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This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 2
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31
2026

Hibernation Station Activities

All Day 1/2–1/31
Kids
Will Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 2
-
31
2026

Hibernation Station Activities

All Day 1/2–1/31
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game with a winter animal theme.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 5
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31
2026

Birdfeeder Craft

All Day 1/5–1/31
Everyone
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 5
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31
2026

Birdfeeder Craft

All Day 1/5–1/31
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Treat the birds to a simple backyard snack made from easy to find and recycled objects. Stop by Crestwood Library for a sustainable grab n' go DIY birdfeeder. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 20
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25
2026

Grab 'n Go: Penguins

All Day 1/20–1/25
Kids
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 20
-
25
2026

Grab 'n Go: Penguins

All Day 1/20–1/25
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate Pengins in honor of our Winter Reading Program.

Come to Crestwood Library beginning January 20th and pick up a pengin-themed activity packet while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm–8:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 21 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

The Fight For Lent's Hill

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

The Fight For Lent's Hill

6:00pm–7:00pm
Will Library
Open
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Local History, Revolutionary Era
Registration Available
Event Details:

Local historian and educator John M. McMenimon will examine several of the skirmishes that occurred between the Loyalist and Patriot forces in the CenTuck neighborhood of Yonkers.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Crestwood Puzzle Swap

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Crestwood Puzzle Swap

All Day
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your jigsaw puzzles (complete puzzles no missing pieces please!) to swap out with other puzzles people have donated.

This is part of our Sustainable YOU program series - reuse, reduce, recycle!

 

 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

10:30am–11:00am
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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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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