Week Calendar

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.

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 Helena as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

Your child can participate in a special dental health program presented by a Registered Dental Hygienist.

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.

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

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Join Coach Karina for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.

Color at Crestwood with us!

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

Spend a relaxing hour with friends :)

Toys, coloring and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

The Will library is hosting nature walks with Hudson River Audubon conservation chair, Debbi Dolan. She will lead us on a route near the Will library to help us discover native plants, birds, butterflies, insects, trees and sounds.

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.

*Special Dental Storytime with Joanne Roos*
Learn about dental hygeine from A to Z with local author Joanne Roos!
In-person at the Will Library for ages 2-6. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel and create spreadsheets to store and organize all your information. May 2: Basic Class May 9: Advanced Class Taught by Rosetta Derentiis Click Here to Register

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87847736215 Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially over coffee and tea.

Join us to hear a story and watch a book based short film.  Then color with us!

In-person at the Will Library for ages 2-6. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

This is a 2 part workshop. Learn the Adobe Illustrator skills needed to make patterns for fashion. Students are required to attend both sessions.

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant places and times!

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Presented by Bracco Farms, learn all about “Victory” Gardens and how to start your own. Three main points that will be covered:

(1) Raise awareness as to where our food comes from

(2) Share our growing methods

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Children will listen to two stories and when prompted engage in dancing, singing and shaking musical instruments. The workshop ends with a group performance demonstrating everything that they have learned. No registration required. 

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.

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

What makes you happy?

Card and board games? Knitting and coloring? Discussing the news? Maybe socializing with your friends or meeting new ones. Whatever it is, you and others can relax and do whatever activity makes you happy.

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration.

Co-sponsored in partnership with Friends of Crestwood Library and Concerts in Motion.

Mondays

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via ZOOM

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z  & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical JAZZ interlude in your day!  

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

If you want to start learning Spanish from the bottom up, you've come to the right place!

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z  & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude in your day!  

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

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.  

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

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

Join Jackie and Crestwood Crew to discuss different ways to have eco-friendly celebrations for special occasions.

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Mondays 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.

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Understanding Political Roles and Ballet sheets -
Are you confused about the responsibilities of elected officials? Who do you contact ? City Counsel, Mayor, County Legislators, Assembly Persons, State Senators, Congressman, Judges

Wondering how to balance a budget? Want to save up for vacation? Join Sally and Aureo Pinto for this interactive workshop.

Build something with the Library's legos and put it on display! No registration.

Tina McGeough, a Stop & Shop Registered Dietitian, will cover the simple ways to save time and money to find options to support you on your health journey. She will also lead a cooking lesson on bean dip and a rainforest smoothie.

In modern day Brazil, an indigenous Black man from the North moves to an industrialized southern town populated by the descendants of Austrian expats to work in a milk factory.

Listen along with  Z  &  Crestwood Crew to experience a magical musical interlude in your day!  

Explore the invisible and amazing power of magnets with experiments and games.

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. 

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Fridays, 3-5 pm

Children's Room, 2nd Floor

*When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Want to help your garden thrive? Let's talk about environmentally friendly approaches to gardening. We will work on the raised bed garden at Crestwood to practice so you can bring your learning home.

Drop in and make a card for Mother's Day! No registration.

Join the Crestwood Crew for Crafternoon! Make a card to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, May 14th.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. 

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. 

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Fridays, 3-5 pm

Children's Room, 2nd Floor

*When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

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

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Earn Community Service Hours for School.

Play PS 5 and VR Games with your friends.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. 

Weather permitting - Join the Crestwood Crew to decorate our sidewalk with a colorful chalk mural!

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Fridays, 3-5 pm

Children's Room, 2nd Floor

*When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Get some in-person inspiration from Coach Charlie of HardKnocks Gym. 10 minute fitness consultations-set goals, learn exercises and get advice. Don't forget to register for your 10 minute appointment!

In celebration of Mother's Day Weekend, Emilie Surtees will perform songs to uplift, inspire, and show gratitude to our mothers.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Join Phil and Crestwood Crew to spring into action for the community!

A new craft or activity and snack each week!

Tweens enjoy playing PS 5, Switch, XBOX One, and VR.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Children, teens, adults and seniors are invited to join us to create art with us. Bring your own supplies to create beautiful Cinco de Mayo inspired art with Say from the Crestwood Crew.

Say hello to our summer reading ambassador, Cooper the therapy dog. You can chill out with him and tell him about the book you are reading!  If you would like to read to Cooper, please register here.  Space is limited.

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use. *Masks must be worn.

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

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

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

YOM Walks with Friends of Crestwood Library

Tuesdays at 5:15pm

Meet in front of the Library

Join Friends of Crestwood Library Board Members for weekly walks around the neighborhood.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, author Jerome Enders and TuT Publishing will be discussing his book:
Yonkers: The Lost City of Hip Hop.

This event is a registered program. You must register to participate.

Adults Who Read Young Adult Books - A Book Club Just for YOU!

Featured Read: Chaos Theory by Nic Stone

100 Female Artists

A panel of first year medical students currently attending Einstein College of Medicine will provide practical advice for high schoolers interested in entering the field of medicine. Q&A to follow a 30-minute panel discussion.

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 is a Hybrid Program: Join In-person or Via Zoom

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

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

Join local author Carolyn McLaughlin as she discusses her book South Bronx Battles: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Renewal, and learn about her experience as a social worker in the South Bronx.

In honor of Mother’s Day in May, we will explore the representation of Motherhood in Art throughout art history in a variety of images that are grouped thematically, including paintings, sculpture and other media.

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

Program note: You must register to receive a link to the virtual talk.