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 Shannon as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

Join us for an interactive program of songs and stories for children ages 1 1/2 to 5. 

Come and have fun with Ms. Daphne! Invite a friend!

This program is made possible with funding from Westchester County Legislature.

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!

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. Learning and playing games help support cognitive skills, reduce stress, and promote social connection. 

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.

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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 5. 

Come and have fun with Ms. Daphne! Invite a friend!

This program is made possible with funding from Westchester County Legislature.

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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. 1st Thursday of every month. 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 computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, using the mouse and opening and closing windows.

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

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

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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

Have fun at Indoor Recess!

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

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

Hear a presentation on animals and their zoo habitat. Make a craft - a small replica of a zoo!

Snacks will be served.

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

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.

Join us for a fun-filled Easter celebration! Decorate eggs with paint, stickers, and more, then search for hidden eggs in an exciting library hunt. While supplies last. 

This 5-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!

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.

Toys, coloring, and fun with our big blue blocks for ages 0-8! 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!

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!

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.

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.

Have fun at Indoor Recess!

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

If you've got a crafts problem, Leila Arisa will solve it. Drop in, and see what we can do to repair a wide variety of household objects, whether that means clothing, appliances or more.

Join Crestwood Crew for a viewing of the New York Yankees vs. San Fransisco Giants. 

Enjoy snacks and check out library materials from our baseball displays.

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

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!

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Join us for our weekly sensory hours from 1pm-3pm on Wednesdays!

Monday: Minecraft Club: Planet Earth - Mycelium Marvels: Protecting Paradise

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

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

Back by Popular Demand! Join our Mini Chefs program for a culinary adventure with bigger flavors! Unleash your child's inner chef with our interactive cooking sessions! Child must attend each session. Hands on cooking activities and games.

The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.

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!

In Celebration of Earth Day, join us to relieve stress and brighten your mood by painting beautiful Hummingbirds and Butterflies. Place them in your flower bed, garden, or anywhere you want, they will bring the more refreshing feel of nature.

Bring the family and play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

"Active Aging" is a comprehensive exploration of the holistic approach to aging that focuses on maintaining physical, mental, and social well-being for a fulfilling and vibrant senior lifestyle.

During this interactive program, participants will embark on a guided journey through Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, including the presidential box and the Petersen House where President Abraham Lincoln drew his last breaths.

Bring the family and play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Come enjoy some of this year's most popular Oscar movies (and in some cases, winners!)

Wednesday, April 2 @ 2:30 pm: A Real Pain (Rated R) starring Winner for Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin

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.

Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.

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Mix and Match Mondays

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

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. 

Happy Unicorn Day! Join us to celebrate with a unicorn craft and party favor. Plus, get creative with some fun unicorn coloring sheets! Materials available while supplies last.

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!

World Health Day is in April! To celebrate, we're creating simple first aid kits. Fill up your kit, decorate it, and bring it home to use when you need it! Materials available while supplies last. 

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

April is Global Astronomy Month! To celebrate, we're learning the shapes of some real constellations and making up our own with an awesome glowing craft. Materials available while supplies last.

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.

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Be a musical superstar! Join us as we sing along with some favorite Disney tunes in the comfort of our Sensory Room. Choose your song, take the microphone, and let us hear your voice!

Everyone is invited to Read with Cooper! Celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

*For this session only, Cooper will arrive at 4:30*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

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

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.

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.

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.

This chess class, aimed at children ages 8-12, provides new and experienced students with a strong foundation in the rules and strategies needed to play the game of chess through guided instruction and supervised play.

Monthly  meeting

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. 

Celerbrate Spring with us at Crestwood Library with storytime fun for all ages. Hop into our Children's Room, wear your pajamas if you like and bring your teddy bears too. Let's have some fun!

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

Monthly meeting

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

Why are trees important to us? 

Anne Swaim, Executive Director, Saw Mill River Audubon will present this multimedia Zoom workshop co-sponsored by the Westchester libraries listed below.

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm.