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Silver Linings: Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for 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 conversation over coffee and tea.

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Memoir Writing Workshop

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction. Patrons should be able to commit to all four sessions. To register please contact Rachel at rachell...

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

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction.

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Developing Young Leaders

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Will Senator Flynn Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

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Get Organized! Decluttering

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join Patricia D. Manning, Psy.D. for tips and tricks for time management, organization and planning.  Tonight's topic: Decluttering Please joi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Adults are invited to join Patricia D. Manning, Psy.D. for tips and tricks for time management, organization and planning. 

Tonight's topic: Decluttering

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Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

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Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords. Other crafts are welcome too such as knitting & crocheting, board g...

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 figuring out the latest crosswords.

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Read with Cooper @ Crestwood

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Read to Cooper the Service Dog starting @ 4PM in-person at the library! Recommended for ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome to read and listen to books. Each child gets 10 m...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Read to Cooper the Service Dog starting @ 4PM in-person at the library!

Recommended for ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome to read and listen to books.

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Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Please join SIFU Hugo I. Morales MFS for beginning Tai Chi Classes. This event is presented in conjunction with the Yonkers Office for the Aging and the Yonkers NNORC. For ...

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

Please join SIFU Hugo I. Morales MFS for beginning Tai Chi Classes.

This event is presented in conjunction with the Yonkers Office for the Aging and the Yonkers NNORC.


For questions, please call: (914) 391-1323.

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Learn to Play Mahjong

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Lower Lobby - Inside at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only.  Registration is required, and all 6 classes must be attended. Those who participated this past summe...

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of mahjong. For beginners only. 

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NY ABLE Information Session

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

A one-hour information session, including a question-and-answer portion, on the NY ABLE Program.  This event will be hybrid and the presenter will be on zoom. Zoom Link:...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

A one-hour information session, including a question-and-answer portion, on the NY ABLE Program. 

This event will be hybrid and the presenter will be on zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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AARP Chapter 5427

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

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Over Eaters Anonymous

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weekly Support Meeting

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

Weekly Support Meeting

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Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 1

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

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Yonkers NNORC @ Will Consultation Appointment 2

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Will Computer Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Wednesdays to find out more about resources, benefits, and referral services in our Yonkers community for residents 60 years of age and over and their families.

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“There’s No Place Like Home”: Celebrating Frank L. Baum’s Birthday @ Crestwood Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Crestwood Crew for a celebration of Frank L. Baum's Birthday. Have a heart, use your brains, find your courage and get to Crestwood... "There's No Place Like Home!" Chec...

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

Join Crestwood Crew for a celebration of Frank L. Baum's Birthday.

Have a heart, use your brains, find your courage and get to Crestwood... "There's No Place Like Home!"

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SUNNYBROOK GARDENS

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Will Auditorium at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Annual Meeting

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

Annual Meeting

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Silver Linings: Senior Talk Thursdays

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crestwood Main Reading Area at Crestwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults 55+
Event Details:

Join neighborhood seniors to gather together socially for 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 conversation over coffee and tea.

Open book laying on top of a row of books.

Memoir Writing Workshop

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Will Conference Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction. Patrons should be able to commit to all four sessions. To register please contact Rachel at rachell...

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

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction.

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A Bear and A Book

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Sensory Room at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children in PreK-3 through 2nd Grade are invited to participate in this fun Bear & A Book Program. Come hear Peyton and Lauren read a book to their own bears, Candy Bear &am...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Authors, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children in PreK-3 through 2nd Grade are invited to participate in this fun Bear & A Book Program.

Come hear Peyton and Lauren read a book to their own bears, Candy Bear & Sprinkles.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Yonkers Public Library - Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Will Board Room at Will Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly stated meeting at the Will Library Board Room on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm.

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Your Finance: How to Monitor, Track & Budget Your Expenses to Figure Out How to Invest the Rest!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

You filed your 2023 Taxes and you may or may not have gotten a refund, had to pay Federal, State or Local Taxes. Find out how to make next year's tax filing even more effective ...

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

You filed your 2023 Taxes and you may or may not have gotten a refund, had to pay Federal, State or Local Taxes.

Find out how to make next year's tax filing even more effective and have your money work for you! 

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Talk Finances with an Expert!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Room 404 at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Career & Business, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how t...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Walking Tour

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn about author Washington Irving and other local historical figures on this one-hour walking tour! Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the hilly terrain. The tour ...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Local History
Available
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn about author Washington Irving and other local historical figures on this one-hour walking tour! Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the hilly terrain. The tour will be held rain or shine.

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Local History drop-in

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Tech Central at Riverfront Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 55+
Event Details:

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer. We can show you additional resou...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Tech Central
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Genealogy, Local History
Event Details:

Interested in doing research on Yonkers and Westchester history? Join us for a research drop-in and learn about what the YPL Archives has to offer. We can show you additional resources for your research, and help you find what you need.