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Hibernation Station Activities

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Will Children's Activity Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game with a winter animal theme.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game with a winter animal theme.

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Birdfeeder Craft

All Day 1/5 - 1/31
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Environment & Ecology
Age Group:
Everyone

Treat the birds to a simple backyard snack made from easy to find and recycled objects. Stop by Crestwood Library for a sustainable grab n' go DIY birdfeeder. 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Event Details:

Treat the birds to a simple backyard snack made from easy to find and recycled objects. Stop by Crestwood Library for a sustainable grab n' go DIY birdfeeder. 

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Medicare Counselling

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

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Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for light conversation over coffee and tea.

 

Ukeleles

Music by Zev

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

kids using chalk

Chalk It Up!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

More Information

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.

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Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

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Teen Gaming @ Will

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

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The Gourmet Gang Cooking Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Calling all food lovers, avid cooks, and beginner chefs!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all food lovers, avid cooks, and beginner chefs!

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Winter Vase Paint Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Join us for an artful afternoon creating your own winter vase portrait. 

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for an artful afternoon creating your own winter vase portrait. 

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Get Started with Chess!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Will Children's Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

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

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.

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Chess @ Crestwood

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players are welcomed to join in some intergenerational fun.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players are welcomed to join in some intergenerational fun.

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Homework Helper @ Will

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Will Children's Homework Helper Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

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 11.

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 11.

More Information

Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

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Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

Schedule:

A black Nintendo Switch console sits on its dock. The red and blue controllers are in a the black handheld mode adapter in front of the dock.

Kid Switch Gaming

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

The cover of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

Adult Online Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Adult Online Book Club is reading The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

Join local Crestwood Patron Susan Gleason to discuss the book online via ZOOM 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Adult Online Book Club is reading The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

Join local Crestwood Patron Susan Gleason to discuss the book online via ZOOM 

image of hands in gloves holding a heart in the snow

Creation Station: Beat the January Blues

All Day
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone

Beat the January Blues - we have some activities that will help you turn that frown upside down, help you mood uplift and get a great start to 2026.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Beat the January Blues - we have some activities that will help you turn that frown upside down, help you mood uplift and get a great start to 2026.

We've got the supplies and you bring your creativity.

 

 

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Crestwood Puzzle Swap

All Day
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your jigsaw puzzles (complete puzzles no missing pieces please!) to swap out with other puzzles people have donated.

This is part of our Sustainable YOU program series - reuse, reduce, recycle!

 

 

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your jigsaw puzzles (complete puzzles no missing pieces please!) to swap out with other puzzles people have donated.

This is part of our Sustainable YOU program series - reuse, reduce, recycle!

 

 

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Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Nancy Guzman.

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Free Play @ Will

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

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

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La Leche League of Yonkers Breastfeeding Support Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Adults

La Leche League of Yonkers is an informal group offering breastfeeding information, encouragement and support from accredited La Leche League Leaders. Drop into one of our meetups, follow us on social media, or contact a local leader.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

La Leche League of Yonkers is an informal group offering breastfeeding information, encouragement and support from accredited La Leche League Leaders. Drop into one of our meetups, follow us on social media, or contact a local leader.

People seated at computers in classroom setting

Computer Basics

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

This Computer Basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

This Computer Basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer.

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Father Goose Stories

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

hands on laptop

Tech Drop In

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
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 t...

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
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. 

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.