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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Bee & Butterfly Basecamp
All Day
5/1–5/31
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Nature & Gardening
Event Details:
Check out our Bee & Butterfly Basecamp when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game! Available all month long in the Children's Room!
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
AAPI Heritage Month Coloring Station
All Day
5/2–5/31
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Visit the main desk on the Children's Floor for Asian American & Pacific Islander themed coloring featuring famous people and characters! Want to share what you've created? A librarian can add it to our art wall - just ask!
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Science Plus Storytime @ Crestwood
10:30am–11:00am
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.
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
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.
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Storytime with Mr. Ralph
11:00am–11:45am
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!
More Information
Parents must stay
Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
15
2026
Fri
Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground
11:45am–1:00pm
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
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Legorama Club
12:00pm–1:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
16
2026
Sat
YONKERS ARTS WEEKEND: Art Cart @ Will!
1:30pm–3:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Yonkers Arts Weekend
Event Details:
Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend and get crafty with our art supplies! Pastels, paints, and more! No registration. In collaboration with Yonkers Arts.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Chess and Learning for Kids
2:00pm–4:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Homework Helper @ Crestwood
3:15pm–5:00pm
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.
More Information
Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Kid Tech Gaming
3:45pm–4:45pm
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!
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Homework Helper @ Crestwood
3:15pm–5:00pm
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.
More Information
Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Armed Forces Day
3:30pm–4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Celebrate The Armed Forces and their contributions to America!
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Reading Helper
3:30pm–6:30pm
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:
Former Elementary teacher, Eileen, helps children read.
More Information
Parents must stay
Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
15
2026
Fri
Dog Man Pizza Party!
3:15pm–4:45pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
It's National Pizza Party Day! To celebrate, we're pairing free pizza with a showing of Dog Man (PG). Food is limited - first come, first served. Materials available while supplies last.
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Homework Helper @ Riverfront
4:00pm–5:45pm
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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Homework Helper @ Will
4:00pm–6:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Get Started with Chess!
4:00pm–4:45pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Homework Helper @ Riverfront
4:00pm–5:45pm
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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Homework Helper @ Will
4:00pm–6:00pm
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Homework Helper @ Crestwood
4:45pm–6:00pm
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.
More Information
Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Read to Cooper at Riverfront
4:00pm–4:45pm
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Homework Helper @ Riverfront
4:00pm–6:00pm
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:
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Homework Helper @ Will
4:00pm–6:00pm
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) - AAPI Onscreen Family Film Series
4:00pm–6:00pm
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:
Join us to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage month! On this date, visit The Cove for a showing of Raya and the Last Dragon.
More Information
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Homework Helper @ Will
4:00pm–5:30pm
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 be June 11.
More Information
Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Homework Helper @ Riverfront
4:00pm–6:00pm
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:
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Kid Switch Gaming
4:00pm–6:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Homework Helper @ Crestwood
4:45pm–6:00pm
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.
More Information
Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Sensory Soirée
6:00pm–7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Explore your senses with the new Sensory Cart! Try out our weighted plushes, fidget spinners and more sensory items in a relaxed environment. For kids and teens with sensory needs. No registration.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Kids' Chess Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.
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