Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Service Alert

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Grab n’ Go

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Crestwood Library for a Star Wars themed Grab n' Go bag full of fun crafts and goodies.

Yoga for Yogis with Mandy Engelke

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 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.

Medicare Counselling

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. 1st Thursday of every month.

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Crestwood Library
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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.

Storytime @ WILL

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, Storytime,
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 2-6. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Senior Talk Thursday

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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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 over coffee and tea.

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

11:00am - 11:45am
Adults, Everyone, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness, ,
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. Specifically designed to help older adults and and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

Music by Zev

11:15am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, ,
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

Concerts in Motion: Latin & Spanish (bilingual)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z  & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude in your day!  

 

Senior Center-Yonkers Parks Department

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Seniors play card games like bridge, pokeno and poker, and participate in other activities including sewing, sing along, chorus, dancing, exercise, billiards, bingo, crafts, and much more.

May the 4th be With You: The Empire Strikes Back

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Celebrate the force and join us for a showing of the Empire Strikes Back!

Cancelled

Green Thumb Gardening

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Want to help your garden thrive? Let's talk about environmentally friendly approaches to gardening. We will work on the raised bed garden at Crestwood to practice so you can bring your learning home.

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.

Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

Tech Drop In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: , , Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Will Teen Green Team

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Environment & Ecology, ,
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Earn Community Service Hours for School.

YA Salsa Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Join us for Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, and Music.

Teen Gaming @ Will

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, ,
Event Details:

Play PS 5 and VR Games with your friends.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
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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 3:30-5PM. 

 

May the 4th Be with You! Star Wars Story & Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate Stars Wars with a special story and craft! No registration. This program will be held in the main Children's Room.

Teen Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , , Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use. *Masks must be worn.

Chess @ Crestwood

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library, Phil C and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players will join in intergenerational fun.

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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.

Yonkers: The Lost City of Hip Hop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Program Type: , Music & Dance, Local History, Arts & Culture
Event Details:

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, author Jerome Enders and TuT Publishing will be discussing his book:
Yonkers: The Lost City of Hip Hop.

South Bronx Battles: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Renewal

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Everyone, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Adults 55+
Program Type: Local History, ,
Available
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Carolyn McLaughlin will talk about her book [South Bronx Battles: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Renewal](https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520288997/south-bronx-battl