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Yonkers NNORC @ Crestwood Consultation Appointment

2:00pm–3:00pm
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.   

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

Let's Do the Oscar Circuit 2026

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

See the hit movies of 2025 nominated for Oscars! 

Wednesday, March 4: F1 (PG13) Nominated for Best Picture

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

Rather Be Reading Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Computer Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Details:

For people who would rather be reading 90% of their day, join us fellow bookworms to discuss books from different genres.

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

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
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
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

No registration required.

Mondays 3:15-5pm, Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Wednesdays 3:15-5pm & Thursdays 4:45-6pm.

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Acknowledgement: Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library

Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library logo

This program is made possible through generous support from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library (FYPL).

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Welcome Spring

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come celebrate Spring and make a craft.

This event is in the "Kids" group

America Reads

3:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Reading Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Student tutors from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students ages 5-12.

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Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to Cooper at Riverfront

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy & Parenting Classes
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®), a national program that helps children improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Riverfront

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 201 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Get homework help from a qualified tutor - no registration required!

This free program is available to students in grades K–7 and runs during the school year while school is in session.

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This event is in the "Kids" group

Homework Helper @ Will

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 4-6PM; Thursdays 4-5:30PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

The Last Homework Helper will end on June 11.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concerts in Motion - Youth Series Wednesdays

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Come hear and encourage young musicians from all over New York City as they perform in this youth concert series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jazz Band Rehearsal

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

The Library Jazz Band is rehearsing and you are invited to come and listen.  The Library Jazz Band is a full 17  piece orchestra including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.

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

Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History
Registration Available
Event Details:

Kent Washington made history by becoming the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. In this lecture, Washington will talk about becoming the first Black American to play professionally in the Polish top league.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids' Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Homework Helper Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Make friends and play chess! For children who know how to play chess. Chess sets available! No registration.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

History of the Beer Can

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

The History of the Beer Can

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

Relax & Restore Sound Meditation with Michelle Clifton

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The soothing sounds of multiple singing bowls will calm the mind and harmonize the body, releasing stress, worry, and pain.

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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"

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

1000 Book Thursdays @ Crestwood

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to hear a story, watch a book based short film, and color with us.

Participants are encouraged to join the YPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

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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.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Storytime Rug
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Senior Talk Thursdays

10:30am–11:30am
Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
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 light conversation over coffee and tea.

 

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

Intro to Microsoft Excel Part I & II

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:

Get started with basic tasks in Excel such as opening a workbook, entering and formatting data, calculating data, and more.

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

Westchester County Department of Health Lead Rental Registry Assistance

10:30am–3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Public Health Law 1377, mandates a new Lead Rental Registry and proactive inspection program to identify and remediate lead paint hazards.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime: Stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

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

Spring Blood Drive at Riverfront

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Atrium Tapestry Area - Exhbition Space (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, 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. 


The New York Blood Center has declared a "blood emergency" following a significant decline in donations in recent years. 

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No outside food & drink

No outside food or drink is permitted in the Library.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

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.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.