.
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 Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 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 The Peekskill Riots Thursday, February 26, 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 Feb 26 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 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.
