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Meditation and Chair Yoga with Nancy Guzman

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Holiday Blood Drive at Riverfront

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Atrium (1st Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Blood Drive:

Donating blood is a great way to help our neighbors in need, including people who have been in accidents or are undergoing surgery. 


In the spirit of the season, please plan to donate at the Riverfront Library in downtown Yonkers during our 2025 Holiday Blood Drive.

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Blood Drive

Donating blood is a great way to help our neighbors in need, including people who have been in accidents or are undergoing surgery. 


In the spirit of the season, please plan to donate at the Riverfront Library in downtown Yonkers during our 2025 Holiday Blood Drive.

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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

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Teen Area 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 Teen Area
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, December 22, 2025 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 55+" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Monday, December 29, 2025 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, December 29, 2025 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 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.

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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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, January 5, 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 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, January 7, 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

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:

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

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!

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

Sound Healing Meditation

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+

Michelle Clifton specializes in sound healing meditation with Tibetan Singing Bowls. This artistic meditation will help you relax and de-stress for the new year! Register below.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Michelle Clifton specializes in sound healing meditation with Tibetan Singing Bowls. This artistic meditation will help you relax and de-stress for the new year! 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Qi Gong for Beginners

Monday, January 12, 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 55+" group

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

Medicare Counselling

Thursday, February 5, 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:

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 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

Wednesday, February 11, 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.