Week Calendar

Share your passion for the environment with others, and have fun with other students while doing something positive. Earn Community Service Credit for School.

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 Helena as she leads us in our Wednesday Wellness Journey!

Join us for a special dental storytime during National Smile Month.

Come and have fun with Dr. Joanne Roos, RDH

No registration required.

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

Reduce your stress through breathing exercises, meditation and chair yoga exercises with Dr. Rubina Heptulla.
 

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

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.

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!

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

Summer is right around the corner.  Join us to color your world with books!

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.

Excel is a valuable program used in the workplace and even at home. Learn the basics of working with a spreadsheet in this 2 part series. Registration required. 

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

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

Are you looking for work? Get help with your resume and cover letter. Practice interviewing, learn some interviewing tips, and get job application assistance.

Join us for a special dental storytime during National Smile Month.

Come and have fun with Dr. Joanne Roos, RDH

No registration required.

Practice your English with this Conversation group on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177800403

Our Positive Psychology Reading Group is now reading: 

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness by Deborah Adele

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, using the mouse and opening and closing windows.

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.

Medicare questions? Get expert answers. Free. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about:

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

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

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

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

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

FSW|COMHPS Program

This computer basics series will cover everything you need to know to get familiar with using a computer. We will discuss hardware and software, using the mouse and opening and closing windows.

Curiosity comes to life through science, reading, art, stories & songs.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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

At Mercy University School of Nursing's Health Equity Influencer Program in the Community (HEIP-C), we believe that health equity starts where people live, work, learn, and gather.

Join us for a session of stories and songs in Spanish and English! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

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

Bubbles with Ms Kim

Come learn about the Zoo and its makeup and history.

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

Songs and stories in English and Spanish for ages 0-5! No Registration.

¡Canciones y cuentos en inglés y español para niños de 0 a 5 años! No hay registro.

The Riverfront Art Gallery is proud to announce our NEW Artist in Residence, RIDIKKULUZ! 

Book Presentation and Signing of Award-winning Books by Yonkers resident  and Author/Producer Rafael Rivera-Viruet

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.

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.

Zev is a children's musician who has been performing original, hip and fun kids music at schools, camps, family events, and private parties for over 10 years.

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

Get one on one tech assistance (up to 15 minutes). First come, first served. Ask us your tech question.

Music and movement live with Robert the Guitar Guy! Robert is an award-winning children's performer, and he creates an exciting interactive experience. No registration.

Imagination Playground is an innovative play system that transforms any space into a play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and of course, fun! Children's Room, 2nd Floor

Yonkers Public Library is OPEN on SUNDAYS!

Drop in between 12-5pm each Sunday to discover what the Sunday Story Surprise is.

Different theme every week.

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

Taught by Matthew Marano, Executive Assistant Director of Taconic Opera

This concert will have classic hits and familiar songs for the audience to sing along to!

Come visit the library for midday hangout with fellow patrons, playing games and enjoying light refreshments. 

This concert will feature music and beats to groove along with! Expect music you would hear in a cafe with live music.

Want a place to connect and chat with other parents and caregivers? Our partners from One Paso™ are visiting to guide bilingual conversations on raising a child in this day and age. Share your joys, your challenges, and everything in between!

Have fun at Indoor Recess! We have lots of fun things to play with, like stepping stones and hopscotch. This program is partially funded by a Westchester County Fitness Grant.

This ASL Part II series continues from Part I, introducing more advanced concepts and improving language skills in American Sign Language.

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

Join Join Aureo Pinto, Jr.,  Enrolled Agent, Registered Financial Consultant for this lunch'n learn online - you bring your lunch and we bring the hot tips for getting cool savings and having more money to do what you want to do!

Monthly Meeting

Listen to a magical musical interlude to jog your memories of yesteryear.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5270678391

Meeting ID: 5270678391

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

This week: Billy Wilder's uproarious Some Like It Hot (1959), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, the latter two as music

Do you have any personal finance questions?

Listen along with us to a delightful Chinese Bilingual Concert brought to you via Concerts in Motion.

