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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

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

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

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This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

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

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–6:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

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 end on June 11.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Relax & Restore Sound Meditation with Michelle Clifton

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 17 2025 Wed

Relax & Restore Sound Meditation with Michelle Clifton

7:00pm–8:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

More Information

Acknowledgment: Westchester County Board of Legislators

This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.

Seal: "County Board of Legislators - Westchester County, NY - County Organized 1683"

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 18 2025 Thu

New York State-Star Program

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Dec 18 2025 Thu

New York State-Star Program

10:00am–3:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

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