Will Library reopens at 9am on Tuesday, April 21

Will Library closed due to an issue with defective electrical equipment. That equipment has since been replaced, passed City of Yonkers electrical inspection, and power has been restored by Con Edison. 

YPL thanks the Mayor's Office, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Buildings and Yonkers Fire Department for their help in resolving this issue. We also thank our patrons for their patience and understanding. 

Children's Chess Class

Program Type:

Games & Family Entertainment

Age Group:

Kids
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Program Description

Event Details

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.

Students will learn fundamentals such as: 

  • How each piece moves.
  • The point value of each piece.
  • Check and Checkmate.
  • The different outcomes of the the game. (i.e., win/lose/stalemate)
  • The different phases of the game and their ensuing strategies (i.e., opening/middlegame/endgame)
  • How to properly evaluate a position.
  • How to formulate and implement a plan.
  • How to visualize and conceptualize strategic ideas.
  • How to identify a position's strengths and weaknesses.

More Information

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.