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.

Cancelled

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun! - CANCELLED

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 Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

Cancelled

AARP Tax Preparation

9:30am - 2:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 6 - April 10, 2024.

Cancelled

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 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

Learn Microsoft Excel

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this two-part class. Registration required. 

Learn Microsoft Excel

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this two-part class. Registration required. 

Cancelled

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant places and times!

Concerts in Motion - Songbook Tuesdays

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 have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

Local History research drop-in

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Genealogy, Local History, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer. We can show you additional resources for your research, and help you find what you need.

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to public

It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

Cancelled

AARP Chapter 5427

2:15pm - 4:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Mix and Match: Activities for Teens Special Valentine Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Pretzel Bouquets

Daveda James, the Inclure Program Director will teach us how to decorate pretzel rods with icing and sprinkles and wrap them in ribbon with lollipops. 

 

Cancelled

America Reads

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

 

Cancelled

Martin Luther King Jr.

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Event Details:

Come learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for justice and freedom!

After School Cartoons

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy the building blocks and other equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in the main children's area. Plus, some additional puzzles will be available to try!

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.

Cancelled

Homework Helper @ Crestwood - Cancelled library closed due to weather

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.

Cancelled

Make Valentines! @Will

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and make a Valentine! Recommended for ages 5 & up. No registration

Art with Say: Valentine's Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Say Marte to Celebrate Valentine's Day!

All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

Riverfront, Teen Gaming Tuesdays

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.

Cancelled

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Cancelled

Zumba Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Virtual
Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.

Hemsley Winfield: Pioneer of Modern Dance

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Closed
Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Hemsley Winfield is considered to be the first African American modern dancer. Hemsley was born in Yonkers in 1907. He was featured in several plays including E. E. Cummings’ Him and Oscar Wilde’s Salome.