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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, Yonkers Arts Weekend
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

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.

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

Movies at Your Library: Memoir of a Snail (R)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

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

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

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

Al-Anon

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

weekly meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

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

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.

Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
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, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

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!

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.

Understanding the Essentials of the Smartphone: One-on-One Assistance

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Better understand the ins and outs of your smartphone through the help of one-on-one assistance. 

First come, first serve basis. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:

Better understand the ins and outs of your smartphone through the help of one-on-one assistance. 

First come, first serve basis. 

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

Discover The Italian Language Through Music

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Taught by Matthew Marano, Executive Assistant Director of Taconic Opera

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Learn a Language
Registration Available
Event Details:

Taught by Matthew Marano, Executive Assistant Director of Taconic Opera

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

Ukulele Monthly Meetup

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

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

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for an 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.

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+

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!

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" 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+

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. 

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

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

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, 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+

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. 

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
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.

Excel Part I & II

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

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

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

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

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.

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 (2 Parts)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this 2 part series. Registration required. 

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

Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this 2 part series. Registration required. 

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

Travel Without Jetlag: Salvador, Brazil

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Embark on a 60-minute virtual journey through Salvador, the vibrant capital of Bahia, Brazil. Known for its colonial architecture and rich Afro-Brazilian culture, Salvador offers a unique blend of history and modern urban life.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

Embark on a 60-minute virtual journey through Salvador, the vibrant capital of Bahia, Brazil. Known for its colonial architecture and rich Afro-Brazilian culture, Salvador offers a unique blend of history and modern urban life.

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

Zumba in the Library

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13
 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yonkers Historical Society

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Services Society of Yonkers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Board Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Staff Training
Age Group:
Adults

FSSY Workshop.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Training
Event Details:

FSSY Workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Teen Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Adults

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Search Help

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

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

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

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+

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

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

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.

New Perspective Art Talks

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Bring your observations and opinions to share in this highly interactive, disscusion-based art class. Each week Elizabeth Gronke, Art Therapist and access educator, will present a slide show based on a different, thought provoking theme.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

Bring your observations and opinions to share in this highly interactive, disscusion-based art class. Each week Elizabeth Gronke, Art Therapist and access educator, will present a slide show based on a different, thought provoking theme.

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+

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

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