Week Calendar

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!

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

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.

Looking for some camaraderie or looking to make new friends? Want to hang out with your friends? 

We have packs of playing cards, coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

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Presented by Eugene J. Boesch Ph.D., R.P.A.

Gain an understanding of the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. Learning and playing games helps stimulate the brain, strengthen your attention, and improve cognitive function.

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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 3 part course. Registration is required. 

This Google Series workshop covers topics such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs and Sheets. You will be registered for all 6 Google workshops in the series. You will learn the basics of each of these applications.

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.

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

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

Read the assigned chapter(s) and come discuss with us!

Mango Languages is designed to teach you conversational abilities in many foreign languages and ESL courses. Choose one of over 70 language courses.

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

Join us to hear a story and watch a book based short film.  Then color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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 light conversation over coffee and tea.

This Google Series workshop covers topics such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs and Sheets. You will be registered for all 6 Google workshops in the series. You will learn the basics of each of these applications.

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

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program is a team of bilingual Community Wellness Specialists designed to provide an extra layer of support to the Westchester community by providing anonymous, free, brief counseling serv

Our first program of autumn reveals a story you’ve likely never heard before, told by a renowned local historian and author making his first appearance with Crestwood Historical Society.

The dynamic Marketing Specialist, Angel Castro, will be teaching this exciting workshop. In this session artists will learn:

1.) How to create engaging and strategic content

2.) An introduction to effective reels and stories

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Support Friends of Crestwood Library Bake Sale!

Bake or buy baked goods and drop them off to the library starting Friday, October 25th at 3pm.

Early Voting

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

Our first program of autumn reveals a story you’ve likely never heard before, told by a renowned local historian and author making his first appearance with Crestwood Historical Society.

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

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

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

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

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

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.

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.

Stories and songs for babies and toddlers.

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). 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

Join iCAMP for some serious STEM fun!

Each week we’ll explore a different area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in a fun and creative ways!

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Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

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

In celebration of Italian heritage we’ll explore the food, flavors, and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. 

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

Join staff attorneys from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley for a presentation on housing issues, landlord-tenant laws, and tenants' rights in New York State.

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

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

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 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.   

Come play in the sensory room! Sensory room open hours are from 1 to 3pm on Wednesdays in October. 

Join us as we celebrate all the kitties of the world on National Cat Day! At 1:15 PM, we'll work on a fun rainbow cat craft. Then at 1:45, we'll watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Plus, receive a cat bracelet when you stop by!

Join Valerie Litt from Yonkers NNORC and Crestwood Crew Members as we celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with delicious Italian treats.

How can I save more money? How much money should I be investing?  How do bonds, CDs and the money market work?

How much do I need to retire? Are questions about your finances scaring you? They don't have to! 

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.  

Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists.

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: Summer of 84 (NR)

Laugh or Scream, Your Choice!

Just in time for Halloween, come join us to watch some spooky flicks that will either having you laughing or screaming (maybe both!)

Tuesday, Oct. 15: Beetlejuice (PG-13)

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.   

In post-war Italy, a working-class man's bicycle is stolen, endangering his efforts to find work. He and his son set out to find it. The film is in Italian with English subtitles.

For people who would rather be reading 90% of their day, join us fellow bookworms to discuss books from different genres.

This month's book: Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, 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.

Francine, Joel and group pay tribute to the legend of Frank Sinatra, his time and his music.  This unique show features songs sung either with Sinatra or recorded by a female singer.  If you enjoy "Old Blue Eyes", you will love

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

An educator from the Wolf Conservation Center will discuss the history, biology, and ecology of wolves in North America, and will also discuss the WCC's work to save endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves.

Join us for the first episode in our three-part Peekskill Riots film series! We welcome documentary filmmaker, Jon Scott Bennett for this screening of The Peekskill Riots: Episode One, The Mighty Oak in the Forest.

A 28-year-old artist gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night.

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Emilie Surtees and accompanying musicians will perform a tribute to the queens of Funk, Rock & Disco.  Emilie will perform songs by Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Donna Summer and more!  This is a FREE concert for all ages.

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Color your own Halloween Canvas Tote Bags.

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

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

No registration required. 

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

Families come to understand that the spiritual journey is the most important journey in life.

Snacks will be provided.

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, PS 5, XBOX One, and more!

Our Sensory Room is on the road! Enjoy equipment typically only available in the Sensory Room for an hour of free play in The Cove. Plus, some additional puzzles and toys 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.

During these sessions, youth can expect to participate in the following: 

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.

Health Educators will offer information regarding teen health and wellness in front of the teen room.

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

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.

Meet author Kristiana Deda as she reads from her book "The Day Food Came Alive!" Q & A and surprises! No registration. Recommended for ages 4-10.

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.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Say Marte to create a quaint picture of a bat hugging a ripe pumpkin for the spooky season!

All you need are some markers, 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.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Hey tweens! Join the Series Squad to talk about your favorite book series! Snacks, activities, and book chat!

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

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.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *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 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.

The Last Homework Helper will be June 18.

Come play our Nintendo Switch with a librarian on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

Enjoy a free tour of the Tenement Museum in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.  Explore the stories of the Rogarshevskys and the Baldizzis, a Jewish family and an Italian family who became neighbors in 97 Orchard in the early 20th century.&nbs

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. 

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Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.

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Weekly Support Meeting

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

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The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Forever Young Adult is a group for YA fans who are a little less "Y" and a bit more "A." Whether you're a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual "To Read" list, all are welcome!