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Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED ...

Brain Games! A Light, Fun Mental Workout

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
How do we stay mentally fit? In a world that seems to ask us to use our brains a little less every day, how can we improve our creativity, our memory, and our critical thinking? Join Teymour Shahabi for a light fun mental workout focused on group gam...

LaLeche League of Yonkers

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Monthly Meeting ...

Chaminade Music Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:
Chamber Music Concert-Free to all ...

Intro to Photoshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Adobe photoshop including image editing and understanding layers.  ...

Al-Anon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:
weekly meeting ...

Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @Crestwood

10:00am - 11:00am
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:
Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends? We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own! Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Library Main Reading Room. ...

Qi Gong for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 81
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. Join Zoom meeting: ...

Create Your Family Tree / Crea tu árbol de familia

10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Genealogy, Hispanic Heritage Month
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 is an English and Spanish bilin...

Spring Salads with Tina McGeough

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Get inspired to make fun salads with fruit, grains, and other ingredients to make flavorful and satisfying salad-based meals.  Tina McGeough, a Stop & Shop Registered Dietitian, will share simple recipes and discuss how they can support a...

Local History drop-in

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
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. Genealogists ...

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Cancelled
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. Other crafts are welcome too such as knitting & crocheting, board games & cards, coloring, discussing the news, and whatever else you...

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
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. Other crafts are welcome too such as knitting & crocheting, board games & cards, coloring, discussing the news, and whatever else you...

Planeswalkers United

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:
Come experience the realm of planeswalkers, Eldrazi, Phyrexians and the vast, extended MTG universe. Play matches - casual or exhibition - and trade cards, or take advantage of our Welcome Decks to get into the game. All are welcome! ...

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
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.  ...

Mothers & Children in Art with Professor Val Franco

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Join Prof Val Franco for an exploration of mothers and children in art various forms as it’s been created, and celebrated throughout the centuries on various continents by different cultures. We’ll learn about  how this special bond has been cel...

Tai Chi for Seniors

9:00am - 10:00am
Will Library
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.     ...

Workout with Coach Elaine - Fitness Fun!

9:00am - 10:00am
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. Join Zoom Meeting https://ypl-org.zoom.us/j/83082792522?pwd=V3DDi7bnFjgZhLsnNV7bXsDEODxJJo.1 Meeting ID: 830 8279 2522 Passcode: 257362 --- Dial ...

Learn to Play Mahjong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Games & Family Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 summer are not eligible to register.  ...

Intro to PowerPoint Part I and II

10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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. 

Event Details:
Learn the basics of Powerpoint to create a slide presentation. Registration for this event includes Part I and Part II. ...

Knitting and Coloring for Adults

10:30am - 12:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Board Room
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. Relax, socialize and connect wi...

Learn Microsoft Excel

10:30am - 12:00pm
Will Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this two-part class. Registration required.  ...

Learn to Type

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Classes, STEM & Technology
Event Details:
Free online typing program - self paced. Learn to type or improve your speed and accuracy. ...

Private Consultation with a Financial Planner

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 30-minute meeting with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM  via Zoom to discuss your financial situation. Topics can include money management, saving and retirement planning, saving for col...