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!

Join us for an interactive program of songs and stories for children ages 1 1/2 to 4. 

Come and have fun with Ms. Judy!

Join Local Yonkers Yoga Teacher Shannon Reilly 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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.

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel and work with a spreadsheet!

September 19: Learn the Basics

September 26: Advanced

Registration Required 

Taught by Rosetta Derentiis

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

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

Learn to create, edit and share spreadsheets using Google Sheets.

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.

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

Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

Meet one on one with a digital navigator from The STEM Alliance to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program offering up to $30 discount on internet connectivity. Walk-ins welcome.

Driving Safety Course

Call John Symonds for registration (914) 305-0712

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

This free in-person practice test is a great way to find out how you may score on the new digital SAT without having the score count. Students will receive detailed instructions on how to log on and complete the test on library computers.

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

You choose what you want to paint!  We have plates, glasses, piggy banks, and more.  Please register below.

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

Learn how to incorporate traditional seasonings and staples foods from Latino American into your meals.

Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism.

Led by Tarsha Gibbons, personal trainer and founder of Gibbons Family Fitness

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

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

Get one on one tech assistance. First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

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

Join Latina author Susie Jaramillo and puppet pal Kiki Chickie for a bilingual Canticos storytime to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 

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

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

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

Created by two friends in 1995 as a joke, Talk Like a Pirate Day, on September 19, has become a beloved faux-holiday that lets everyone channel their inner Jack Sparrow.

59 library cards distributed to SLC students

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

Senior Center / Yonkers Parks Department

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

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

The Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College provides children opportunities to create their own play experiences out of recycled and found materials through Community Adventure Play Experiences, or CAPE.

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 Valerie Litt, Z & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

According to the National Council on Aging, financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re often referred to as “the crime of the 21st century.” Join elder law attorney Sara E.

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

Fall is a time to focus on falling into good habits. Join NNORC Nurse, Mary Jenkins, for an informative presentation on tips to improve your sleep.

Join Latina author Susie Jaramillo and puppet pal Kiki Chickie for a bilingual Canticos storytime to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. 

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords.

Play PS 5, VR and Board Games with your friends.

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

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

Por Amor al Habla es un grupo de lectura y conversación híbrido (puedes asistir en persona ó en línea).

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse PG-13

Learn to create a logo for yourself or your small business. This is a 2 part workshop and students will attend both sessions. This is an introductory class and students do not need prior Adobe Illustrator knowledge.

Play Loteria

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

No registration required. 

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

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

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

No registration required. 

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

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.

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

No registration required. 

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

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.

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Fridays, 3-5 pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Join Serena Norr of Let’s Make a Play for an in-person playwriting workshop. Playmakers will learn how to develop their own 10-minute play.

You choose what you want to paint!  We have plates, glasses, piggy banks, and more.  Please register below.

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.

Avast ye, Mateys, join us for some swashbuckling fun! Pick your pirate name, listen to a pirate story, make your own pirate hat, and learn how to talk like a pirate!

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.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to create a beautiful work of art inspired by the art of Joan Miro to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Art supplies:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

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.

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.

Start the academic year with a celebration! Learn about library resources for school success! School supplies, snacks, and giveaways! No registration. 

Start the academic year with a celebration! Meet live animals from the Animal Embassy Experience! Learn about library resources for school success! School supplies, snacks, and giveaways! No registration.

Come to our library for a fun back to school fair.

Find out about:

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Sign up for a library card or Swap out your old library card for a new one

Meet our Homework Helper Sarah Hawkins

Join Serena Norr of Let’s Make a Play for an in-person playwriting workshop. Playmakers will learn how to develop their own 10-minute play. Starting from idea to a full

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.

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.

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. 

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.

There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, November 22.

Join Prof. Val Franco for a look the varied work of Fernando Botero in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Please join us for an hour of mindfulness. Rarely do we make good decisions when we act from a place of fear. Practicing mindfulness through breathing, chair yoga and Yoga Nidra can help to shift into a place of love.

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:00pm.

Read The Magician by Colm Tóibín