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!

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.

Kören Beck of Edgemont Art Barn will be presenting a slideshow and art workshop in honor of Native American History Month, featuring artists Wendy Red Star and Nicholas Gallanin.

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 2 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.

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. 

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85385575796

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!

Get started with spreadsheet software. This class is in-person in Tech Central at the Riverfront Library.

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.

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.

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!

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

Curiosity comes to life through science, art, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and 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 times and places!

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in Greenwich, Connecticut shortly before 11am on Tuesday, November 19th.  Click here for directi

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.

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.

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

Just in time for the holiday season, identify spots to declutter fast, what company notices first, and how to tidy when you are out of time

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.

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.

This 3-part introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) will teach you how to fingerspell the manual alphabet, introduce yourself in sign language, and learn new vocabulary!

Brighten up holiday recipes adding the benefits of nutritional walnuts.  Register below.

Pick up your grab and go at your branch after the event, while supplies last.

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 (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!

Monthly Meeting

Refresh your wardrobe and combat fast fashion by participating in Crestwood Library's first ever sustainable clothing swap!

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!

Learn (and taste) plant-based recipe inspirations for the holiday season.

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.

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

Come play in the sensory room during our open hours!

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.  

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

Free Chamber Music Concert presented by Students at Purchase College Conservatory of  Music

sponsored by the Friends of Yonkers Public Library.

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: Thelma (Rated PG-13)

Join Chandra Sookdeo from the Yonkers Wellness Center for an hour of mediation, breath work, and sound baths.

Get ready for that big holiday dinner by feasting on these films first! It's the perfect appetizer of fun and chaos.

Thursday, November 7: Home for the Holidays (PG-13)

Tuesday, November 19: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (R)

Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism

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.

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

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

weekly meeting

Paint Mini Ceramic Pumpkin Bowls.

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. 

Come explore the history of inventions. Make a craft.

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

No registration required. 

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

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with music, storytelling, and dance. Join Tony Moon Hawk as he shares Native American culture and history.  All are welcome.

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.

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: The Measure by Nikki Erlick

Join us the first and third Wednesday every month to battle it out on the Nintendo Switch. Tournaments will decide who will be the grand winner!! (And get a prize!)

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.

The exhilarating and heartwarming Fantasy-Adventure about the power of imagination and the magic of Friendship.

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.

Calling all crocheters and aspiring crocheters!

Join Maddie Altomare for an afternoon of crochet fun.

We're celebrating National Princess Day with a movie and craft! Join us to watch Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast while we make magical roses inspired by the movie. Materials available while supplies last.

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.

Children ages 8-12 are invited to celebrate National Monopoly Day with us! Enjoy this classic fast-dealing property trading board game that's fun to play. 

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

We will be creating art in the style of Native American artist Wendy Red Star.

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!

This month features the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger! Recommended for ages 10-12. No registration.

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.

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.

Join us for a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce.

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. 

In 1644, a combined force of Dutch and English colonists attacked a Native American village in present day Westchester, NY. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the indigenous people on the Atlantic Coast.

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

Monthly meeting

Weekly Support Meeting

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

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!

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain.

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Read 

Poverty, by America  author Matthew Desmond

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