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

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 & 3rd Thursdays of every month during Open Enrollment.

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

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.

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
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.

Have a Party with Your Bear Day!

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your favorite teddy bear to the library for a party! Listen to a book about teddy bears and make a teddy bear craft while enjoying a little snack. But the fun doesn't stop there - stay after the party for Katori's Little Shakers!

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 "Adults 55+" group.

Silver Linings: Senior Talk Thursdays

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

Google Docs & Microsoft Word

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 7

Computer Class

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to creating spreadsheets in Excel, there is a class for everyone. No prior knowledge of topics is required. 

Event Details:

Learn the basics of Google Docs and Microsoft Word, understand the differences, and decide which program is right for you.

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

Katori's Little Shakers

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes, Games & Family Entertainment, Storytime
Event Details:

Children will listen to two stories and when prompted engage in dancing, singing and shaking musical instruments. The workshop ends with a group performance demonstrating everything that they have learned. No registration required. 

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

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

11:00am - 11:45am
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Led by Tarsha Gibbons, personal trainer and founder of Gibbons Family Fitness

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

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

Memoir Writing with Rachel Levine

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join Rachel Levine, winner of 2019's International Short Story Project, and learn how to write memoirs and personal accounts. No writing experience required. Improve your craft, tell your story, and learn to make the world take notice!

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

AARP Workshop: An Insider’s Look at Fraud

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. And separating the real from the phony can be tough – especially when emotions are running high.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

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

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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 "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
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR and Board Games with your friends.

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

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem

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 "Kids" group.

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 3:30-5 PM.

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

Movie After School: Luca

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come see the Movie Luca!

 

Luca (PG) 2021 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 35m

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Thanksgiving Story and Craft

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

Make something special for your Thanksgiving celebration. Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront 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: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

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

YPL Presents: An Author Talk with Joy Harjo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and

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 "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Will Library
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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.

Kid Switch Gaming

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian in Room 201! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

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 "Everyone" group.

Artist Talk: Across Imaginary Boundaries

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Artist from our current exhibit will discuss how they navigate their identity across two or more cultures and its impact in their art.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yonkers Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:00pm.

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

Adult Online Book Club: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

7:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante