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Fantastic Fiber Arts Make and Take Gathering

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
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Calling all crafters and those interested in crafting.

Join Alison Robles @ Crestwood Crew Members for an hour of fiber arts fun.

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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
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Yonkers Writing Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Available
Event Details:

In addition to our writer meet-ups, we offer a variety of poetry trainings such as "Start Your Day Write", and workshops like " YWG Write-a-Thon."  These programs are designed to support writers in their creative endeavors and provide opportu

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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.

No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

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Black History Movies at Your Library: Living Single & Fresh Prince of Bel Air

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, LGBTQIA+, Movies & Film Discussion
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Living Single and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

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

Movies at Your Library: Wicked - For Good

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity.

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

Qi Gong for Beginners

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Virtual
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.

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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Maker Mondays for Seniors/Adults: Valentine Clay Dish

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Waitlist
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:

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

Ukulele Monthly Meetup

1:00pm–2:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Music & Dance
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Ukulele meetup group for adults.

Join fellow ukulelists for an afternoon jam session. Beginners welcome as well as those who can already play. Bringing your own instrument is required. 

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Tai Chi for Seniors

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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. 

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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
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. 

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

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Coach Elaine for a fitness workout in the early morning.

All levels of fitness welcome.
 

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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

AARP Tax Preparation

9:30am–2:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 3 - April 15, 2026.

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This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Gmail Basics

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
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 Gmail, including how to create, reply, delete, and search emails. Students should know their Gmail password so they can login on a computer.

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

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Isn't it nice, making things by hand? Come by our Community Room and knit to your heart's content, or avail yourself of our adult coloring books. All levels of knitting skill are welcome, and patterns will be provided.

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

Groundbreaking Black Comedians

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Registration Available
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Godfrey Cambridge, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, and Eddie Murphy!

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

Private Consultation with a Financial Planner

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
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

2:15pm–4:15pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

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

Keep Crestwood Cozy: DIY Energy Kit Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Environment & Ecology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on FREE DIY Energy Savings Workshop!

Whether you rent or own your home, learn simple ways to save money and energy!

Discover:

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

Cooking with Chef Ashley: Classic American Comfort Food

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Chef Ashley from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen as we enjoy a yummy dinner cooking demo! 

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

Cozy Crestwood Silent Reading Book Club

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Bring your current book and join in for a quiet reading time with other book lovers. Make time for yourself and your reading with no distractions, just you and your book in any format - from ebook to audiobook to hardcover or paperback.

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

AARP Tax Preparation

9:30am–2:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will run a tax assistance and preparation service at the Grinton I. Will Library beginning on February 3 - April 15, 2026.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions: How to Make Decisions Without Losing Your Mind by Joseph Nguyen

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

Google Docs

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
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 how to create and store documents on your Google Drive so they can be accessed anywhere you have internet access and easily shared with others. All Google apps are FREE!

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Movement & Meditation with Sarah

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults 55+
Will Library
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

Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join the Resource Specialist and Nurse 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.