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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 "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

This event is in the "Kids" group

Free Reading Screenings

10:00am–2:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Trained teachers from The Windward Institute will screen children grades K-3 on reading and language skills.

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Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Empire Safety Driving Program

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Driving Safety Course

Call John Symonds for registration (914) 305-0712

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
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Mercy University Health Education Outreach

10:00am–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

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

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 "Kids" group

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

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 "Everyone" group

A Musical Tribute To The Legends of Motown featuring Emilie Surtees

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance
Registration Available
Event Details:

Emilie Surtees and her band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and many more!  This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required.
 

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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

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

La Leche League of Yonkers Breastfeeding Support Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

La Leche League of Yonkers is an informal group offering breastfeeding information, encouragement and support from accredited La Leche League Leaders. Drop into one of our meetups, follow us on social media, or contact a local leader.

This event is in the "Adults" group

LaLeche League of Yonkers

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

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

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:

Movies at Your Library - Sundays at 2pm 

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

Qi Gong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

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
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Reference area computers (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Registration Available
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 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!