Week Calendar

Please join us for an introduction to mindfulness. Rarely do we make good decisions when we act from a place of fear. Practicing mindfulness through breathing, chair yoga and Yoga Nidra can help to shift into a place of love.

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

All levels of fitness welcome.

Energize your body and prepare your mind to face challenges from the comfort of your home! Have fun practicing mindfulness and movement for a better body mind connection.

Join Local Yonkers Yoga Teacher Mandy Engelke for this yoga class aimed at increasing flexibility and a sense of well being with strengthening and toning.

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises, with Nancy Guzman.

[REGISTER HERE](http://conversations.westchesterlibraries.org/breathe/)

Join our yin yoga teacher, Shannon, for a special pop up class! Shannon will lead you through a slow yoga class that will help you release the stress of your days and end with some juicy yin poses.

The Will library is hosting nature walks with Hudson River Audubon conservation chair, Debbi Dolan. She will lead us on a route near the Will library to help us discover native plants, birds, butterflies, insects, trees and sounds.

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.

[Click here to register](https://ypl.evanced.info/admin/signup/EventDetails?EventId=96129&backTo…).

Join the Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC on Mondays 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.

Color at Crestwood with us!
We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets or bring your own!
Spend a relaxing hour with friends :)

NY Project Hope- Specialize in Crisis Counseling and assisting with healthcare referrals.

In-person, rain or shine, at the Will Library for ages 2-6. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel and create spreadsheets to store and organize all your information.

April 3: Learn the Basics
April 10: Advanced Class

Taught by Rosetta Derentiis and Will Librarians

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.

Free tutoring for the GED exam. Get one-on-one help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies.

May the 4th Be With You

In honor of Star Wars Day, come and catch all three original Star Wars movies beginning at 10 am. Enjoy food with each movie (first come first serve) and win a chance at a Millennium Falcon Cordless Charger!

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

By reading and sharing about this book we will undertake an exploration of “self”.

An In-person Event at the Library!

Come join us learn how to knit and spend time with fellow knitting enthusiasts making different creations. We encourage bringing your own supplies but will also provide basic materials.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In-person at the Library!

Medicare questions?
Get expert answers. Free,

Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

In-person, rain or shine, at the Will Library for ages 2-6. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

[Click here to register](https://ypl.evanced.info/admin/signup/EventDetails?EventId=96130&backTo…).

Listen along with Friends of Crestwood Library & Crestwood Crew to a classical musical concert. Listen while you work, play and add music to your day!

This series will feature a brief meditation led by Drew Barnes, LMSW, then Concerts in Motion musicians will continue the experience by performing calming, meditative music. Nomeditationexperience is necessary.

Come hear stories old and new! Let your imagination carry you away to distant times and lands!

Storytime and songs for children from birth to 18 months old accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88922764632

Meeting ID: 889 2276 4632

Increase your mobility, strength, stability and flexibility. Specifically designed to help older adults and and those with limited mobility to obtain and maintain functional fitness that is beneficial to every day living.

Come hear fairytales, fantasy, legends and folklore from around the world!

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Songs and fun live with Robert the Guitar Guy!
Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience.

No registration.

Design a beautiful green space filled with your favorite activities that your entire community would love to spend time in! Will your public garden feature a beautiful water fountain, an exciting playplace, a skate park or something else?

Get some in-person inspiration from Coach Charlie of HardKnocks Gym.
10 minute fitness consultations-set goals, learn exercises and get advice.
Don't forget to register for your 10 minute appointment!

Fidelis Care Outreach

Listen along with Sally Pinto & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical performance of Broadway Standards.

Fidelis Care Outreach

Fidelis Care Outreach

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude in your day!

Listen along with Sally Pinto, Z & friends from NNORC to experience a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Join Alyssa Advincula, JSY Nutritionist from Feeding Westchester for a series on Fitness, Fun and Food. Every other week we will discover a new recipe! Discuss information that can help you make healthy lifestyle choices.

If you want to start learning Spanish from the bottom up, you've come to the right place!

Join Alyssa Advincula from Feeding Westchester to make a delicious snack for Cinco de Mayo.
Sally Pinto from Yonkers NNORC will be on hand to give out Grab n Go Empanadas from La Hacienda.
Limited supplies. First come first served

[Click here to register](https://ypl.evanced.info/admin/signup/EventDetails?EventId=95857&backTo…)

YMCA Enviro Earth Club

Join Liz Caruso and Z to make a special Sweet Treat to try out before Memorial Day!
This program is sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library

Online fitness class facilitated by local yoga teacher Shannon Reilly. Yin is a slower, mindful yoga practice in which we address the connective tissue in our bodies.

