Reminder: Yonkers Arts Weekend Events at the Library

Yonkers Arts Weekend The 8th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW) festival is on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The festival is a one-day event, filled with exciting new programs, workshops, exhibitions and more

City of Yonkers x Yonkers Gallery Pop-up Show Saturday, May 21 from 11:00am-6:00pm | Riverfront Library, Atrium A collaboratively curated exhibition featuring a widerange of diverse artists who responded to the citywide call for entry. Curated by US+U/ Warburton Galerie, Riverfront Gallery, Yonkers Arts, and Blue Door Art Center Yonkers Arts Weekend: April Armstrong Saturday, May 21 | 1:00pm & 2:00pm | Riverfront Library, Children's Room April Armstrong and her jazzy friends, Mario E. Sprouse (keyboard) and Napoleon Revels-Bey (drums), will tell stories and sing songs for this family-friendly program. Mi Gente Live: A Latin Tribute Show Saturday, May 21 | 2:00pm | Will Library, Auditorium Mi Genta Live is a young, energetic Latin Pop show that brings the party to life. Here iconic hits from Selena, Ricky Martin, J-Lo, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Maluma, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Carlos Vives, and many more.  DON'T MISS Riverfront Art Gallery, located on the fourth floor of the Riverfront Library, just opened "Memento Mori," an exciting, one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring over 30 artists. Art exhibit runs from May 5-July 21. Click Here for Yonkers Arts Weekend Program of Eventslick for Yonkers Arts Weekend Full Program Schedule

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

CHILDREN

The Magic of Different Cultures  Saturday, May 14 11:00 am | Riverfront Library, Community Room A & B 2:00 pm | Will Library, Auditorium  Enjoy magic, humor, storytelling and loads of audience participation on an imaginary train ride around ther world. Please note this program is in person at two different locations.

ALL AGES

Star Wars: Lightsaber Designs Saturday, May 14 | 1:00pm | Riverfront Library, Community Room A & B May the Four-teenth be with you! Join us for our weekend celebrating Star Wars by creating your  own personal sabers. There will be face painting, button making, raffles and more. Love Star Wars? Don't miss the Sunday Movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens Film Sunday, May 15 at 1:00 pm | Riverfront LIbrary, Auditorium

ADULTS

Intro to Excel, Part II Monday, May 16 | 10:30am | Riverfront Library, Tech Central Learn about more advanced featuers in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, review various functions from the ribbon tab, and learn to create and manipulate data on worksheets and charts. Register recommended. Please note this class is in-person.

ADULTS

Cybersecurity: How to Use a Computing Device Safely Monday, May 16 | 6:00pm | Will Library, Auditorium Wednesday, May 18 | 10:30am | Will Library, Auditorium Be proactive to protect your computing device, your data, and your hard earned money. We will cover what you need to have and what you need to do to help you toward achieving that goal. Led by Dr. Pierre Darmon. Please note this program is in person. This program is brought to you in part by Westchester County with special thanks to County Legislator Jose Alvarado.  DON'T MISS Protesting Passwords by Teens Teach Tech Wednesday, May 18 | 4:00pm | Zoom

ADULTS

The New Sustainable You! Gardening Tips Wednesday, May 18 | 1:00pm | Zoom Did you know that you can supplement your garden vegetables and flowers with easy and inexpensive fertilizers? Join us this month to talk about how to keep your soil healthy and environmentally friendly. We will also talk about planting our Grab and Go seed bomb. Our craft this month will be gardeners soap. Please note this program is virtual. Co-sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library and NNORC.

ALL AGES

Private History Tour of Untermyer Gardens Saturday, May 21 | 11:00am | Untermyer Gardens YPL invites you to join us for a guided walk through the Untermyer garden. This 90 minutes tour will be led by a docent and focus on the history of the gardens. Please bring comfortable footwear and be prepared to walk. Participants will meet at the entrance of Untermyer Gardens,  945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Please note this program is in person and at a different location.

Program Calendar

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