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Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

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

Learn to Play Mahjong

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. Learning and playing games help support cognitive skills, reduce stress, and promote social connection. 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

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

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

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

Computer Class

Yonkers Public Library's technology classes help adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow comfortable in today's digital world. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to creating spreadsheets in Excel, there is a class for everyone. No prior knowledge of topics is required. 

Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II.

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

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

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

Learn Microsoft Word

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime with Mr. Ralph

11:00am–11:45am
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and places!

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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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Stretching for Seniors

12:00pm–12:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. This class is specifically designed to help older adults and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Songbook Tuesdays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Spring Break Fun! Board Games & Puzzles @ Will!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring the family and play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

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

Cinema Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: The Truman Show (Rated PG). 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Earth Day Clean-up Celebration

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Once again Jackie and Crestwood Crew set off for another adventure into the woods off of Read Avenue to declutter the area. Trees and plants need to breathe too!

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Outdoors

This program will be held outdoors.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Riverfront Playtime

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

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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 "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.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

3:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

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Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pop Up Earth Day Planting

3:45pm–4:45pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 2
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with small pot planting.

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

Earth Day: DIY Bird Feeder Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly craft as we make bird feeders using natural and recycled materials! Learn about local birds and how small actions can help our environment. This is a peanut-free activity. 

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Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Plant a Seed for Earth Day!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a special planting activity! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

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Acknowledgment: Con Edison

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This program is made possible through generous support from Con Edison.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art with Erica: Celebrate Earth Day!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!

All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating your own Earth art!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art with Erica: Celebrate Earth Day!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
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Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We provide the materials and you bring your creativity.

Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating your own Earth art in person with us while we watch Erica on ZOOM and follow along.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Riverfront, Teen Gaming

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

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 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 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 (2nd Floor)
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 "Everyone" group

NYS -Office of Children and Family Services

4:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Family Night - Family gathering/ presentation/ Government use 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Children's Chess Class

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
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.

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

Zumba on Zoom

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Virtual
Closed
Registration Available
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yonkers Historical Society

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting