Book Chat

Tuesday, November 18th, 10:30 AM

Discussion led by Mary Amato and Susan Gleason

Via Zoom

Friends of Crestwood Library is hosting a classical violin concert featuring Sarah Lawrence College students Raphael Henderick-Baker and Eloy Pompin.

Please join us as we continue the Crestwood Library Centennial celebration of words, music, and culture.

At Crestwood, we play Chess weekly, not weakly. If you do play chess weakly, come join us and we will teach you what you need to become a stronger player. If you play well, please come and be challenged by our local champions. Either way, chess is a great game and you’ll have a lot of fun. It’s open to players of all ages and levels of ability. Come join the fun!

History Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, October 29th, 11:30 AM

1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann

Discussion led by Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D.

Via Zoom Link

Program Type: Books & Authors

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Description

Event Details

Join NYT Best-selling author Jamie Brenner for a delightful evening of books, friends and fun.  Her books include THE FOREVER SUMMER, GILT, BLUSH and A NOVEL SUMMER. Her newest novel, THE WEEKEND CRASHERS is coming out on November 4th.

Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A, book signing and light refreshments.

Join John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News and anchor of CBS Evening News Plus. He is also a Contributing Writer to The Atlantic and is co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest.

John’s awards include The Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency and The David Border Award for Political Reporting.

Audience: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Light Refreshments will be served.

Join Friends of Crestwood Library for a Summer Music Concert with Carlos Pavan, Argentine classical guitarist/composer.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM

Crestwood Main Reading Area

(Light Refreshments will be served.)

Make Music Day is an international event and Friends of Crestwood Library are so pleased to be celebrating with an outdoor concert. We are welcoming the Purchase Brass Trio.

June 21st, 2025 5:00 — 6:00 PM Library Patio (Weather permitting)

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, if possible.

Ms. Daphne is back!!

Children with their grown-ups are invited to discover the joy of music and movement with an early morning session filled with songs.

Two Sessions : 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM (45 minutes each)

This program is made possible with funding from Friends of Crestwood Library.

Join the Friends of Crestwood Library as we enjoy a concert in celebration of National Library Week. Get drawn into the library by singer/songwriter, actress, and recent college graduate, Jordan McLaughlin.  We hope to see you then!

Purchase of a raffle ticket (or two) helps Friends of Crestwood Library provide those little extras for many programs at our little library. It really is such a community place!!

Join Friends of Crestwood Library when they volunteer at the Grand Holiday Illumination. Hot chocolate will warm you as your spirits are lifted by the spectacular lights!

Friends will be present 4:15 PM until 6:15 PM on Monday, December 9th.

Join Friends of Crestwood Library in celebrating this wonderful time of year! We expect this year to continue the tradition of toasting established and new friendships,, the joy and peace of the season, and this wonderful, thriving community.

Be sure to check out the display cabinet—White House Ornaments are for sale ($15). [Take one home. It just might inspire a young Crestwoodian to ………………..]

A loyal patron provided the basket, and all monies will help Friends of Crestwood Library continue their support of library programs. Our New York Senator won the Italian Basket— Shelley Mayer!!

Support our Bake Sale: Contribute a baked good (or two) and then come buy something at the Sale. It’s a community event and we’d love to see you!!

Come on out and join us for Yonkers on the Move, a weekly walk in spring, summer, and fall, starting at the Crestwood Branch. Each Tuesday, a leader selects a route through Crestwood streets or a nature walk through local parks. Enjoy some physical fitness and companionship in a lovely setting!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE CRESTWOOD BRANCH

98 YEARS and still going strong!

Celebrate with Friends of Crestwood Library and the Crestwood Crew on Wednesday, October 16th.

Help us build our membership by recruiting 98 new members.

Contribute to FOCL to ensure ongoing children’s, teen and adult programming: 98 cents, $9.80, $98, whatever multiple works for you………

The presentation on September 17th was so well received that a second session was requested! More questions will be answered by College Admissions Counselors Mary Walsh, Recruitment Manager, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY, and Erica R. Keough, Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fordham Preparatory School. Get more of the scoop on virtual tours, the application process, scholarships and other helpful college application tips.

Event will be held in the Crestwood Library Main Reading Area and is intended for Teens, Adults, and Adults 55+.

We saved the best for last! if you missed our May 4th Tag Sale (and even if you didn’t), stop by our Tag Sale Encore, check out the great deals, and chat with friends and neighbors.

Saturday, May 18th,

10 AM — Noon

All proceeds from our Tag Sale will go to Friends of Crestwood Library to enable them to support many types of literacy at our Crestwood Library.

Young Musicians of Westchester will present a Jazz Combo in a free concert at our Crestwood Branch. The Aaron Copland School of Music — Queens College is a division of City University of New York located in Queens, NY. The Copland School’s Jazz Ensemble Program offers students hands on experience working under the tutelage of experienced jazz artists.

This performance by students in the Jazz Ensemble Program promises to be an exciting evening of music. Please join us for this special event!

On April 8th, an eclipse of the sun is headed our way. To prepare for this event, Joe Rao (former Chief Meteorologist and Science Editor for News 12 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley) will give a one-hour talk on ZOOM. The upcoming solar eclipse is the largest visible over the Northeast U.S. in 40 years. According to Joe Rao, 92% of Yonkers will be in darkness.

Be ready for the eclipse — don’t miss this talk!