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Computer Basics Series

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, learn how to create and store files...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, learn how to create and store files and folders and learn about the Cloud, Wi-Fi and more. 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Bilingual Storytime!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
En Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration. ¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Little People, Big Feelings: Bilingual Storytime and Chat with Que Paso Latinx

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come join us for a special bilingual storytime with our friends from Que Paso Latinx! Sandra Moncada (LMSW MHCP) will read books that teach young children about different emotions,...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for a special bilingual storytime with our friends from Que Paso Latinx! Sandra Moncada (LMSW MHCP) will read books that teach young children about different emotions, as well as how to tell which emotion they are feeling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Search Help

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance. Register for a half h...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Business
Event Details:

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Cozy Up With Cooper

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready to meet you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

History Lovers Book Club: The Professor and the Madman : A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on The Professor and the Madman : A Tale of...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Riverside Talk: Webinar First Signs of a Stroke on Your Mind & Body: St. John's Riverside Hospital Webinar

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for this Riverside Talk Webinar: First Impact of a Stroke on Your Mind & Body Register here This program is co-sponsored by City of Yonkers, Yonkers NNORC, WJC...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this Riverside Talk Webinar:

First Impact of a Stroke on Your Mind & Body

Register here

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Chinese Bilingual

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion. To join the Zoom meeting, go to this link: https://us02web.z...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment 1

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians: Watch Party

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew for a viewing of the New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians game. Enjoy snacks and check out library materials from our baseball displays.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew for a viewing of the New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians game.

Enjoy snacks and check out library materials from our baseball displays.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment 2

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

1001 Mixed-Media Art Projects (Virtual) - Will resume May 29

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Every Wednesday we will explore art with a different mixed-media material. Watercolor, book -binding, charcoals, pastels, gel plate printing, inks,slow stitch and so so much more! ...

Cancelled
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Every Wednesday we will explore art with a different mixed-media material. Watercolor, book -binding, charcoals, pastels, gel plate printing, inks,slow stitch and so so much more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.  No registration required.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM. Only when Yonkers Pub...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Riverfront Room 201 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm. Children's Room, 2nd Floor *...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Otter Puppet Craft

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Hooray for otters! We're celebrating World Otter Day by making adorable paper bag otter puppets. Materials available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Hooray for otters! We're celebrating World Otter Day by making adorable paper bag otter puppets. Materials available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to SoundTrap

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn to make music and mix beats with SoundTrap. This workshop is moderated by Andrew Wang, a music teacher at Yonkers Public Schools, and offered in conjunction with Ex...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music & Dance, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Learn to make music and mix beats with SoundTrap.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration. There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, June 19.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
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.

There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, June 19.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rivertowns League of Women Voters Affordable Housing Program

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Relax & Restore Sound Meditation with Michelle Clifton

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain. Sound Healer Michelle Clifton is a licensed massage ther...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yoga for Yogis with Mandy Engelke

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join Local Yonkers Yoga Teacher Mandy Engelke for this yoga class aimed at increasing flexibility and a sense of well being with strengthening and toning. Join Zoom Meeting h...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Local Yonkers Yoga Teacher Mandy Engelke for this yoga class aimed at increasing flexibility and a sense of well being with strengthening and toning.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

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

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 and watch a book based short film.  Then color with us!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Silver Linings: Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for conversation over coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for conversation over coffee and tea.