Week Calendar

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening. Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive.  Earn Community Service Credit for School.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

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

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

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.

FSSY Workshop.

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!

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.

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

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 series. Registration 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/87177800403

Bring your observations and opinions to share in this highly interactive, disscusion-based art class. Each week Elizabeth Gronke, Art Therapist and access educator, will present a slide show based on a different, thought provoking theme.

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

We will be meeting at the museum, which is located in New York City 1000 Fifth Avenue shortly before NOON on Thursday, May 8th.  

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.

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.

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! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

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.

Regain your freedom of movement with this Bee-Line bus training program specifically designed for seniors.  As we age, transportation shouldn't limit our independence—it should enhance it!

The Riverfront Art Gallery is proud to announce our NEW Artist in Residence, RIDIKKULUZ! 

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.

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

Drop-in and make a Mother's Day card! 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.

Son of Houdini- forming film making coopertive  

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

Taught by Matthew Marano, Executive Assistant Director of Taconic Opera

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! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

Time to get in fiber with fun, fast and flavorful recipes. 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.

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.

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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.

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!

Join Valerie Litt from Yonkers NNORC and Crestwood Crew Members and meet Vanessa Lesane LPN.

Do you have any personal finance questions?

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

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

Money matters stressing you out? Join Aureo Pinto, Jr.,  Enrolled Agent, Registered Financial Consultant during mental health awareness month.

Join us for a FREE tour of Sherwood House, Yonkers' oldest existing pre-Revolutionary War tenant farmhouse.

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 U.S. marshal boards a small plane to transfer a government witness to New York. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions start to rise as not everyone on the flight is who they appear to be.

This week: One of director William Wyler's three career Best Picture Oscar winners, Mrs.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these movies:

May 6 @ 2:30 pm: Crazy Rich Asians (Rated PG-13) 

May 27 @ 2:30 pm: The Wedding Banquet (Rated R)

What if instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening talk, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Dr.

A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt.

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

Calling all food lovers, avid cooks, and beginner chefs!

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

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

Join Joan Lloyd and Crestwood Crew for an afternoon of earring making.

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.

In celebration of Mother's Day, join Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Producer Evolyn Brooks for this fun, interactive, and creative activity.  Learn how to make and personalize a soy candle.  All candle making supplies will be provid

Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch.

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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. 

In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Join us for Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, and Music.

The Riverfront Art Gallery is proud to announce our NEW Artist in Residence, RIDIKKULUZ! 

Come colaborate and share info on dealing with special needs Children to 12 years old.

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. 

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!

Bi-weekly outreach table outside the teen room.

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. 

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. 

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of Big Hero 6 (PG) .

Come learn about NASA spacecrafts and their missions. Put together a spaceship craft.

Join us for some springtime flower fun! We'll start by reading The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. Then we'll plant our own seeds to bring home in small paper pots. Materials available while supplies last.

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. 

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.

We're celebrating Fintastic Friday with a movie and craft! Join as we watch Pixar's Finding Nemo (G) and create clothespin sharks. Materials available while supplies last.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a story and craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

Podcast Tour

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

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 the joy of reading with Book Bingo!

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.

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.

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with 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.

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. 

Join us after school for some crafting fun in honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11. 

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.

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness month with a story and craft! Author Danaija Burton will read from her book, "Boys Can Cry." Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

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.

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. 

Ridikkuluz, the Riverfront Art Gallery's artist in residence, will be teaching participants how to create a finished work using easy-to-learn abstract painting techniques. All supplies are included. Join us for a fun evening!

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

This class is in person at the Riverfront Library and on Zoom simultaneously. Join us either way!
In-person dates: March 4 & 11, April 1 & 8, May 6 & 13

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

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model!

Friends of Crestwood Library invite you to join us for our Annual Meeting.

Guest speakers from:

Hillcrest Lakers - Mike Cavallo and John Kerrigan

Annunciation Ladies Guild - Andrea Mangino

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin