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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Black History Month Activity Station
All Day 2/1 - 2/28
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!
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Black Art & Artists in the National Gallery of Art Collection
11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Library
Open
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining:
277
Event Details:
Witness the enduring mark Black artists have made on American art through more than two centuries of Black art in our collection — from 19th century painters Joshua Johnson and Robert Seldon Duncanson to modern and contemporary artists Faith R
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Cinderella (1997, G) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series
1:00pm - 2:45pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of 1997's Cinderella starring Brandy.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Open
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Art with Erica: Celebrating the Art of Faith Ringgold
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Library
Open
Library Branch:
Crestwood Library
Room:
Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join local Yonkers artist Erica Soto to create a piece of art in the style of Faith Ringgold in honor of Black History Month. We provide all the art supplies. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Annie (2014, PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of 2014's Annie starring Quvenzhané Wallis.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Black History Month Storycraft: Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch:
Crestwood Library
Room:
Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Crafts & DIY,
Storytime,
Winter Reading
Event Details:
Join Liz Caruso and Crestwood Crew for this month's Storycraft featuring "Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal." Bring Your library card to check out books from our book displays.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
The Little Mermaid (2023, PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of 2023's The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
The Karate Kid (2010, PG) - Black Onscreen Family Film Series
1:00pm - 3:45pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of 2010's The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith.
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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.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront The Cove
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Storytime
Event Details:
The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.
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2 pm |
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Adults,
Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
16
2025
Sun
Blaxploitation Series - I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (R)
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
In this parody of blaxploitation movies, a black hero wannabe reunites former black heroes from the 70s to help him get revenge on Mr. Big.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Adults,
Adults 55+
Virtual
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
The First Lady of the Struggle: Mary McLeod Bethune
Open
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining:
83
Event Details:
Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune's home and you'll learn about her remarkable life.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Cinema Club
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Computer Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & 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 month's movie: Origin (PG-13)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Black History Bingo
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Want a fun way to celebrate Black History Month? Join us for bingo and win prizes!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Teens,
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
2:00pm - 4:15pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
The true story of Donna and Reverend WC Martin and their church in East Texas, in which 22 families adopted 77 children from the local foster system, igniting a movement for vulnerable children everywhere.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Adults,
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Ttrot
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
The true story of Donna and Reverend WC Martin and their church in East Texas, in which 22 families adopted 77 children from the local foster system, igniting a movement for vulnerable children everywhere.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Coretta Scott King Book Award Celebration
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch:
Crestwood Library
Room:
Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Books & Authors,
Community Engagement,
Winter Reading
Event Details:
Celebrate Coretta Scott Book Award Winning Books with us. Log your books or sign up for Winter Reading with us. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Teens,
Adults,
Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Black History Month: Author Talk with AJ Woodson
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults 55+
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & Culture,
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Come join the author of "We Got Our Own Thang" A book that gives you a look at Hip-Hop from The 914 (Westchester County, New York).
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Movies at Your Library: The Six Triple Eight (PG-13)
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:
The historic Six Triple Eight – also known as the U.S. Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – is the largest group of Black servicewomen to serve overseas during World War II.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Black History Bingo for Kids
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Room 202
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
We're hosting four sessions of Black History themed bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using important figures in Black history as our game board spaces, learning a bit about each as we go along.
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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids,
Everyone
Will Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Black History Month: Revelators Dance Troupe!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch:
Will Library
Room:
Will Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers,
Kids,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & Culture
Event Details:
Join the Revelators Dance Troupe for a special show celebrating Black History Month! No registration.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Hip Hop Dance Class
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Library Branch:
Riverfront Library
Room:
Riverfront Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Black History & Culture,
Community Engagement,
Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Isaiah 'Ace' Davis will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills. For teens and adults - all levels are welcome to join.&n
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Celebrate Black History with National Parks Service: Discover Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Culture,
Black History & Culture
Event Details:
Celebrate Black History with The National Parks Service, with Greenburgh, Irvington John C. Hart Memorial, Mt. Kisco, Town of Pelham, Tuckahoe and Yonkers Public Libraries! Frederick Douglass Home National Historical Site
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