Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront — Attraction in City of Yonkers

If you look up the word disgrace in the dictionary you will find a picture of the “Yonkers Public Library” right next to it. Out of thin air some type of so-called “Director” African-American older man. He approaches me while there mining my own business and supervising my 2 kids in the 2nd floor where they created some type of play-room for children; and informs me that this section is for kids under the age of 6. (By the way 45 min later after being there). Now I shared with director that I have 2 children 5 & 10 and asked him how he expects me to supervise both of them while being in different rooms? He was definitely caught off guard with my statement… I moved on explaining to him to “kindly show me where this policies are displayed?” He’s ignorant explanation was “is being made” smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ you can’t NOT make this up! I explained if there’s a “STOP” sign and I brake the “law” officers would have every right to enforce. But if a “STOP” sign is not displayed, no one can come to me and say “it’s being made” as I made my point he walked away. This explains why some people as the same for the “mall cop” (the ignorant security that just follows orders) that they have, can’t be giving any type of authority overall. They fail to have common sense, lack reality of their surroundings, make policies out of thin air to accommodate their personal needs, and are just plain and simple ignorants with a job. Very disappointed with this experience, last time I had a bad a experience due to somewhat of a different situation; and today I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt… yet they failed again. This was definitely the last time I visited...

First of all this place has 4floors!!! It’s really spacious and well organized. The staff is incredibly polite and respectful (on a Saturday morning! So you know they’re always this nice!) On the 4th floors where the adult area is, is very quiet. High cealings. Open concept room. The view is beautiful. The studying area is well distributed with group tables and a few individual desks each with charging station. The bathrooms are super clean! They actually smell pleasant. The 2nd floor is the kids floor where they have all of the kids books and computers where kids can actually play on the computers! They also have a few studying rooms, which is pretty impressive. They have a TV with announcements, children activities during the week. I was very impressed by this library. I will definitely be coming back and bringing my children to the activities! PS. They do not have parking. Street parking is $1/hr and the traffic police does...

It was way to get my library card today and I'm so glad I did it! All you need is an ID and proof of address. There are also a nice array of activities that the library seems to sponsor including summer stem programs, grab and go crafts and tutoring! There's also a literacy solutions program which provides reading and language comprehension for community members! There are computer labs to use for those with library cards and the art exhibit by Elvira Clayton on the fourth floor was awe inspiring and thought provoking (and open to all). I'm excited to continue visiting my local library! The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me find the books that I need. They communicate throughout the floors too to make sure you're getting the books you need. There are four floors; in the fourth floor staircase you have a beautiful view of the running...