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 Is There A Patriot In Your Tree? Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library Program Type: Genealogy, Local History, Revolutionary Era Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Is There a Patriot in Your Tree? is a welcoming workshop led by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution to help you explore your roots and see how your family's history connects t Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Is There A Patriot In Your Tree? 6:00pm–7:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Senator Flynn Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Genealogy, Local History, Revolutionary Era Registration Available Event Details: Is There a Patriot in Your Tree? is a welcoming workshop led by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution to help you explore your roots and see how your family's history connects t
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 "Everyone" group History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History Age Group: Everyone Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department. Open Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 19 2026 Thu History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department 6:00pm–7:30pm Riverfront Library Open Library Branch: Riverfront Library Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History Registration Available Event Details: Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Reconstruction of Heritage Clothing 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 Aruba, 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 Register Now Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Reconstruction of Heritage Clothing 1:00pm–4:00pm Will Library Open Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Senator Flynn Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Genealogy, Local History Registration Available Event Details: Christel Aruba, 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 "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 American Revolution in Westchester County: 1775-1783 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Will Conference Room at Will Library Program Type: Local History, Revolutionary Era Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Walt Johanson, historian and Navy veteran, will describe the political climate of Westchester County during the American Revolution and military engagements during the conflict both on land and at sea. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults 55+" group Mar 18 2026 Wed The American Revolution in Westchester County: 1775-1783 6:00pm–7:00pm Will Library Library Branch: Will Library Room: Will Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+ Program Type: Local History, Revolutionary Era Event Details: Walt Johanson, historian and Navy veteran, will describe the political climate of Westchester County during the American Revolution and military engagements during the conflict both on land and at sea.
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.
