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Crestwood Knitting Circle

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Search For Change Safe Options Support (SOS) Tabling

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Table Space 1 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Members of Search for Change's Safe Options Support (SOS) Critical Team Intervention (CTI) Program table at Riverfront Library to offer services, referrals and other assistance to unsheltered people.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Members of Search for Change's Safe Options Support (SOS) Critical Team Intervention (CTI) Program table at Riverfront Library to offer services, referrals and other assistance to unsheltered people.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, April 16, 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.

 

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

Intro to Microsoft Word

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

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

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
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.

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

Enhanced Fitness for Seniors

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Will Lower Lobby - Outside at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

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

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Outside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

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

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

Westchester Breathes

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive effect on health and well-being. As the new year begins, reset each moment with calm and clarity.

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

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive effect on health and well-being. As the new year begins, reset each moment with calm and clarity.

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

Timeless Trivia

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Join us for Will's 1st Trivia Tournament!

Get your best brains together to answer questions about a variety of topics. Come ready with a team, or join forces with others the day of! 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for Will's 1st Trivia Tournament!

Get your best brains together to answer questions about a variety of topics. Come ready with a team, or join forces with others the day of! 

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

Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, April 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Book Sale

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

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

Tech Help

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Click here to make a 20 minute appointment. You may also visit the 3rd floor Reference Desk or call (914) 375-7966 for an appointment.

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

Click here to make a 20 minute appointment. You may also visit the 3rd floor Reference Desk or call (914) 375-7966 for an appointment.

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

AYUDA con la TECNOLOGIA en Español

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, En Español, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

AYUDA con la TECNOLOGIA en Español

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

AYUDA con la TECNOLOGIA en Español

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

The Poetry Chronicles

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Come join us celebrate Poetry Month with these beautifully poetic movies. 

Friday, April 3 @ 2:30 pm: The Dead Poet's Society (PG)

Friday, April 17 @ 2:30 pm: Patterson (R)

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Come join us celebrate Poetry Month with these beautifully poetic movies. 

Friday, April 3 @ 2:30 pm: The Dead Poet's Society (PG)

Friday, April 17 @ 2:30 pm: Patterson (R)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Book Sale

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Book Sale

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mercy University Health Education Outreach

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Will Upper Lobby at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Upper Lobby
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

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

Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Conversation with a Leading Expert

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404 (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of YPL-Book Sale

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Book Sale

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Book Sale

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

Movies at Your Library: The Reason I Jump

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking young people who live with autism spectrum disorder, blending their stories with writer Naoki Higashida's insights into autism.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking young people who live with autism spectrum disorder, blending their stories with writer Naoki Higashida's insights into autism.

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

Al-Anon

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

weekly meeting

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

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

Maker Mondays for Seniors/Adults: Painted Watering Cans

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

It's Spring!  Water your plants in style with a personally painted watering can, or use the pitcher as a flower pot. Register below.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

It's Spring!  Water your plants in style with a personally painted watering can, or use the pitcher as a flower pot. Register below.

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

Yonkers Public Library'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.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

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

Knit & Sip

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

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

Please join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines. 

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness, and bring better focus to help people become more centered and better balanced. 

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

Strings Attached Guitar Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required.