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Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 fitnes...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

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

Sign Language for Beginners

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Learn a Language
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

This 3-part introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) will teach you how to fingerspell the manual alphabet, introduce yourself in sign language, and learn new vocabulary! Zo...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Learn a Language
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 3-part introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) will teach you how to fingerspell the manual alphabet, introduce yourself in sign language, and learn new vocabulary!

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

Going Nuts With Holiday Recipes

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Brighten up holiday recipes adding the benefits of nutritional walnuts.  Register below. Pick up your grab and go at your branch after the event, while supplies last. Pl...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Brighten up holiday recipes adding the benefits of nutritional walnuts.  Register below.

Pick up your grab and go at your branch after the event, while supplies last.

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

Music by Zev

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
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. Music by Zev is an ec...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Opengate Inc

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job Fair-Hiring Event

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Job Fair-Hiring Event

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

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 bee...

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

Disney Movie: Bridge to Terabithia

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

The exhilarating and heartwarming Fantasy-Adventure about the power of imagination and the magic of Friendship.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

The exhilarating and heartwarming Fantasy-Adventure about the power of imagination and the magic of Friendship.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.  No registration required.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM. Only when Yonkers Pub...

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 "Teens" group.

Sun River Positive Vibes

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Teen Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Health Educators will offer information regarding teen health and wellness in front of the teen room.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Health Educators will offer information regarding teen health and wellness in front of the teen room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

America Reads

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Children's Reading Tables at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents must stay

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

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 "Everyone" group.

Chess at Crestwood

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
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 intergenera...

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

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
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...

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.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too. For children 8 and under, pa...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

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

Short Film Tribute to John Edward Bruce

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Come Join us to watch a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce who was a writer, correspondent and editor of various newspapers and magazines.  From NY Times to Howard's ...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come Join us to watch a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce who was a writer, correspondent and editor of various newspapers and magazines.  From NY Times to Howard's American Magazine; to name a few.  Founder of Negro Society fo

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

Adult Online Book Club: Poverty, by America

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Read  Poverty, by America  author Matthew Desmond Then join local Crestwood Patron Susan Gleason to discuss the book online via ZOOM  Join Zoom Meeti...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Read 

Poverty, by America  author Matthew Desmond

Then join local Crestwood Patron Susan Gleason to discuss the book online via ZOOM 

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

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/84992960931?pwd=vZYk9NEZbpT...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

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

Free Play @ Will

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

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

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.

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

Yonkers NNORC Information Table

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

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

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Referral Service

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Riverfront Table Space 3 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westch...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westchester community by providing anonymous, free, brief counseling serv

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

Father Goose Stories

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tech Drop In

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
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:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology

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:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

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

Music with Zev! Live @ Will

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration. Yonkers Public Library is proud to be a grantee of Ar...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration.