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 "Everyone" group Art with Erica: Celebrating Women's History Month - The Art of Emily Carr. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Age Group: Everyone Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!Today's art is inspired by the artist Emily Carr.All you need are some acrylic paint or watercolors, paper, colored pencils, and some creativity. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Art with Erica: Celebrating Women's History Month - The Art of Emily Carr. 4:00pm–5:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!Today's art is inspired by the artist Emily Carr.All you need are some acrylic paint or watercolors, paper, colored pencils, and some creativity.
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.
