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Rotary Club of the Hudson Valley Presents: ICE and You - Do's and Don'ts

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Rotary Club of the Hudson Valley presents an informative and interactive workshop from Attorney at law Mayo Bartlett, Esq., who will educate participants on their rights and obligations during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) interactions

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Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 7, 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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Groundbreaking Black Comedians

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Godfrey Cambridge, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, and Eddie Murphy!

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Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, February 14, 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 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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Keep Crestwood Cozy: DIY Energy Kit Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Environment & Ecology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on FREE DIY Energy Savings Workshop!

Whether you rent or own your home, learn simple ways to save money and energy!

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Seed Starting: A Basic Guide to Success

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Seed starting is easy, fun, and growing in popularity.

Are Invasive Plants Really Bad For Birds?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Vast amounts of conservation resources are annually allocated to invasive plant removal, with the goal of improving habitat quality for wildlife.

Garden Season Kick-Off: Seeds and Soil

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

As we slowly escape the snow and frigid temperatures, it's time to prepare the working elements of a fruitful garden. Soil! Be prepared to get your hands dirty planting some of the seeds we harvested at Crestwood Library raised beds.