Join us for our weekly sensory hours from 1pm-3pm on Wednesdays!

DAWN ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH STUDY PRESENTAION 

Use the Library's LEGO to create something fun & put it on display!

Spend some of your Friday afternoon with us.

No registration required.

Calling all crafters and those interested in crafting.

Join Natalie Varker for an hour of fiber arts fun.

Join award winning songwriter and performer Zev Haber for fun family music, dancing and using instruments. No registration.

Celebrate pride month with a triple feature of these movies:

Tuesday, June 3 @ 2:30 pm: Our Son (Rated R)

Tuesday, June 10 @ 2:30 pm: Tangerine (Rated R)

Wednesday, June 25 @ 2:30 pm: The Birdcage (Rated R) 

You are invited to a discussion of the Smithsonian’s remarkable book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk, you will learn about: 

Will Programming Meeting

Play PS 5, VR, Switch, and Board Games with your friends.

Rob Stoner was the musical director for Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue tours. He played and sang on Don McLean's "American Pie" and many other classic recordings besides greats like Bob Dylan and Robert Gordon.

This concert will feature upbeat songs to get our listeners dancing and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/426474125

Join local author Keesha L Pittman as she reads from her book series, "Bad Secrets!" 

In this insightful workshop, we dive deep into financial literacy.  We will explore key principles that empower individuals and communities to build wealth, make informed financial decisions, and achieve economic independence.

Chase your dreams! This June, we're screening Disney's Tangled in Spanish. English subtitles will be made available if possible.

weekly meeting

Visit the Reference Desk any time the library is open to borrow one of our fun games! 

Kick off Summer Reading with Pizza and Puzzles Party!

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. 

The Riverfront Art Gallery is proud to announce our NEW Artist in Residence, RIDIKKULUZ! 

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

Come play games in Tech Central! We have more than just our Switch available to play during this extra hour of gaming fun. Enjoy games on our laptops, PS 5, XBOX One, and more!

Bi-weekly outreach table outside the teen room.

Enjoy an afternoon of extra fun! During this hour, The Cove will be stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

Light reception for attendees following Rob Stoner's performance.

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6.

No registration required.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.

Only when Yonkers Public Schools are in session. 

Your local librarians are here to help with one-on-one assistance with your smart devices and specific questions you may have about them such as downloading eBook apps or an issue with your email.

Celebrate National Candy Month with a screening of Disney's Wreck-It Ralph! Watch as video game villain Ralph teams up with candy racer Vanellope in a quest that takes them across their arcade.

Everyone is invited to Read with Cooper! Celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

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 be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Bring your own art supplies and join artist Erica Soto to make some art!

All you need are some watercolors, paper, and colored pencils, and some creativity. 

Create art inspired  by Brazilian Artist Marco Dasilva 

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 be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

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.

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 be June 18.

After school homework help with Ashley Alvarez, a qualified tutor for grades K-7. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm.

Children's Room, 2nd Floor *When Yonkers Public Schools are in session.

Mayor Spano and Cooper the Therapy dog get summer reading started! Debut of the YPL Summer Reading Coloring Book!  Sign up for Summer Reading at our Lemonade Stand! Get free giveaways! No registration.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Join us for a fun and eco-friendly craft as we make bird feeders using natural and recycled materials!

Teens can join their friends in Tech Central to play PS 5, XBOX, Switch, or computer use.

Join Ed Walsh from Friends of Crestwood Library and Volunteens to play some friendly games of chess. 

Beginner, intermediate & advanced players will join in intergenerational fun.

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 be June 18.

Come play our Nintendo Switch with on the second floor! Feel free to bring your own Switch to play your E-rated games with friends, too.

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.

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. 

Ridikkuluz, the artist in residence, will be teaching the techniques for you to create a finished self portrait painting. No previous painting or art experience is necessary. It's all about the fun of creativity.

Come get together twice a month to jam with fellow guitarists and share techniques. Brining your own instrument is required. 

Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board Public Hearing-  Hearing for public testimony used by WRGB to set 2024 guidelines