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Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Online Health Research Tools: Find What You Need. Know What to Look For.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

There is an abundance of health content available only for the cost of access to the internet or a trip to the public library.  Your challenge: Where to start and how to proceed in a way that makes the best use of time and attention?

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

There is an abundance of health content available only for the cost of access to the internet or a trip to the public library.  Your challenge: Where to start and how to proceed in a way that makes the best use of time and attention?

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

Nature, Art & Service as Medicine With Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

 

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

 

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

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
En Español, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83634751958

Virtual Event
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/83634751958

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

Travel Without Jetlag: Martinique

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Martinique is a lush, mountainous island and an overseas region of France.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement
Registration Available
Event Details:

Located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Martinique is a lush, mountainous island and an overseas region of France.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

The Fight For Lent's Hill

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Local historian and educator John M. McMenimon will examine several of the skirmishes that occurred between the Loyalist and Patriot forces in the CenTuck neighborhood of Yonkers.

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

Local historian and educator John M. McMenimon will examine several of the skirmishes that occurred between the Loyalist and Patriot forces in the CenTuck neighborhood of Yonkers.

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

Create Your Family Tree

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, 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: Genealogy, 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!

 

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

Computer Basics

Friday, January 23, 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.

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

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
En Español, Learn a Language
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83634751958

Virtual Event
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/83634751958

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

YPL Presents: Secrets & Second Chances With Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

 

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love."

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

 

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love."

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

Mystery/Thriller Book Club: A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.

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

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club! Each month we'll discuss a different book, share what we've been reading recently, and recommend favorites.

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

Computer Basics

Friday, January 30, 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.

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, January 31, 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
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Genealogy Research Workshop: African American Genealogy

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Black History & Culture, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Diversity & Multiculture Programs, Genealogy, Local History
Event Details:

Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester.

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Free and open to public

It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.

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

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

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

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

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

Classic Movie Monday – Sabrina (1954)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Classic Movie Mondays:

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

This week: Billy Wilder's charming romantic comedy, Sabrina (1954), starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden.

 

 

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

Classic Movie Mondays

Enjoy matinees featuring classic Hollywood films — and iconic Hollywood stars — from the 1930s, '40s, '50s, and '60s.

This week: Billy Wilder's charming romantic comedy, Sabrina (1954), starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden.

 

 

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No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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

Have you always wanted to try meditation? Have you tried and found it challenging?

In this guided meditation class we will be exploring gentle movement and breathwork as an entry point to relaxation and inner peace.

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, February 7, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

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

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

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

Maker Mondays for Seniors/Adults: Valentine Clay Dish

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Maker Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Show your love to that special someone with adorable heart clay dishes. Register below.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Show your love to that special someone with adorable heart clay dishes. 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

Private Consultation with a Financial Planner

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

Do you have any personal finance questions? Schedule a free 30-minute meeting with William Wu, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business
Event Details:

Do you have any personal finance questions? Schedule a free 30-minute meeting with William Wu, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

AARP Chapter 5247

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting