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.

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

Summer Breakfast/Lunch Grab and Go

8:30am - 12:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Summer breakfast/lunch grab and go bags will be available for pickup in the atrium Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  *While supplies last.

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

9:00am - 10:00am
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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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.

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

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

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

10:30am - 11:30am
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!

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

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.

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

Essentials of the Smartphone

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics on how to use your smartphone, and make your life easier! Topics include basic functionality of smartphones/devices, a comparison of Android and Apple products, safety, and an example of a phone plan among some othe

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

Music by Zev

11:15am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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.

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

Summer Lunch Grab and Go

11:15am - 12:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Summer lunch grab and go bags will be available for pickup in the atrium Monday - Friday 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM.  *While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Latin & Spanish (bilingual)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Camp: Ampify (Digital Music Maker)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0

STEM/Technology

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

Event Details:

Register separately for each topic you are interested in. The student will attend all 4 sessions during the week. No prior skills required for each workshop.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Read with Cooper at Crestwood

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Crestwood Library
Available
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Read to Cooper the Service Dog starting @ 12:30PM in-person at the library!

Recommended for ages 5-12.


Each child gets 10 minutes to read, so please register in advance.

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

Senior Center - Yonkers Parks Department

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

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

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

YPL Presents: Author Talk with Award-Winning Psychologist Ethan Kross

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When facing a challenging task, our inner voice can motivate us and help us keep our focus.

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

Fun Family Films: Strange World

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Strange World PG 2022 ‧ Family ‧ 1h 42m

The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

 Play PS 5, VR and Board Games with your friends

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children's STEAM: Artsmobile Westchester

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM & Technology, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make something special with Artsmobile Westchester! Registration Required. This program will be outdoors, outside the lower lobby.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Camp: Ampify (Digital Music Maker)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0

STEM/Technology

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

Event Details:

Ampify (Digital Music Maker) Arrange sound bytes into sections to create your very own songs that can be exported to mp3 files. 

 

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

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: The Sculptress by Minette Walters

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess at Crestwood

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

City of Yonkers - Department of Planning and Development

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

The 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Transcending the Binary in Art

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Curator, Haifa Bint-Kadi and assistant curator, Aliya Moudud will facilitate a lively discussion on the binary and how art can engage transgender, gender-fluid, and non-binary identities in meaningful and important ways.

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

The Importance of Thomas Paine: Recent Findings and Correcting the Record

6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Thomas Paine is the father of the modern democratic movement, the father of the freethought movement, and the father of the American revolution.