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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
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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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

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

The Sidney Poitier Story

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 299
Event Details:

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.

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

Winter Movies Warmup Challenge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion, Winter Reading
Event Details:

The Winter Warmup Challenge just isn't for books this year, but movies too! If you join us to watch all these snow filled films, you'll get a chance to win some awesome prizes! So make sure to miss not even one!

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

Zumba Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.
 

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

History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yonkers Historical Society

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

It’s been over a decade since a mysterious cataclysm caused a permanent blackout that toppled infrastructure and thrust the world into anarchy.

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

COMPUTERS 101

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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:

Computers 101

 

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

The Benefits of Physical Exercise

11:00am - 11:45am
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how physical exercise can enhance several aspects of life and support living a longer, healthier lifestyle. Presented by Tarsha Gibbons, personal trainer and founder of Gibbons Family Fitness

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

The Gourmet Gang Cooking Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Calling all food lovers, avid cooks, and beginner chefs!

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

Hip Hop Dance Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Isaiah 'Ace' Davis will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills.  For teens and adults - all levels are welcome to join.&n

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. 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.

Talk Finances with an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 8
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.

Tour the Historic Apollo Theater

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Experience the legendary history of the Apollo Theater. This 60 minute in-person tour offers guests exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the place “Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made!”  Please register below.
 

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

Candle Making Workshop with Evolyn Brooks

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Will Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Black Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Producer Evolyn Brooks for this fun, interactive, and creative activity.  Learn about Black Entrepreneurship and learn how to make and personalize a soy candle.  All candle making supplies w

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

Al-Anon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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.
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.

Morsemere Garden Club

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

meeting

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

The First Lady of the Struggle: Mary McLeod Bethune

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune's home and you'll learn about her remarkable life. 

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: Books & Authors
Event Details:

I Am Nobody’s Slave tells the story of one Black family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence.

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

Cinema Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: Origin (PG-13)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

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

Zumba Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.