All YPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day.

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The Peekskill Riots

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
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.

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History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.

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Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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

The cover of All That She Carried by Tiya Miles.

History Lovers Book Club: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead this month’s history book club discussion.

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The Peekskill Riots

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
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.

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Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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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The Little Mermaid (2023, PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

1:00pm–3:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of 2023's live action The Little Mermaid.

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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.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

1:00pm–3:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

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.

The Princess and the Frog (G) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series

1:00pm–3:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

We're celebrating Black History Month! Join us in The Cove for a showing of The Princess and the Frog.

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.