Week Calendar

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 4 - April 15, 2025.

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!

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

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 4 - April 15, 2025.

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

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Dr. Rubina Heptulla.
 

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

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.

New year 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.

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

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

Registration is Required as Space is Limited. Please Make Sure to Cancel Your Registration if You Change Your Mind.
 

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/87177800403

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Learn how to navigate the library's website, including searching for events and resources, registering for workshops, finding a book club and more.

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.

Computers 101 is designed for beginners who want to learn the basic functions of a desktop computer or need a refresher. The topics covered in this course include getting started, keyboard and mouse navigation, and locating information. 

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.

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Special guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings! In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora en español.

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun 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!

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.

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on Solito by Javier Zamora.

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

February is National Heart Month!

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Meeting

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

A free interactive progrram encouraging life & leadership skills through hands-on fun for students in Grades 6-8.

Five sessions:

Toys, coloring, and fun with our big blue blocks for ages 0-8! No registration.

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!

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.

Learn simple ways to add heart healthy foods to your weekly meal regimen. Tina McGeough, a Stop & Shop Registered Dietitian, will share simple flavorful recipes and discuss how they can support and benefit your health.

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 doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

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

Tina is a registered dietitian at Stop & Shop.  Tina has spent over 15 years developing and implementing health and wellness programs throughout New York City.

Come play in the sensory room during our open hours!

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun & put it on display!

Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us.

No registration required.

Calling all crocheters and aspiring crocheters!

Join Alison Robles for an hour of crochet fun.

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

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

A vigilante takes a job as a high-class prostitute to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend.

The Winter Warmup Challenge just isn't for books this year, but movies too! If you join us to watch all these snow filled films, you'll get a chance to win some awesome prizes! So make sure to miss not even one!

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.   

Conclave follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events–selecting a new pope. The Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world, locked together in the Vatican halls.

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: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 

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!

Presented by ArtScapades 

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

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

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

When a strange, unkempt man dressed head to toe in leather began traveling the roads of New York and Connecticut in a pattern repeated every 34 days, the people of the region immediately took notice.

Join us for an exciting movie full of magic and adventure! Mary's summer with her aunt has been totally boring - but it doesn't stay that way for long.

weekly meeting

Each week we’ll explore a different area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) in a fun and creative ways! *Registration recommended - Seating is limited. Registration is separate for each Sunday.

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Pizza & Puzzles

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.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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

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!

We're hosting four sessions of Black History themed bingo! Instead of letters and numbers, we'll be using important figures in Black history as our game board spaces, learning a bit about each as we go along.

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

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

No registration required. 

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

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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

No registration required. 

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

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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.

Join us to celebrate Pokémon Day! We'll be creating paper plate Poké balls to bring home. Design one for your favorite Pokémon! Participants will also receive a free Pokémon card. Materials available while supplies last.

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

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 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 Babysitters Club graphic novels! 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.

Movie: Disney's Mulan. 

The ancient Chinese legend of a courageous princess who breaks tradition by joining the Imperial Army to save their beloved empire.

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.

Celebrate Polar Bears with a story and craft! No registration. Recommended for children aged 4-7.

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

Tadaca Educational Solutions LLC is providing industry-focused courses and certifications to empower individuals for career success in fields such as supply chain management.

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.
 

 In 1949, violence occurred at two Paul Robeson concerts in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Citizens of Peekskill unleashed violence that resulted in hundreds of injuries and made national news.

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

Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.

Monthly Meeting

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

Celebrate Black History with The National Parks Service, with Greenburgh, Irvington John C. Hart Memorial, Mt. Kisco, Town of Pelham, Tuckahoe and Yonkers Public Libraries!

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historical Site

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Thursday, February 27, 2025 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!