Week Calendar

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!

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

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

Are you looking for information about your health or guidance on managing a chronic condition?

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.

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

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.

Get moving and shaking to Miss Nancy's rhymes, stories, and songs followed by coloring. 

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.

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

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!

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

Come talk to a Resource Specialist from the Yonkers NNORC and find out what services are available to you as a neighborhood resident!

Participating employers include Westchester County, Westhab, Stew Leonard's, The ARC of Westchester, and more. See attached PDF for flyer.

Learn how to build a spending plan with Google Sheets to help you manage your income, expenses, savings, and debt.

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.

Special Guest Tati Sabrina reads and sings!

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

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

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Chris Poggiali, co-author of These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World, presents a thrilling day of action-packed martial arts movies from Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan. 

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

Taught by Rachel Levine, award winning writer with an MFA in fiction.

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

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.

Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism.

Known for outstanding art, Renaissance architecture, and distinguished cultural heritage is Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. The city is surrounded by natural and man made beauty. 

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.

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

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!

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

Move and groove to toddler tunes! Hokey Pokey, chicken dance, and other favorites! 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.

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

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

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

Informational meeting

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

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

Flex your brain muscles with games designed to keep your memory sharp! Join us for an upbeat session where laughter and play are just as important as recall.

Voter Registration

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

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

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

Meeting ID: 5270678391

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. 

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!

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

Flex your brain muscles with games designed to keep your memory sharp! Join us for an upbeat session where laughter and play are just as important as recall.

Autumn is a great time to fall into good financial habits.

Growing pile of mending projects at home? Join us every 2nd + 3rd Saturday to work on them together.

Batman Day is a global celebration every year on the third Saturday in September. 

Play with our board games and puzzles! No registration.

Will Programming Meeting.

Who says book clubs get to have all the fun?

Watch a movie at home and then come join us at the library to discuss it. We will pick different genres every month!

This month's movie: Chef (Rated R). 

Train your arms with purpose—not just power. 

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Beginner Knitting and Knitting Project Support!

If you are curious about knitting, looking to get back into knitting, want learn new techniques, or need help with a project, the Crestwood Knitting Workshop is here to help you:

Calling all food lovers, avid cooks, and beginner chefs!

Director Richard Linklater gives us two great movies to get you in the "school spirit".  Come watch and enjoy!

September 3: School of Rock (PG13)

September 17: Dazed and Confused (R)

Freedomland U.S.A. was an American history theme park once located in the Bronx from 1960-1964. The park was created and built by C.V. Wood, Disneyland’s first employee.

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

Presented by Rebeca Tomas and her A Palo Seco Flamenco Company Duo. 

Do you enjoy the excitement of a good thriller or a mystery that surprises you? Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club!

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

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

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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a tour of Spanish Harlem's many colorful murals and mosaics that reveal so much about the history, culture, politics, and heroes of this neighborhood and its residents. Register below.

The Riverfront Chess Club is open to children up to age 12. Bring a friend to play against, or meet up with someone new. For the first hour on select days we will be joined by Chess teacher John Gallagher.

Join us for a fun and cozy movie day at the library! Perfect for kids of all ages, we’ll enjoy a family-friendly film together. Snacks provided, smiles guaranteed! 

Christian Wolff has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to find the accountant, Wolff must recruit his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax, to help solve the case.

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Puzzles and Board Games.

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. 

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us!

Here's the scoop - join us for reading, books, games, and ice cream!

Last day to log your books to be entered for our grand raffle prizes.

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, VR headsets, PS5, and more!

Enjoy some extra afternoon fun! We'll have The Cove stocked with puzzles and toys that aren't typically available - including chalk.

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.

Join us to celebrate Batman Day! We're watching Lego DC Batman: Family Matters. In it, Batman and his allies are in a race against the clock as new and old foes threaten to destroy Gotham in a night of chaos!

 "Ahoy, mateys!" International Talk Like a Pirate Day is on September 19th every year. 

Join in the fun - listen/read pirate stories, create pirate inspired crafts, eat pirate inpired snacks and learn how to talk like a pirate.

Learn how to breakdance!  Yonkers Arts is offering six classes on the basics of breakdancing. Register below.

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.

Celebrate Back to School with us!

Play bingo to discover some great library resources to get your school year off to a great start.

Bring your library card to check out books from our book displays.

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

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.

Learn how to breakdance!  Yonkers Arts is offering six classes on the basics of breakdancing. Register below.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! We're celebrating by watching Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG) in our Sensory Room.

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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a story and craft! Recommended for ages 5-12. No registration.

In honor of National Skyscraper Day, come build your own architectural structure.

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 are welcomed to join in some 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 11.

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.

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun and creative activity! Kids will learn about the many countries that make up the Hispanic world while decorating their own flag.

Informational meeting

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. 

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

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

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

The Yonkers Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at the Riverfront Library Board Room on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Learn tips, tricks, time management and planning ideas to simplify your life.