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!

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.

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

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

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.

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.

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

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

Wouldn't it be nice to extend the life of items you use and rely on everyday? Let's reduce waste, share skills, and make friends at Crestwood Library's second annual Repair Cafe.

Visit the Children's Floor for free comics for kids, available for children 12 and under while supplies last. Take them home and keep them forever - books given during this event are completely yours.

Join us to celebrate Yonkers as a World War II American Heritage City, honor local heroes, and learn about the Yonkers Home News! 

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 Yonkers Arts Weekend to learn an easy technique for painting beautiful poppy flowers. No previous experience required and all materials are provided. 

Be on time or your seat may be released!

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

Better understand the ins and outs of your smartphone through the help of one-on-one assistance. 

First come, first serve basis. 

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.

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

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.

It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it! Soil richness and fertility makes the difference between mediocrity and abundance in your vegetables and herbs. Join us at Crestwood to learn how to feed your soil, so that your soil will feed you.

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

Join Yonkers NNORC  & YPL on a guided tour of Untermyer Gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world.

Experience the transformative benefits of an outdoor meditation practice. Enjoy the fresh air, natural light and the gentle

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Move and groove to toddler tunes! Hokey Pokey, chicken dance, and other favorites! 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

Celebrate Yonkers Art Weekend the right way: Brunching it up!

Sit down with friends and make new ones while participating in relaxing & fun art activities and enjoying yummy brunch foods.

Stencil and style your own cards.

Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend and get crafty with our art supplies! Pastels, paints, and more! No registration. In collaboration with Yonkers Arts.

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!

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.

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

Join us in a fun and relaxed environment as we are lead through an easy painting exercise culminating in a beautiful piece of art to take home! We're so fortunate that the artist Ridikkuluz will be leading us!

Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend at the library.  Stop by and create beautiful diamond art butterflies.  No registration necessary and all ages are welcome.

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.

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

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

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for an afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is required. 

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 local Yonkers artist Erica Soto to create your own landscape in the style of Yoon Hyup.

We provide all the art supplies.

Registration is required.

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!

These master poets will read poetry and then introduce two-three new young poets to read and encourage a safe space for them to explore their craft. Passing the poetry baton to the next generation. Being Mentors and Metaphors leading creativity.

Celebrate the art of comic books with Cat Kid and friends! Join us on the Children's Floor to make a fun Supa Buddies craft to bring home.

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

Monthly meeting

Embark on a 60-minute virtual journey through Salvador, the vibrant capital of Bahia, Brazil. Known for its colonial architecture and rich Afro-Brazilian culture, Salvador offers a unique blend of history and modern urban life.

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.   

Years after the death of Maximus, Lucius is forced into the Colosseum after his home is conquered by tyrannical twin Roman Emperors.

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

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.

Celebrate Yonkers Arts Weekend at the library.  Join us to paint Lily of the Valley which is May's birth flower, and there will be bunches growing all over the place.  Please register below:

Create Mandalas.

A one hour performance of jazz, blues and soul music which includes voice, guitar, bass, drums.

Make a clay bowl with artist May Elian! This is a fun and easy project with lots of beautiful impact! All materials are provided, but you must register and be on time or your seat will be released!

weekly meeting

Mix and Match Mondays

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. 

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

Come learn about famous astronauts and their missions in space!

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!

May is the month to plant summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Today we will concentrate our efforts on our tomato seedlings: watering, soil ph, and fertilizer. We will also nurture and plant our other summer veggies as well.

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. 

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 Moana 2 (PG).

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.

Welcome to Pizza Planet! To celebrate National Pizza Party Day, we're serving pizza to enjoy while watching Toy Story 2 (G).

Join Primavera Marte on this nature walk as we look at trees in our neighborhood. Using will our YPL Bird Backback, discover the beauty of the trees and birds in Crestwood. 

Celebrate the merry month of May with a story and dance around the Maypole. No registration.

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.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!

All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

Get ready for Memorial Day by creating an Amercian Flag

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 Owl Diaries Series by Rebecca Elliott! Recommended for ages 8-12. No registration.

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.

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.

Westchester County - League monthly meeting.

Union Meeting

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. 

Celebrate National Frog Jumping Day 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 jump into reading together!

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
 

Monthly meeting

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

Join author Liann Zhang as she chats about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead. 

Why are trees important to us? 

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm.