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Across Imaginary Boundaries

09/07/2023 @ 10:00am - 01/18/2024 @ 8:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Within the bounty and beauty of the many cultures of the Caribbean, is a shared history plagued in colonization and oppression across geographies. What does it mean to explore identity and place within the foregrounding of this cultural backdrop and ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

December Movies at Your Library: Elf PG

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Elf PG Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. ...

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.

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

Letters to Santa

All Day 12/4 - 12/15
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Visit the children's room to write and send a letter to Santa using our special mailbox!  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 is an English and Spanish bilin...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mixed Media Mondays

10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
This class is only online via Zoom.   Every Monday we will explore Gel Printmaking and a variety of projects. On Monday, Dec. 4 we'll be printmaking on our gel plate using stencils and stamps. I'll also be demonstrating how to make y...
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
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
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. ...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

3:30pm - 6:00pm
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. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Learn to Draw

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Grab some pens and paper! Come and learn how to draw face portraits. ...

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Wonderland at Riverfront

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate YPL's annual tree lighting with our special guests from the North Pole.  Please join us for caroling, hot cocoa, and much more! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided. Relax, socialize and connect wi...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, ,
Event Details:
Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant places and times!...
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mickey Mouse March and Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
We're celebrating Walt Disney's birthday! Come make a paper Mickey Ear hat, then join us as we parade around the children's room at 2:55 PM. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. ...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

After School Cartoons

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Relax after school! Join us to watch some cartoons in our Sensory Room. For children 8 and under, parents must remain in the Children's Room for the duration of the program. ...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tween Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:
Tweens enjoy playing PS 5, Switch, XBOX One, and VR. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Entrepreneurship

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Please note:  The first and last session will be in-person in Tech Central.  A zoom link will be given for the virtual sessions on the first day of the series. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

International Ninja Day movie

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Celebrate International Ninja Day with us by watching the 1990 classic movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!  ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:
Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies. ...
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Babies and Books

11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, Storytime,
Event Details:
Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required....
This event is in the "Kids" group.

America Reads

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:
Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. 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.

Kids Create

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Drop in after school every Wednesday for some crafting fun!  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Creating an Art Journal

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
This class is only online via Zoom.   Weekly event Beginning October 11 4:00 to 5:00 pm Virtual Workshop Invite Link https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/83373477460  Join me every Wednesday as I take you through the steps of...
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Hanukkah Grab and Go

All Day 12/7 - 12/15
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Stop by the Children's Department and pick up a Hanukkah craft. While supplies last. ...
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music by Zev

11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years. Music by Zev is an eclectic mix of music, instruments, dance and stories woven together to ...