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Meditation and Chair Yoga with Shannon

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Shannon. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/88542656927?pwd=rPoGNsSJuulUu9Uhea...

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

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

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

Riverfront Readers Book Group

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

The Riverfront Readers Book Group meets informally every month or so to discuss books (fiction and nonfiction) by new and established authors. All are welcome. This month's ti...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The Riverfront Readers Book Group meets informally every month or so to discuss books (fiction and nonfiction) by new and established authors. All are welcome. 

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

Mixed Media & Munch with Say: Celebrate National Handmade Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Women's History
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Handmade Day on the first Saturday in April - a day that recognizes all those who put forth their creative talents into gifts warming the heart and leaving ...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Women's History
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Handmade Day on the first Saturday in April - a day that recognizes all those who put forth their creative talents into gifts warming the heart and leaving us awed.

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

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective Opening Reception & Poetry Reading

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join us for the opening reception of Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective and Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 2-5pm! We encourage you to bring poetry written by you...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Join us for the opening reception of Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective and Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 2-5pm! We encourage you to bring poetry written by your favorite feminist poets to read aloud.

 

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
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Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective

04/05/2025 @ 2:00pm to 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, pho...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective features the work of two feminist visionaries, Carol Massa and Elisabeth Jacobsen, whose work spans mediums from painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

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

Coffee House Music: Guitar and Vocals by Jordan McLaughlin

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to enjoy a concert in celebration of National Library Week. Get drawn into the library by singer/songwriter, actress, and recent college gra...

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to enjoy a concert in celebration of National Library Week. Get drawn into the library by singer/songwriter, actress, and recent college graduate, Jordan McLaughlin.

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

Drawn to the Library: Mindfulness with Andrea from Thrive Reiki

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week and Reduce your stress with Andrea from Thrive Reiki.Join us for some breathing and meditation exercises to ground you and bring you peace.Join Zoom...

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

Celebrate National Library Week and Reduce your stress with Andrea from Thrive Reiki.

Join us for some breathing and meditation exercises to ground you and bring you peace.

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

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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 ...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 69
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.

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

Cards, Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @ Crestwood

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Looking for some camaraderie or looking to make new friends? Want to hang out with your friends? We have packs of playing cards, coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswor...

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

Looking for some camaraderie or looking to make new friends? Want to hang out with your friends? 

We have packs of playing cards, coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

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

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 HeritageQues...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
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!

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

Knit & Sip

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!Patrons are encourag...

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 doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

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

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disci...

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

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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.&nb...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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. 

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

Strings Attached Guitar Group

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

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

Famous Artists & Their Drawings with Professor Val Franco

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Women's History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join Professor Val Franco for a look at drawings and sketches from some of the art world’s most incredible artists. We’ll explore detailed beautiful i...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Women's History
Event Details:

Join Professor Val Franco for a look at drawings and sketches from some of the art world’s most incredible artists.

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

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.All levels of fitness welcome. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/87315154703?pwd=zOAhwFcyVEJpzpsxNjwc4CPU...

Virtual Event
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.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

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

AARP Tax Preparation

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 4 - April 15, 2025. Appointments are ava...

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 4 - April 15, 2025.

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

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. Learning and playing games help support cognitive skills, reduce stress, and promote social connection. ...

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Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. Learning and playing games help support cognitive skills, reduce stress, and promote social connection. 

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

Accessibility features on your Smartphone

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Accessilibity features on your phone to make things easier, such as enlarging fonts, changing brightness, etc.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Accessilibity features on your phone to make things easier, such as enlarging fonts, changing brightness, etc.

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

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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 w...

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.

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

Learn Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

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

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

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

Tabletop Day

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week!Join in on some friendly competition with board games and card games with fellow patrons. Will include backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes, & ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week!

Join in on some friendly competition with board games and card games with fellow patrons. Will include backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes, & cards. Feel free to even bring one of your own!

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

Stretching for Seniors

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functio...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

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

Managing Debt and Building a Spending Plan

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Managing Debt and Building a Spending PlanBuried under a mountain of debt? Not sure how to build or keep a spending plan? This presentation will give you concrete strategies to hel...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Managing Debt and Building a Spending Plan