All YPL locations will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24 & will be closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

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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. 

 

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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!

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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!

Text reading "Happy Holidays" with graphics of various world holidays including Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa

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!

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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.

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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.

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Yonkers Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at Crestwood Library on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at Crestwood Library on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm.

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Grab 'n Go: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/19 - 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 19th and pick up a Kwanzaa-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 19th and pick up a Kwanzaa-themed activity packet while supplies last.

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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.

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Mercy University - School of Nursing Outreach table

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Table Space 3 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you looking for information about your health or guidance on managing a chronic condition?

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Table Space 3
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you looking for information about your health or guidance on managing a chronic condition?

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Free Play @ Will

Friday, December 19, 2025 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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FSW|COMHPS Program

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Riverfront Table Space 1 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Age Group:
Everyone

FSW|COMHPS Program

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

FSW|COMHPS Program

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Yonkers NNORC Information Table

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

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

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

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Friend of YPL-Book Sale

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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

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Father Goose Stories

Friday, December 19, 2025 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!

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Holiday Toddler Dance Party & Caroling!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Will Children's Storytime Rug at Will Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers

Holiday dance party with treats and caroling around the library! Special guests and surprises, too!

No registration.

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

Holiday dance party with treats and caroling around the library! Special guests and surprises, too!

No registration.

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Tech Drop In

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverfront Learning Lab at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
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: Everyone
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.

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Fun Fridays with Imagination Playground

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Kids

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

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

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

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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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Senior Center -City of Yonkers Parks Dept

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+

Senior center

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

Senior center

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Concerts in Motion: Celebration Fridays

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Everyone

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

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

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

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Holiday Crafts for a Cause: Earring Making with Joan Lloyd

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Crestwood Children's Room at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in some holiday fun with Joan Lloyd and Crestwood Crew for an afternoon of earring making.

Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us in some holiday fun with Joan Lloyd and Crestwood Crew for an afternoon of earring making.

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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"

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Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday: Pride & Prejudice

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+

This December marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Join us in celebrating with a showing of the Academy Award nominated adaption of Pride & Prejudice (PG) starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

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

This December marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Join us in celebrating with a showing of the Academy Award nominated adaption of Pride & Prejudice (PG) starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

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Tech Drop In

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Age Group:
Everyone

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

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Cartoon and Coloring: Hanukkah

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor) at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Age Group:
Kids

Happy Hanukkah! As the holiday comes to a close, we're celebrating with some fun shows and coloring. Join us to watch Clifford, Elena of Avalor, and Blue learn about the history and traditions of Hanukkah with their friends!

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Happy Hanukkah! As the holiday comes to a close, we're celebrating with some fun shows and coloring. Join us to watch Clifford, Elena of Avalor, and Blue learn about the history and traditions of Hanukkah with their friends!

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.