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

Movies at Your Library: Green Book - Rated PG-13

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: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mid-Winter Break Art Camp

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Art Inspires Wellness supports art enrichment for students outside the classroom. 

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

Yonkers Public Library's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

Parents must stay

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

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: Nuremberg

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:

As the Nuremberg trials are set to begin, a U.S. Army psychiatrist gets locked in a dramatic psychological showdown with accused Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring.

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 Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

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 "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

Concerts in Motion: Meditative Mondays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Memories on Monday

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

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

Knit & Sip

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

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

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

Diamond Painting Coasters

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

In Celebration of Black History Month, join us to relieve stress and brighten your mood by painting beautiful drink coasters to be used as decorations for your celebrations.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

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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

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

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, STEM & Technology
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 "Everyone" group

Read to Cooper @ Crestwood Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to Read with Cooper! Celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens.

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced.