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Yonkers Beats: A Discussion Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Patricia Vaccarino’s Yonkers Trilogy captures a grand time in Yonkers history when the Getty Square area was a hodgepodge of small merchants, tenements, and quaint, centuries-old b...

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Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Patricia Vaccarino’s Yonkers Trilogy captures a grand time in Yonkers history when the Getty Square area was a hodgepodge of small merchants, tenements, and quaint, centuries-old buildings.The trilogy captures the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of w

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

Get Organized! Decluttering

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join Patricia D. Manning, Psy.D. for tips and tricks for time management, organization and planning.  Tonight's topic: Decluttering Please joi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join Patricia D. Manning, Psy.D. for tips and tricks for time management, organization and planning. 

Tonight's topic: Decluttering

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

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, May 10, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

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

Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Art Gallery at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we'...

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program.

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

The Art of African Head Wraps

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of Mothers, learn how to create an African head wrap.  The instructor, Mari da Silva, is a local artist and award-winning choreographer who will share her appre...

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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of Mothers, learn how to create an African head wrap.  The instructor, Mari da Silva, is a local artist and award-winning choreographer who will share her appreciation of African culture. Please register below.

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

Sew Amazing: Cosmetic Case

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine.  Create a beautiful cosmetic case for Mother's Day!  Please register below.

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine.  Create a beautiful cosmetic case for Mother's Day!  Please register below.

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

Movies at Your Library: Everything Everywhere All At Once (PG-13)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the...

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

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

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

Paper Flowers Art

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Teen Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn to do a beautiful giant paper flower.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to do a beautiful giant paper flower.

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

Al-Anon

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

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.

Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @Crestwood

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends? We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own! Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Libr...

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

Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends?

We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Library Main Reading Room.

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 13, 2024 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 ...

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Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 80
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.

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

Monday, May 13, 2024 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 figuring out the latest crosswords. Other crafts are welcome too such as knitting & crocheting, board g...

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 figuring out the latest crosswords.

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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+, Everyone
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.

Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Please join SIFU Hugo I. Morales MFS for beginning Tai Chi Classes. This event is presented in conjunction with the Yonkers Office for the Aging and the Yonkers NNORC. For ...

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

Please join SIFU Hugo I. Morales MFS for beginning Tai Chi Classes.

This event is presented in conjunction with the Yonkers Office for the Aging and the Yonkers NNORC.


For questions, please call: (914) 391-1323.

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 14, 2024 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 Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/83082792522?pwd=V3DDi7bnFjgZhLsnNV7b...

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.

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

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only.  Registration is required, and all 6 classes must be attended. Those who participated this past summe...

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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
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. 

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

Book Chat: Blossom with Books!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Book Chat:

Join other book lovers online to exchange book titles, book reviews and ideas for your next good read.

Event Details:

Spring is here and there are books aplenty, books galore! Join discussion Moderators Susan Gleason and Mary Amato from Friends of Crestwood Library to talk about what you are readi...

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

Book Chat

Join other book lovers online to exchange book titles, book reviews and ideas for your next good read.

Event Details:

Spring is here and there are books aplenty, books galore!

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

Intro to Microsoft Word

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 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 the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents.

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
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.

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 14, 2024 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, May 14, 2024 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 in this two-part class. Registration required. 

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Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
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 two-part class. Registration required. 

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

How to Prepare Quick & Healthy Meals to Save Time, Money, & Reduce Waste

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Presented by Sarah Betancourt, Certified Chef and and Health Coach. Learn ways to prepare healthy meals in less than 30 minutes. Utilize helpful tricks such as leveraging your...

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Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Presented by Sarah Betancourt, Certified Chef and and Health Coach.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Type

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

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

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

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

NY ABLE Information Session

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

A one-hour information session, including a question-and-answer portion, on the NY ABLE Program.  This event will be hybrid and the presenter will be on zoom. Zoom Link:...

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Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

A one-hour information session, including a question-and-answer portion, on the NY ABLE Program. 

This event will be hybrid and the presenter will be on zoom.

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.