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 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.

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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.

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

Spring is here and there are books aplenty, books galore!

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. 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.

Word is a useful computer program that can be used at home as well as the workplace. Learn the ins and outs of it in this class. Registration Required. 

Kören Beck of Edgemont Art Barn will be presenting a slideshow and art workshop in honor of Women’s History Month, featuring artists Artemisia Gentileschi, Berthe Morisot and Lee Krasner.

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. 

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.

Computers 101 is for beginners to learn the basic functions of the computer and its use. Topics covered will be how to get started, keyboard and mouse navigation, and how to locate information. Registration is limited to six people per class.

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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

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.

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

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

Join Valerie Litt of the Yonkers NNORC and Physical Therapy Doctoral students from Mercy University for a presentation on Seated Yoga

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.

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. 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

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.

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.

Join Alyssa Advincula from Feeding Westchester for an interactive food presentation.

Bring your food questions and sample a recipe from JSY to Fruits and Vegetables.

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

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.  

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to enjoy a concert on St. Patrick's Day at Crestwood Library featuring the local violin-guitar duo of Tom Socol & Sarah Banks playing traditional Irish and Irish-American Music.

Featuring students from the Deidre O'Mara School of Irish Dance

Sponsored by the Friends of Yonkers Public Library

When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

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Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become the founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Deaf History Month by learning about Deaf culture and Sign Language. Everyone will get to take home a packet with signs for the alphabet and some common words.

Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences see her shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe.

Please join the curator and the 28 artists of Bridging Chasms for our opening reception. This is one of our most dynamic and thought-provoking exhibits.

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St. Patrick's Day Charm Bracelets.

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.

Resource for teen health discussions.

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.

Let's get ready for Purim! Before the day of, join us to make crowns to wear during the festivities.

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.

Come learn about World Down Syndrome Day. 

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.

Spring into action with Pete the Cat stories, spring crafts, and snacks at Crestwood Library.

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.

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!

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to celebrate the magic of books, especially at the library!

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

Spring is always a favorite time of year. With Easter coming up and plants springing to life, festive, bright and happy colors come to mind. Join us after school to create a paint chip spring bunny garland! 

Children can read to Cooper the Therapy Dog in person.   

Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

This program is located in the Main Children's Room

Each child gets 10 minutes to read so please register in advance.

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.

Join us as Jackie Agossa reads from her book, "My Mind is Magic." A girl named Layla goes on a journey to achieve her goals and her parent's as well. Come along with Layla to set goals and see if dreams really can come true!

Register to read to Cooper the Therapy Dog.  Check in when you arrive to get your time slot.  

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.

Celebrate the first day of spring with a story and craft! No registration.

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.

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.

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.

¡Únete a nosotros por Zoom el 20 de marzo de 2024 a las 7pm EST mientras exploramos el fascinante fenómeno de los eclipses solares, con un enfoque especial en el próximo evento del 8 de abril de 2024, que será visible en ciertas regiones de Améric

You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek cl

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Read Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson

Then join local Crestwood Patron Susan Gleason to discuss the book online via ZOOM