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.

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!

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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.

Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends?

We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Library Main Reading Room.

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.

This class will cover the basics of how to use library apps to access e-books and e-audiobooks (Libby, Hoopla) and stream movies (Hoopla, Kanopy). Registration is required.

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

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

Honoring Juneteenth and Pride Month

Come and be inspired by the artists Beauford Delaney, Jean- Michel Basquiat, and Julie Mehretu. 

Learn how to create, edit and share documents using Google Docs.

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 3 part course. Registration is 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 Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Book is also available for FREE* on Hoopla in e-audiobook: 

Join us in the National Gallery of Art's outdoor Sculpture Garden for an engaging tour that explores modern and contemporary sculpture in a landscape setting.

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. 

Learn the basics of using Canva to create digital media, such as flyers.

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.

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!

Early Voting

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

Celebrate Summer Reading... your Adventure Begins at Your Library with us this summer!

Story & crafts for Father's Day!  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.

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready to meet you!

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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.

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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.

CPR

Friends of Yonkers Public Library invite you to Meet the Candidates in the June 25 Primary for Federal, State, County and Local Offices

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.

Do you have any personal finance questions?

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

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

Enjoy a free entrance and tour at Dia Beacon, a museum housing the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960's to the present.  Tour is 1 hour long but feel free to wander around the museum after the tour.   Regis

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

A musicale featuring popular duets.  Free and open to the public

Japan has barely recovered from the Second World War when a gigantic peril emerges off the coast of Tokyo.

Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to ma

Join the Resource Specialist and Nurse 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.   

A former beauty queen and mom prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the "Miss Juneteenth" pageant.

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

With over 60 games to choose from, you're sure to find something you'll love to play with your family and friends. We've added more games for young children to our collection too, so even toddlers can join in the fun!

The opening for "Radical Joy," the latest exhibition at Riverfront Art Gallery.

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Join Liz and the crew to start your summer reading activities with a story and a yummy beach pudding parfait.

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Mix and Match Mondays

This 3-week beginner class will cover basic ukulele skills, including strumming, chords, and finger picking.  You should be able to attend all 3 sessions.

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.

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.

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Earn Community Service Credit for School.

Come to Crestwood and learn how to identify weeds such as poison ivy, chickweed, broadleaf plantain, and Japanese knotweed to effectively remove them from your garden.

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.

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.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Say Marte to create a piece of artwork in honor of Juneteenth.

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.

Join us after school for some crafting fun as we celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day on June 11th! 

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

Join us for Tap Out where parents help parents navigate their child's needs when it comes to completing homework.

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.

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

Learn to make music and mix beats with SoundTrap.

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.

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

Join us for Tap Out where parents help parents navigate their child's needs when it comes to completing homework.

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.

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.

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.

Today we take a stroll with Professor Val Franco for a look at the work of Spanish/Basque Surrealist artist Remedios Varo and her mystical works.  Her style explored the fantastical and she was friends with both painter Leonora Carrington, an

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!