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International Children's Book Day Grab'n'Go

All Day
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Grab this packet of activities to go in honor of International Children's Day.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Body/Mind Fitness with Shannon

9:00am - 10:00am
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Energize your body and prepare your mind to face challenges from the comfort of your home! Have fun practicing mindfulness and movement for a better body-mind connection.  Join Shannon as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Chinese Bilingual

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion.

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

Live Drawing with a Model

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model!

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sign Language for Beginners

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Learn a Language
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 5-part introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) will teach you how to fingerspell the manual alphabet, introduce yourself in sign language, and learn new vocabulary!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess at Crestwood

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players will join in intergenerational fun.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tech Drop In

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology

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:

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tech Drop In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

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

Form and Abstraction: A Retrospective

04/05/2025 @ 2:00pm - 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
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 "Everyone" group.

Sunday Story Surprise

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

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 Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
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

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: 70
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 "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Meditative Mondays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion - Memories on Monday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Drawn to the Library: Chalk it up!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Library Courtyard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Drawn to the Library! Celebrate National Library Week with us by decorating our sidewalks and our courtyard.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Read to Cooper @ Crestwood Library

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to Read with Cooper! Celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Stretching for Seniors

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion - Songbook Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!

All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Art with Erica: Spring in the City/Draw a Bird Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We provide the art materials and you bring your creativity.

Celebrate Draw a Bird Day with us and create your own Spring in the City Scene!

Erica will be on Zoom and we will create with her watching her online.

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

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: 94
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