Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Body/Mind Fitness with Helena

9:00am - 10:00am
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Free Play @ Will

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shannon McDonough Reservation

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Creative Studio @ Will
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Only
Event Details:

Podcast recording

This event is in the "Adults" group.

GED Tutoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Job Search Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Business
Event Details:

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Rhyme-Time with Nancy

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Intro to Microsoft Word

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 1

10:45am - 11:45am
Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Babies and Books

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
Cancelled

Art Starts: Toddlers Explore Fine Art

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month, Riverfront Art Gallery
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 2

11:45am - 12:45pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Chinese Bilingual

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory Room Open Hours

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

YPL Presents: An Author Talk with Smithsonian Scientists about Tropical Bats

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Salsa: Free Dance and Percussion Workshop

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Will Library
Closed
Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month, Music & Dance
Available
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cover Crops: A Cozy Finale for the Garden

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Library Courtyard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Will's Nintendo Switch Club for Teens

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

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!)

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
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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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Get Started with Chess!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

A brief introduction to the rules and pieces of chess for children ages 7-12. No registration.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will 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. 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
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.