Holiday Closing

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

Month-long Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library

All Day
Kids
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Computer Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Your Adventure Starts at Your Library This Summer!  Starting Monday, June 3rd and all month long!

Kids are invited to pick up a passport and scavenge around the library to discover fun facts about people, places.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

9:00am - 10:00am
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class Visit
Event Details:

Class Visit

Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @Crestwood

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends?

We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Library Main Reading Room.

Free Play @ Will

10:00am - 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: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

Qi Gong for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
Closed
Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

10:00am - 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: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Available
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

Cuentos in the Cove: Bilingual Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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:

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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.

Concerts in Motion: Meditative Mondays

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 relaxing music to start off the week!

Concerts in Motion - Memories on Monday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Local History 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
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.

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 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: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords.

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

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

Mix and Match Mondays

World Bicycle Day @ Crestwood

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Library Courtyard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Celebrate World Bike Day with Antonio the bike tech from Jen's Cycles. He will be on hand for some bike maintenance and safety. 

Bring your helmet and get a free sticker for Bike Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway. 

Beginner Ukulele Class for Teens & Adults

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance, Riverfront Art Gallery
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This 3-week beginner class will cover basic ukulele skills, including strumming, chords, and finger picking.  You should be able to attend all 3 sessions.

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.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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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.

Learn to Draw

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Grab some pens and paper! Come and learn how to draw face portraits.

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.

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.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced.