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!
Holiday Closing
All YPL locations will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day.
Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.
Podcast recording
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.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading:
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Read the assigned chapter(s) and come discuss with us!
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing and saving documents.
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.
Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.
Art Starts: Toddlers Explore Fine Art
We welcome parents & children to join us on the first Wednesday of every month when we learn about an artist and create beautiful artwork. This Wednesday we'll be reading a story about Latin American artists and creating colorful maracas!
Disclaimer(s)
Parents must stay
Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.
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.
Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion.
Come play in the sensory room! Sensory room open hours are from 1 to 3pm on Wednesdays in October.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Code of conduct
No person while on the premises of the library shall conduct him/herself in a violent or disorderly manner, use abusive or profane language, engage in lewd conduct, disturb any public meeting or assembly, or be found under the influence of alcohol or drugs in such a condition as to threaten the safety and rights of others. The library premises include not only the building, but all associated property, such as sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaped areas.
Free and open to public
It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.
Parents must stay
Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.
YPL Presents: An Author Talk with Smithsonian Scientists about Tropical Bats
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
No Partner Necessary! Bring yourselves, your friends and your most comfortable shoes!
Learn about salsa instruments and how to dance NY club style salsa with Instructor Josie LaRiccia of Josie's International School of Dance.
Get your garden clogs and aprons on because we’re getting muddy in the raised bed. As part of our winterizing plans, we will discuss what veggies, herbs, and flowers we grew at Crestwood Library raised garden bed.
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoors
This program will be held outdoors.
Join us the first and third Wednesday every month to battle it out on the Nintendo Switch. Tournaments will decide who will be the grand winner!! (And get a prize!)
Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.
No registration required.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.
A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.
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.
Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.