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Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

Private Consultation with a Financial Planner

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Do you have any personal finance questions? Schedule a free 30-minute meeting with William Wu, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation. T...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business
Event Details:

Do you have any personal finance questions?

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

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
En Español, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on ZoomJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (https://us02web.zoom.us/...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: En Español, Learn a Language
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

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

Positive Psychology Book Club: The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah AdeleJoin via ZOOM click hereMeeting ID: 860 4638 7659 Pas...

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

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

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

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 1

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

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

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 2

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

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

Ukulele Monthly Meetup

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Ukulele meetup group for adults.Join fellow ukulelists for a afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is require...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for a afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is required. 

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

YPL Presents: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive With Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

What if instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening talk, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to ...

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

What if instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening talk, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Dr.

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

Casanova's Big Night

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt.

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

A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt.

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

Build Your Own Air Purifier

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
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:

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. Participants will create air purifiers from commo...

Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 24

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:

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. 

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

Live Drawing with Model

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model! Learn the fundamentals of capturing ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model!

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

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

Thursday, May 8, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

MET Museum Visit & Tour with Professor Val Franco - Offsite

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crestwood Offsite at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in New York City 1000 Fifth Avenue shortly before NOON on Thursday, May 8th.  Join Professor Val Franco is Crestwood Li...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in New York City 1000 Fifth Avenue shortly before NOON on Thursday, May 8th.  

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, May 10, 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yonkers Writing Group

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

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.

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, May 12, 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.

Knit & Sip

Monday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tuesday, May 13, 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 13, 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 55+" group.

AARP Chapter 5247

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

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

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
En Español, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on ZoomJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (https://us02web.zoom.us/...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: En Español, Learn a Language
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

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

Positive Psychology Book Club: The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah AdeleJoin via ZOOM click hereMeeting ID: 860 4638 7659 Pas...

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

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele