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Yoga for Yogis with Mandy Engelke

9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Local Yonkers Yoga Teacher Mandy Engelke for this yoga class aimed at increasing flexibility and a sense of well being with strengthening and toning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

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

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.

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

11:00am - 11:45am
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

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

Memoir Writing Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Type

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers Beats: A Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
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

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
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.
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!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Required
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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
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.
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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
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

10:00am - 11:00am
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? 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

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Library
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

9:00am - 10:00am
Will Library
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.
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Required
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!

10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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

10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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