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Creation Station: Holiday Cards

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Everyone

Make someone's holiday merry and bright with a handmade card! 

We have the supplies, you bring the creativity. Create a card and/or Holiday project with simple materials to celebrate the season. 

 

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

Make someone's holiday merry and bright with a handmade card! 

We have the supplies, you bring the creativity. Create a card and/or Holiday project with simple materials to celebrate the season. 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crestwood Month Long Puzzle Grab & Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

Swing by Crestwood Library to Grab & Go a Jigsaw or word puzzle. Jigsaw puzzle donations are welcome, please make sure jigsaw puzzles have all the pieces!

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:

Swing by Crestwood Library to Grab & Go a Jigsaw or word puzzle. Jigsaw puzzle donations are welcome, please make sure jigsaw puzzles have all the pieces!

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Our scavenger hunt will be up all month in December.

Come by to participate and bring your library card to check out some books from our displays!

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Our scavenger hunt will be up all month in December.

Come by to participate and bring your library card to check out some books from our displays!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Activity Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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 holiday 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 holiday theme!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Grab 'n Go: Christmas

All Day 12/5 - 12/31
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 5th and pick up a Christmas-themed activity packet while supplies last.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 5th and pick up a Christmas-themed activity packet while supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Grab 'n Go: Hanukkah

All Day 12/12 - 12/31
Crestwood Adult Computer Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 12th and pick up a Hannukah-themed activity packet while supplies last.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holidays. Come to Crestwood Library beginning December 12th and pick up a Hannukah-themed activity packet while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop RPG Gaming

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Will Teen Area at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

"Join us for an afternoon game of imagination, storytelling, teamwork, and throwing many dice at our Tabletop RPG game night.

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

"Join us for an afternoon game of imagination, storytelling, teamwork, and throwing many dice at our Tabletop RPG game night.

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

Crestwood Knitting Circle

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Academic Support & Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

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).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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:

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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 end on 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 end on June 11.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids' Chess Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Children's Homework Helper Station at Will Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

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

Relax & Restore Sound Meditation with Michelle Clifton

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain.

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

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain.

More Information

Acknowledgment: Westchester County Board of Legislators

This program is made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of the County Executive and the Board of Legislators.

Seal: "County Board of Legislators - Westchester County, NY - County Organized 1683"

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

New York State-Star Program

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Star Program information

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Star Program information

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime @ WILL!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

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

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 55+" group

Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Music by Zev

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion: Coffee House Thursdays

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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

Podcast Recording

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Creative Studio @ Will at Will Library
Program Type:
Staff Only
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Podcast

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Creative Studio @ Will
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Staff Only
Event Details:

Podcast

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

Create Your Family Tree

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!

 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Local History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library's online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry!