Week Calendar

Class Visit

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.

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!

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.

City of Yonkers Tax Collection

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

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.

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

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

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 for conversation 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.

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

Join Crestwood Historical Society IN PERSON at CRESTWOOD LIBRARY for coffee, cookies, and camaraderie at 10 a.m., and then at 10:30 followed by the featured presentation:

Tuckahoe: Marble Capital of the World

Tuckahoe: Marble Capital of the World

What do the Washington Monument, the Washington Square Arch, the US Capitol, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Soldier Field all have in common?

Need a US passport?  Let us help you

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(914)995-3082

Author Kevin Grimes presents storytime with a special reading of his book "My Daddy Loves Me."

No registration.

Get ready for National Library week with Ms. Nancy!

Come and celebrate books by making your own book craft!

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!

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

Learn the basics on how to use your smartphone, and make your life easier! Topics include basic functionality of smartphones/devices, a comparison of Android and Apple products, safety, and an example of a phone plan among some othe

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.

Staff Lunch

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.

Class Visit

A party celebrating your child & reading! For everyone who's on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" journey, and those who need to start! No registration.

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.

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!

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

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

Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy.

Join Alyssa Advincula from Feeding Westchester for an interactive food presentation featuring National Food Month and National Library Week.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for a afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is required. 

Happy Unicorn Day! Join us to celebrate with a unicorn craft and party favor. Plus, help decorate our giant coloring sheet!

Materials available while supplies last.

During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb.

Join Joan Lloyd and Crestwood Crew for an afternoon of earring making during National Library Week.

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.  

Yonkers Future Stars - Teen/ Young Adult Talent Show Auditions. 

Calling all dancers, singers, poets, rappers and bands ages 13-25 years old.

In 1909 Celie a black American girl is given away in marriage by her abusive father to a local farmer Albert who treats her cruelly.

Pelham Larks-Women's Acapella Singing Group Sponsored by the Friends of YPL

Free concert open to all

Parents and children please join us in the Cove where we can watch a the Great North America Eclipse! Solar eclipse sun shades will be given out. Remember to never look directly at the sun without eye protection!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.

Monthly Meeting

There’s nothing like a cold drink on a hot day.

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.

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.

Join Say Marte for a fun hour of mixed media and munching in celebration of National Library Week.

All supplies & snacks are provided, just bring your creativity.

Registration required.

weekly meeting

Mix and Match Mondays

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.

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.

Come learn about Jackie Robinson, one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived. Hear about his life and fame.

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.

Learn Spy Skills with special STEM activities! Codes, puzzles, and more! Recommended for ages 8-12. No registration.

Children in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 are invited to participate in this fun Bear & A Book Program.

Come hear Peyton and Lauren read a book to their own bears, Candy Bear & Sprinkles.

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.

Grab some pens and paper! Come and learn how to draw face portraits.

Teens can come play solar eclipse bingo, enjoy a heavenly snack and pick up a pair of solar glasses.

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 Unicorn Day with a story and craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Say Marte to create fun illustrations of some of your favorite and iconic storybook characters.

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

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.

NOTICE: Beginning the month of May, the class time will move to 3:00 - 4:00

Wednesday, April 10: Watercolor Sewing 2-Parts

Part 1

Learn to make music and mix beats with SoundTrap. Workshop meets weekly on Wednesdays in April from 4-5:30pm in Tech Central.

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.

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.

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.

Weekly Support Meeting

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.

Monthly Meeting

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to enjoy a  Free Jazz Combo concert featuring Young Musicians of Westchester*.