Get ready to experience the solar eclipse on April 8th in New York State! NASA-JPL Solar System Ambassador and science teacher Charles Fulco will explain why eclipses happen, their roles in history, and show you how to safely view and record the upcoming celestial event by constructing your own eclipse viewers.
The project of building the Bear Mountain Bridge marked the beginning of a golden age of long span bridge building along the Hudson River and throughout the New York metropolitan area. The success of the inventive methods used broke new ground and paved the way for the building of other suspension bridges such as the […]
Do you love to travel to exotic places? Have you ever dreamed about going to the island of Bali? Chris McCormack, professional traveler, public speaker, and humanitarian, will help you make your dream come true. Chris will help you explore the island, tell you how best to get there, what to do once you're there, […]
Celebrate Earth Month and National Poetry Month with bilingual poetry and more about our earth. There will be an eco craft to take and make too. For all ages.
Artist Bel Falleiros in conversation with curator Jess Wilcox Join us for an artist talk and gallery walkthrough in our current exhibition Bel Falleiros: Navel-Knot // Root-Rise. Artist Bel Falleiros will be joined by curator Jess Wilcox for an in depth look at her current installation which celebrates the majesty and complexity of landforms and […]
Join us in April for our Coil Pots workshops! Participants will use air dry clay to create vessels and sculptures using the tried-and-true coil method, drawing inspiration from the work of Bel Falleiros on display in our Theater Gallery.
Featured Speakers: Master screenwriter Mark Bomback (Wolverine and the Planet of the Apes) Justice reform advocate Jeffrey Deskovic (falsely convicted and spent 16 years in prison) Videogame designer Jordan Mechner (Prince of Persia) University of Michigan law professor Margo Schlanger (conducting research on troubled institutions) Immigrant rights lawyer Karin Anderson Ponzer (director of Neighbors Link […]
Let's gather in the Library's Theater to watch a live stream of the April 8 solar eclipse. The live stream from NASA will have live telescope views of the eclipse along the path of totality, along with some other videos, interviews with NASA experts, and more.
NASA will be broadcasting live the historic total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8. All are welcome to view on our big screen in Room C on the 3rd Floor
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be broadcasting live the historic total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8. All are welcome to safely view on screen the live broadcast here at the library. Details will be forthcoming as we receive additional information from NASA. No registration is required.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the art of reflections, one of art history’s most persistent themes that showcases a variety of styles and explores questions on the topics of identity, vanity, and memory. This virtual journey to major art collections around New York City is led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — an […]
For those who are justice-impacted and other underserved populations Find your dream career. All are welcome. April 10, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront 1 Larkin Center Questions: hello@untappedsolutions.io
Join a group of worldwide stamp collectors to trade stamps, have talks on various topics, give demonstrations, and more. Adults, teens, and youths under 12 with adult are welcomed. No registration required.
A group of Westchester County area second-generation Holocaust survivors will appear live on April 10th on Zoom starting at 7pm to discuss a book they have written and published documenting their families’ experiences during the Holocaust. Testaments of Courage in the Holocaust is a compilation of true stories told by the authors that describes the […]
A group of local second-generation Holocaust survivors have written and published a book documenting their families’ experiences during World War II, and five of the authors will appear to discuss their collaboration and personal family stories. Testaments of Courage in the Holocaust is a compilation of true stories told by the authors that describes the […]
A beginner drawing class using different subjects to explore the ways that charcoal can be used to create form and value. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment using different types of charcoal to achieve different effects, as well as techniques like additive and reductive drawing. This class is suitable for all ages.
Join us in April for our Coil Pots workshops! Participants will use air dry clay to create vessels and sculptures using the tried-and-true coil method, drawing inspiration from the work of Bel Falleiros on display in our Theater Gallery.
The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center and Iona University-William H. Donat Shoah Commemoration will host Mark Weitzman, Chief Operating Officer, World Jewish Restitution Organization, Senior Delegate to the International Holocaust Remembrance Authority, and Vice President of the Association of Holocaust Organizations. This program will also feature a presentation of the 2024 Susan J. Goldberg […]
Join us in April for our Coil Pots workshops! Participants will use air dry clay to create vessels and sculptures using the tried-and-true coil method, drawing inspiration from the work of Bel Falleiros on display in our Theater Gallery.
A Virtual Presentation, SAT and ACT scores help colleges compare students from different high schools with vastly different grading policies. Now with SAT being digital, and as more colleges are shifting back to be test-required, top scores will earn you admission at your dream school, and top scores require careful planning. In this workshop, we […]
Join a group of worldwide stamp collectors to trade stamps, have talks on various topics, give demonstrations, and more. Adults, teens, and youths under 12 with adult are welcomed. No registration required.
A travel writer’s burgeoning relationship with a famed female matador is violently interrupted when she falls into a coma after a bullring tragedy, and while waiting at her hospital bedside, he meets a male nurse keeping a similar vigil over a comatose ballet dancer. Only Almodóvar could come up with such a deliciously ridiculous premise […]
Want to know all of the ins and outs of babysitting? Then join us at the Somers Library! For 5th Graders and up! Topics include: • Infant Care • Playing • Responsibilities • Emergencies Please bring lunch, a drink, a notebook, and a pencil. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of class. […]
Craft your own cutlery from Hinoki wood and carve out time for relaxation and creativity. Enjoy the soothing aroma of the Japanese hinoki cypress as you shape your unique, one of a kind utensil. All materials are sustainably sourced using Forest Stewardship Council approved methods, this product fosters healthy woodlands and the cultural and economic […]
Join us in April for our Coil Pots workshops! Participants will use air dry clay to create vessels and sculptures using the tried-and-true coil method, drawing inspiration from the work of Bel Falleiros on display in our Theater Gallery.
Tuesday, April 30 @ 4:30 pm on the third floor Celebrate Children's Day with Musiquita! Join us for a playful exploration of music in Spanish and English for all ages. Don’t miss the instrument petting zoo and prizes for all! For all ages. Funded by the Friends of the Library.
The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is one of the "Tech Act" sites in New York State funded by the TRAID Program and provides device demonstrations, referrals, and equipment loans to seniors and their caregivers. WIHD will bring a variety of devices, such as mobility devices, visual and hearing supports, daily living supports, some […]
Artist Daniel Giordano explains the best practices of forming real relationships with art industry professionals, relationships that may result in gallery and museum shows, press, residencies, grants, and more! Giordano will share his first hand experiences and explain how best to meet dealers, curators, and writers who you need to help your career grow. Topics […]
Artist Alina Tenser in conversation with Jess Wilcox Join us for an artist talk and gallery walkthrough with Jess Wilcox and artist Alina Tenser for an in depth look into our current exhibition Alina Tenser: Wrk Frm Hm. This current installation features a selection of floor sculptures and wall mounted reliefs which continue Tenser’s study […]
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