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Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

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

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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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 "Kids" group

Kid Tech Gaming

3:45pm–4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, VR headsets, PS5, and more!

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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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–5:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

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Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am–11:45am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

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Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–5:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Winter Reading Sign-Up and Cocoa!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Winter Reading
Event Details:

Sign up for the Winter Reading program and enjoy a cup of cocoa! No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Get Started with Chess!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 11.

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kid Switch Gaming

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

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

Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

11:45am–2:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

More Information

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

Free Play All Day @ Will!

11:00am–3:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun with our big blue blocks for ages 0-8! No registration.

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

Saturday Movie Magic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and cozy movie day at the library! Perfect for kids of all ages, we’ll enjoy a family-friendly film together. Snacks provided, smiles guaranteed! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kid Tech Gaming

3:45pm–4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, VR headsets, PS5, and more!

More Information

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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–5:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.