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Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
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 If you dial in by phone, call 1-929-205-6099 you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID ...

Honor Flight: Salute to Veterans Card Making Party

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join us to create cards and letters for our nation's veterans in appreciation of their service through Honor Flight Network. America's veterans travel to Washington D.C., free of charge to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sa...

Tech Drop In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
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. Keep in mind, this is not a class and patrons shou...

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:
After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm. Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session. ...

YA Book Buzz: A Book Club for Adults Who Read Young Adult Books -This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
This event is a registered program. You must register to participate. Adults Who Read Young Adult Books - A Book Club Just for YOU! Come with your dinner and discuss books you read this past month and hear about what others read. This month ...

Comic Book Day Grab 'n Go

All Day
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Come to Crestwood Library in your Comic Book Character gear. Learn how to use ComicsPlus* and check out some Comics and Graphic Novels! Pick up a grab 'n go to create your own comic book. *Comics Plus offers online digital graphic novels and...

Free Comic Book Day 2024

All Day
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:
We are very excited to be a Free Comic Book Day giveaway site on May 4, 2024! We’ll be celebrating all day in the Riverfront Children's Department. Join us for free all-ages comics, available while supplies last. ...

Star Wars Day Grab 'n Go

All Day
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Come to Crestwood Library in your Star Wars gear. Enter our Star Wars Raffle and check out some Star Wars Books! Pick up a grab 'n go to celebrate Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you! ...

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Dr. Heptulla

9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Dr. Rubina Heptulla. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/86795066414?pwd=dsoHkfcEGAhFw97MtBFc0J7ITgnxxp.1 Meeting ID: 867 9506 6414 Passcode: 571420...

Figurative Wire Sculptures

10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
All ages can enjoy learning how to use wire and tools to create a life-like figure. All materials will be provided in honor of the Yonkers Arts Weekend. This event is a part of Yonkers Arts Weekend. Learn more at yonkersartsweekend.com. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Parents must stay

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

Friends of YPL Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Mini Book Sale ...

Crestwood Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!: Sing-a-long with Tati Sabrina

10:30am - 11:00am
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Special guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings! In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration. ...

Cinco de Mayo

11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a craft. Learn about the Mexican holiday! ...

CAPE: Community Adventure Play Experience

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
The Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College provides children opportunities to create their own play experiences out of recycled and found materials through Community Adventure Play Experiences, or CAPE. CAPEs are created by children us...

Legorama Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
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. ...

Library Jazz Band

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Music & Dance
Event Details:
The Library Jazz Band is performing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. This performance is a part of Yonkers Arts ...

Talk Finances with an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.   ...

Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED ...

Flower Arrangement & Poetry Letter Station

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Event Details:
This program is part of Yonkers Arts Weekend, which is sponsored by the City of Yonkers in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Learn more at yonkersartsweekend.com. ...

Be a Hero! Superhero Picture Frame Craft

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
May 4th is Free Comic Book Day! As part of our celebration, we're taking hero-themed pictures and decorating photo frames to go with them. While youre here, don't forget to pick up a free comic! Materials available while supplies last. ...

Brain Games! A Light, Fun Mental Workout

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
How do we stay mentally fit? In a world that seems to ask us to use our brains a little less every day, how can we improve our creativity, our memory, and our critical thinking? Join Teymour Shahabi for a light fun mental workout focused on group gam...

Cinco de Mayo with Zafiro

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration. ...

Big Hero 6 (AAPI & Animated Children's Films)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonists. Join us as we watch Hiro, Lilo, Raya, and Mulan become the heroes t...