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Cartoon and Coloring: Hanukkah

3:15pm–4:30pm
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:

Happy Hanukkah! As the holiday comes to a close, we're celebrating with some fun shows and coloring. Join us to watch Clifford, Elena of Avalor, and Blue learn about the history and traditions of Hanukkah with their friends!

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Science Plus Storytime @ Crestwood

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Science plus stories and songs, plus art, plus technology, plus engineering, plus weekly projects! Science plus FUN!

Families enjoy a traditional storytime, then work together on a project. Different themes every week.

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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 "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

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 "Everyone" group

Baxter Karate School

12:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Karate Demonstration

 

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

Countdown to the New Year: Vision Boards with Aureo Pinto Jr.

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

Happy Holidays! Be well and stay well!

Give yourself the gift of getting what you want. Wondering how to turn your financial dreams into reality? 

Want to manifest your goals? 

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

The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay

1:00pm–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: Black History & Culture, Storytime
Event Details:

The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.

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

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Growing pile of mending projects at home? Join us every 2nd + 3rd Saturday to work on them together.

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

Sew Amazing: Pan Handle Cover

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine.  Our classes will focus on sustainability.  We will repurpose unused materials to create a pan handle cover. Register below.

 

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Acknowledgment: Con Edison

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This program is made possible through generous support from Con Edison.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chess and Learning for Kids

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

The Chess & Learning Program teaches critical thinking, focus, and decision-making through the game of chess. Each session blends gameplay with activities that connect strategy to real-life problem-solving.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404 (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sunday Story Surprise

12:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

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

Movies at Your Library: Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale (PG)

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble.

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

Al-Anon

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Holiday Hygge: Cozy @ Crestwood Library

All Day 12/22–1/3
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Hygge comes from the Danish language and means a "quality of coziness and contentment." During these holidays and the new winter days ahead, Crestwood offers that feeling of cozy contentment.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

9:00am–10:00am
Teens
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Free Play @ Will

10:00am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Mahjong Meetup

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Available
Event Details:

If you know the basics of Mahjong, you are welcome to join us for a weekly meetup. Register below.

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

Holiday Blood Drive at Riverfront

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: 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. 


In the spirit of the season, please plan to donate at the Riverfront Library in downtown Yonkers during our 2025 Holiday Blood Drive.

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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.