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

America Reads - Students volunteers from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay with children 5-8 years! This is not a drop-off program.

Make a card for Mom right in time for Mother's Day!
Registration required.

Learn a new skill and come create something beautiful for MOM. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Meet in the Main Reading Room to design magnets for Mother's Day, motivational phrases, or memorable photos. Snacks will be provided.

Concert of classical vocal music
Sponsored by Friend of YPL

Marvelous May Magnets: Make a Magnet for Mother's Day.

America Reads - Students volunteers from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay with children 5-8 years! This is not a drop-off program.

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Fridays, 3-5 pm

Children's Room, 2nd Floor

*When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Are you having trouble with your email? Curious about Facebook? Want to learn how to download music or eBooks? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

America Reads - Students volunteers from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay with children 5-8 years! This is not a drop-off program.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. Starts Monday, October 4.

America Reads - Students volunteers from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay with children 5-8 years! This is not a drop-off program.

Learn about the Environment and Native Gardening.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. No registration. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM. Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. Starts Monday, October 4.

After school homework help with Angelica Campoverde, a qualified tutor for grades K-7.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Fridays, 3-5 pm

Children's Room, 2nd Floor

*When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Need help with technology now a days? Bring your smart devices and any questions you may have to us. Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance!

In Celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Join us for Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, and Music.

America Reads - Students volunteers from Sarah Lawrence College will read with students, ages 5-12 in the Small People's Place. Parents/Guardians must stay with children 5-8 years! This is not a drop-off program.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.
No registration required.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5PM.
Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Join us during Be Kind to Animals Week as we highlight fun animals facts, unique animals, incredible creatures and their stories.

Create a beautiful botanical art card using watercolor and fossilized leaves.
All supplies will be provided.
Children are accepted if accompanied by an adult.

Are you having trouble with your email? Curious about Facebook? Want to learn how to download music or eBooks? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

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.

Plant the seeds to grow your own salsa and hear a story! Registration is required. For ages 5-12
Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.

Meet in the Maker Lab to design magnets for Mother's Day, motivational phrases, or memorable photos. Snacks will be provided.

Join us to catch up, hang out, share a poem or short story, play jeopardy, plan our teenzine, & future teen programs.

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.

Join Phil C. for an intergenerational art journey as we draw together. All you need are art supplies (pencils, color pencils, paper and an eraser) plus a desire to draw! All ages welcome

Learn what daily apps can make your day easier, and how to download and use them. Includes UberEats, Instacart, Amazon Kindle, and Duolingo.

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.

Teens will be learning how to record, produce and engineer their own music. After 14 weeks, teens will have finished music ready to publish. There will be a culminating live performance at the end of the program.

Cinco De Mayo is a celebration of Mexican Culture an Heritage

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use. *Masks must be worn.

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.

YOM Walks with Friends of Crestwood Library
Tuesdays at 5:15pm
Meet in front of the Library

Literacy Solutions - U.S. Civics for Immigrants (USCFI)

Come explore the stars and moon. Make a solar system themed craft. See the stars and moon through a telescope.

Literacy Solutions - U.S. Civics for Immigrants (USCFI)

On the first Thursday of every month, each gallery in the downtown opens up for visitors. We encourage you to experience the excitement and dynamism of a full venue of exhibits.

On the First Thursday of every month, the Yonker Public Library hosts the First Thursday Gallery Hop.

Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.

This present presentation will focus on three female artist from different backgrounds: Georgia Totto O'Keefe, Mary Stevenson, Cassatt, and Frida Kahlo.

Born in 19th century rural Louisiana to former slaves, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female African-American self-made millionaire in the United States. Known as Madam C.J.

Join us for readings of classic mystery stories - suspense, secrets, and surprises on the first Monday of every month!https://zoom.us/j/92060020444

Join us for readings of classic mystery stories - suspense, secrets, and surprises on the first Monday of every month!https://zoom.us/j/92060020444

Join longtime yoga instructor Louise Fecher, E-RYT 200, for a gentle evening practice that focuses on basic yoga postures, pranayama, and deep relaxation.

The library wants to hear your voice! YPL is conducting a series of virtual public focus groups. The feedback from these focus groups will inform its Strategic Plan and five year plan of service.

See the moon and stars with our library telescope in this special evening event.