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QUEER VISIONS Art Exhibit

All Day 1/24–4/24
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Gallery Exhibit (4th Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Queer Visions highlights works of art that portray the multidimensionality of queer and trans lives.

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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 "Kids" group

Black History Month Activity Station

All Day 2/1–2/28
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Event Details:

Check out our Black History Month Activity Station when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!

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

Black History Month Coloring Station

All Day 2/1–2/28
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Visit the main desk on the Children's Floor at Riverfront Library for Black History Month themed coloring! Want your masterpiece put on display? Ask a librarian - we'll add it to our art wall.

Materials available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Grab 'n Go: Beanstack Bingo

All Day 2/17–3/9
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Winter Reading
Event Details:

Participate in our YPL Winter Reading Warm Up Challenge by playing our Winter Reading Bingo using this easy to use printed Bingo Card. Online version is available through the Beanstack App.

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

AARP Tax Preparation

9:30am–2:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 3 - April 15, 2026.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mercy University - School of Nursing Outreach table

9:30am–5:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you looking for information about your health or guidance on managing a chronic condition?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art with Erica: Celebrating Lunar New Year - The Year of the Horse

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Celebrate Lunar New Year, the year of the Fire Horse with us!

Join artist Erica Soto in person at Crestwood Library to create some art.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Chinese Bilingual

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

Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

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.

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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 "Teens" group

Black History Month Jeopardy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Available
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black history.  Teens will be divided into teams of four to play jeopardy.  The winning team gets a pizza party with gaming for one hour (another day).  Register below.

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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 "Kids" group

Puzzle Palooza! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 "Everyone" group

SINNERS

2:00pm–4:15pm
Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil (vampirism) is waiting to welcome them back.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Alma Thomas Art Afternoon

2:15pm–3:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Join to make art pieces inspired by Alma Thomas! We'll mimic her iconic stripes using colorful stickers during this afternoon of creativity. Materials available while supplies last.

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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

Cinema Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon @ Crestwood

2:30pm–4:45pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of arts & crafts.

We supply the materials, you bring your creativity and we will have some fun!

 

 

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

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: Music Appreciation Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Want to discover new music? Love to DJ? Join Music Appreciation Club as we take turns playing songs we love. No need to bring a listening device. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop RPG Gaming

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Available
Event Details:

"Join us for an afternoon game of imagination, storytelling, teamwork, and throwing many dice at our Tabletop RPG game night.

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

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

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
Event Details:

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

More Information

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

International Friendship Day

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Vicarious visit friends all over the world. Color your favorite celebrations in that country.

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

International Friendship Day

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come learn about customs and celebrations all over the world!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Youth Series Wednesdays

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come hear and encourage young musicians from all over New York City as they perform in this youth concert series.