Week Calendar

Learn easy-to-follow mindfulness and meditation exercises to get present and centered - and give yourself some space to breathe and relax with Andrea Kartika Deierlein from Thrive Reiki

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Class Visits.

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.

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!

Class Visits.

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 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.

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.

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

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!

November 14: Learn the Basics

November 21: 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.

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!

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81117519391 Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (Nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/811175193

Join us as we discuss The Molecule of More: How A Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD and Michael E.

Taught by Kören Beck of Edgemont Art Barn, a local artist and art educator, known for her deep knowledge and love of art and design. 

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays 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.

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. 1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month during Open Enrollment.

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.

Bring your favorite teddy bear to the library for a party! Listen to a book about teddy bears and make a teddy bear craft while enjoying a little snack. But the fun doesn't stop there - stay after the party for Katori's Little Shakers!

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

Learn the basics of Google Docs and Microsoft Word, understand the differences, and decide which program is right for you.

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

SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS WHILE SUPPORTING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS! You're never too young when it comes to business. Westchester homeschool C.L.E.A.H.

Driving Safety Course

Call John Symonds for registration (914) 305-0712

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

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

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

Join this workshop to make fun, festive, and flavorful side dishes for the holidays.. Tina McGeough, a Stop & Shop Registered Dietitian, will share simple flavorful recipes and discuss how they can support and benefit your health.

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

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays 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.

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

Join Rachel Levine, winner of 2019's International Short Story Project, and learn how to write memoirs and personal accounts. No writing experience required. Improve your craft, tell your story, and learn to make the world take notice!

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. And separating the real from the phony can be tough – especially when emotions are running high.

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.

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

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!

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

Drop off your gently used and complete sets of board games, card games and puzzles to Crestwood Library starting November 12th.

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.

General Monthly Meeting 

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

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

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and lower Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer.

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

Now is our time to stayed rooted in gratitude for the abundance that the environment provides us. With that in mind, we'll discuss keeping the soil fed. Join us for a leaf preservation craft to decorate your Thanksgiving table.

Come celebrate Play Monopoly Day and International Games Week with a game of Monopoly! Play the game in which an estimated 500 million people have played since 1935.

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.  

Got Money? Want to make your dollars stretch more? Join Sally Pinto Financial Advisor and Aureo Pinto, Jr.  Enrolled Agent, Registered Financial Consultant for this Lunch & Learn and take away some good financial habits.

Barbie PG-13

We are here to help you navigate computers and the internet. We will explain the most frequently asked questions about computers, from putting attachments on emails, deleting your history, where to download files, and more!

Monthly AARP Meeting

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

Join us for a leaf preservation craft to decorate your Thanksgiving table.

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

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.

weekly meeting

Giant Connect 4, Jenga, Board Games and more!

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.

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.

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy the building blocks and other equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in the main children's area. Plus, some additional puzzles will be available to try!

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

No registration required. 

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

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 3:30-5 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.

Come see the Movie Luca!

Luca (PG) 2021 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 35m

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.

Read to Cooper the Service Dog starting @ 4PM in-person at the library!

Recommended for ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome to read and listen to books.

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.

In celebration of National Coming Out Day (October 11^th), Sarah Lawrence College and Yonkers Public Library offer a free workshop designed exclusively for LGBTQ+ teens who have a passion for digital storytelling!

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.

Join our neighborhood social where we drink delicious hot chocolate and decorate our Crestwood Library walkways and courtyard with chalk!

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to honor the holiday with a portrait of a pumpkin for gratitude. All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

This class is only online via Zoom.

Weekly event Beginning October 11

4:00 to 5:00 pm

Virtual Workshop

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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.

Make something special for your Thanksgiving celebration. Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

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

United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and

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.

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian in Room 201! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

This 6 week course will introduce you to the basic concepts of supply chain management, including the basic flow, core models, supply chain drivers, key metrics, benchmarking techniques, and ideas for taking your supply chain to the next level.

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 a registered program. You must register to participate.

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

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.

Are you overwhelmed by Technology? Would you like a simpler way to connect with your audience and potential clients? In this Workshop you will learn:

·How to get organized and stay connected to your audience

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.

Artist from our current exhibit will discuss how they navigate their identity across two or more cultures and its impact in their art.

Join Prof. Val Franco for a look at thankfulness in art as we celebrate Thanksgiving and its representations in the visual arts. From the Hudson River School to representational work in the TwentyFirst Century, images of Thankfulness abound.

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 Will Library Board Room on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:00pm.

Read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante