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Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

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 for light conversation over coffee and tea.

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

Computer Basics

Thursday, April 17, 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:

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, using the mouse and opening and clo...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, using the mouse and opening and closing windows.

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

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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: 17
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.

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, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Learn a Language
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

This 5-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!Zoom l...

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 5-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.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Virtual Visit: Ford's Theater

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

During this interactive program, participants will embark on a guided journey through Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, including the presidential box and the Petersen House w...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

During this interactive program, participants will embark on a guided journey through Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, including the presidential box and the Petersen House where President Abraham Lincoln drew his last breaths.

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

Let's Do the Oscar Circuit

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)

Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin

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

On Trees: A Online Book Discussion Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Environment & Ecology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Why are trees important to us? We will read one book each month and virtually meet to discuss critical themes on how the book impacts our understanding of issues in our enviro...

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

Why are trees important to us? 

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

Spring Bird Sounds

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Environment & Ecology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Anne Swaim, Executive Director, Saw Mill River Audubon will present this multimedia Zoom workshop co-sponsored by the Westchester libraries listed below.  Learn what birds are...

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

Anne Swaim, Executive Director, Saw Mill River Audubon will present this multimedia Zoom workshop co-sponsored by the Westchester libraries listed below.

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

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, April 18, 2025 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 Meetinghttps://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/85369294815?pwd=tJJc8Sc26GcC4DkY45O...

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

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or more.

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

Movies at Your Library: A Real Pain (R)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.

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

Cards, Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @ Crestwood

Monday, April 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

Tuesday, April 22, 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.

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tuesday, April 22, 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. ...

Waitlist
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.

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 t...

Event Details:

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 10

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 Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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 22, 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 Word

Tuesday, April 22, 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:

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents. 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: 9
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents. Registration Required. 

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 22, 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.

Cinema Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!This month's movie: ...

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: The Truman Show (Rated PG).