Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Upcoming Events

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Yonkers Writing Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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

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

It's Showtime: Library Jazz Band Takes on Broadway

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Event Details:

A salute to music from the Broadway stage, including tunes from West Side Story, Chicago, Pippin, Gypsy, and Porgy & Bess.

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 64
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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.

Maker Mondays for Seniors: Clay Trinket Dish

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with clay trinket dishes.  Using air dry clay, we will mold dishes and transfer images onto them. Register below.  

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

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will 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 figuring out the latest crosswords.

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

Shades of Autumn Concert

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 195
Event Details:

Celebrating the true delights that Autumn brings to us, Acclaimed International Concert Violinist Dr. David Podles will present composers that pay tribute to all that is Autumn time.

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

Tai Chi for Seniors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
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 2 part course. Registration is required. 

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

Crestwood Friendsgiving

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew as we celebrate Thanksgiving with Friends!

Enjoy books, crafts, games, snacks & camaraderie at Crestwood Library!

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

English Conversation Group

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
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/85385575796

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

Intro to Excel Part I & II

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Get started with spreadsheet software. This class is in-person in Tech Central at the Riverfront Library.

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

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment #1

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist and Nurse 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 @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist and Nurse 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Referral Service

10:00am - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westchester community by providing anonymous, free, brief counseling serv

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

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
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. Make an appointment or just drop in, and we'll see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects: whether that means sewing, darning, gluing or more.

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

Windows and Doors Exhibition

All Day 12/2 - 1/3
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

Artwork: "A Warriors Mantle" by Troy Parker 

 

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 92
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.

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will 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 figuring out the latest crosswords.

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

Tai Chi for Seniors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
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.