Week Calendar

Class Visit

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

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 6 - April 10, 2024.

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 Visit

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!

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 6 - April 10, 2024.

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.

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.

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. 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.

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

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/84085357942 Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8408535794

Our next book selection is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart.Join us starting February 7th as we read one chapter per week of Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Livin

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, learn how to create and store files and folders and learn about the Cloud, Wi-Fi and more. 

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. 1st Thursday of every month.

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 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents.

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

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer.

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

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Help us do our Maker Space spring cleaning!  Design the item of your choice.  Please register below.

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.

Physical Therapy Doctoral students from Mercy University will be presenting on strategies to help older adults get up from the floor, with particular focus on balance improvement to prevent falls.

This ASL Part II series continues from Part I, introducing more advanced concepts and improving language skills in American Sign Language.

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction.

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.

An informal, interactive and fun-filled musical experience designed for young listeners. No registration.

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

Messiah Baptist Church - Prostate Cancer Awareness Seminar

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

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

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

Sarinah Jean Baptiste, a financial professional from New York Life Insurance Company, is offering a seminar that will explore the basics of building financial security, including managing debt, growing savings, and safeguarding against r

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

Monthly Meeting

Join us at Crestwood for a fun way to celebrate wildlife with games, puzzles, and snacks.

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

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

Meeting ID: 5270678391

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

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

Ukulele meetup group for adults. For beginners to advance and enjoy playing with other ukulelists.  Basic knowledge of the ukulele needed as well as bringing your own instrument.  

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.  

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

Get ready to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with our annual Lucky Charms milkshakes.  

*While supplies last.

After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.

Please join Jeremiah Drummond creator of Precubs of Love in an event sponsored by Yonkers Public Library and Friends of Crestwood Library.

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

Against the backdrop of the Irish War of Independence, two brothers fought a guerrilla war against British forces. 

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.

Find out about online research resources available through YPL and the New York Public Library, and learn how to find full-text books online.

It's Irish American Heritage Month! Join us to watch The Secret of Kells, a thrilling animated adventure based on Irish history and mythology from acclaimed Irish studio Cartoon Saloon.

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create an eyeglass case for your glasses or sunglasses.  Please register below.

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers.

weekly meeting

Giant Connect 4, Jenga, Board Games and more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun & put it on display! No registration required.

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.

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

Help us do our Maker Space spring cleaning!  Design the project of your choice.  Please register below.

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.

Come experience the realm of planeswalkers, Eldrazi, Phyrexians and the vast, extended MTG universe. Play matches - casual or exhibition - and trade cards, or take advantage of our Welcome Decks to get into the game. All are welcome!

Spring refresher

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to commemorate Women's History Month.  We will be creating art inspired by the work of Hilda Aaf Klint.

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

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.

Spring refresher

This class is only online via Zoom.

4:00 to 5:00 pm

Virtual Workshop

Invite Link

You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships. 

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 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.

Proctoring for Daniel Stadt.

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, June 19.

Discover the art of podcasting in this new course, where we unravel the secrets of impactful storytelling, essential recording techniques, and the intricacies of podcast production.

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to to join Joe Rao on March 5 for a presentation to examine the mechanics of what causes eclipses as well as how you can safely observe and enjoy this amazing astronomical event.