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
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
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
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.

GED Tutoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Riverfront Library
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.

Job Search Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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
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
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.

Learn a language with MANGO!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Mango Languages is designed to teach you conversational abilities in many foreign languages and ESL courses. Choose one of over 70 language courses.

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

Babies and Books

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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.

Bilingual Storytime!

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: En Español, Hispanic Heritage Month, Storytime
Event Details:

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

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

The Making of Young Frankenstein!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Available
Seats Remaining: 295
Event Details:

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.

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

Cozy Up With Cooper

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Cooper, a large sheepdog, will come to visit after storytime. It doesn't matter if your child is afraid of dogs or is an animal lover - Cooper is gentle and friendly and ready to meet you!

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

History Lovers Book Club: Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on Solito by Javier Zamora.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concerts in Motion: Chinese Bilingual

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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 "Adults 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment #1

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.   

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
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 "Kids" group.

Cat Day Craft and Cartoon

1:15pm - 3:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate all the kitties of the world on National Cat Day! At 1:15 PM, we'll work on a fun rainbow cat craft. Then at 1:45, we'll watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Plus, receive a cat bracelet when you stop by!

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 55+" group.

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.   

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

The Bicycle Thieves

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

In post-war Italy, a working-class man's bicycle is stolen, endangering his efforts to find work. He and his son set out to find it. The film is in Italian with English subtitles.

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

Rather Be Reading Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Available
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

For people who would rather be reading 90% of their day, join us fellow bookworms to discuss books from different genres.

This month's book: Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Become a Teen Leader!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

During these sessions, youth can expect to participate in the following: 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Series Squad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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

Hey tweens! Join the Series Squad to talk about your favorite book series! Snacks, activities, and book chat!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 203
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Will

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Toastmasters

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yonkers Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Everyone
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm.