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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Babies and Books

11:00am–11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Cozy Up With Cooper

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready to meet you!

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

Welcome Spring

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come celebrate Spring and make a craft.

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

3:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

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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

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm–4:45pm
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Intro to Microsoft Excel Part I & II

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

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

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Spring Blood Drive at Riverfront

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium Tapestry Area - Exhbition Space (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Blood Drive

Donating blood is a great way to help our neighbors in need, including people who have been in accidents or are undergoing surgery. 


The New York Blood Center has declared a "blood emergency" following a significant decline in donations in recent years. 

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No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

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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 "Everyone" group

City of Yonkers - Department of Planning and Development

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

CDBG AND ESG Grant Application Workshop  

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

3:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

More Information

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Riverfront Teen Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

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 "Everyone" group

Mercy University - School of Nursing Outreach table

9:30am–5:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you looking for information about your health or guidance on managing a chronic condition?

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

YPS Parenting Workshop (HOLD)

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Adults
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

YPS has asked to reserve this space for a family/parent workshop.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Father Goose Stories

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

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Tech Help

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Click here to make a 20 minute appointment. You may also visit the 3rd floor Reference Desk or call (914) 375-7966 for an appointment.

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

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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

AYUDA con la TECNOLOGIA en Español

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

AYUDA con la TECNOLOGIA en Español

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cartoon and Coloring: Puffin Rock and the New Friends

3:15pm–4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

We're celebrating Irish American Heritage Month with a movie! All sorts of animal friends live on Puffin Rock, an island on the coast of Ireland. When the last puffin egg of the season disappears, they'll all have to work together to find it.

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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

Legorama Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Yonkers Writing Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

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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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.