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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
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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 "Teens" group

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

9:00am–10:00am
Teens
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Roosevelt HS Class Visits.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Services Society of Yonkers

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Training
Event Details:

FSSY Workshop.

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. 

 

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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 "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 Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
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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
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room (3rd Floor)
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
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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. 

 

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

English Conversation Group

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: En Español, Learn a Language
Event Details:

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

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

New Perspective Art Talks

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

Bring your observations and opinions to share in this highly interactive, disscusion-based art class. Each week Elizabeth Gronke, Art Therapist and access educator, will present a slide show based on a different, thought provoking theme.

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

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

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

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 1

10:45am–11:45am
Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
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 (2nd Floor)
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
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: En Español, 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.

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Seniors: Expand your travel independence!

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Regain your freedom of movement with this Bee-Line bus training program specifically designed for seniors.  As we age, transportation shouldn't limit our independence—it should enhance it!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Artist in Residence Ridikkuluz

11:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery (4th Floor)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

The Riverfront Art Gallery is proud to announce our NEW Artist in Residence, RIDIKKULUZ! 

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 2

11:45am–12:45pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
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 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly sensory hours from 1pm-3pm on Wednesdays!

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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.

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: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive With Dr. David H. Rosmarin

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:

What if instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening talk, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Dr.

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

Casanova's Big Night

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Become a Teen Leader!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
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
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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

Big Hero 6 (PG) - AAPI Onscreen Family Film Series

3:45pm–5:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, join us in the Sensory Room for a showing of Big Hero 6 (PG) .

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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

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Registration Available
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with 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
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Build Your Own Air Purifier

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Environment & Ecology, Health & Wellness, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

STEM/Technology

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

Learn how to build your own air purifier from experts from GroundWork Hudson Valley using materials provided at the workshop. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
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Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

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 Homework Helper Station
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
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Live Drawing with Model

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Riverfront Art Gallery
Registration Available
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and master the art of figure drawing with our fun and exciting live drawing classes in the gallery with a live model!

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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