Our Thursday morning yoga teacher Jolanta is going to teach Intermediate Morning Hatha Yoga virtual classes on Facebook Live so her class can get their yoga on while we are going through this difficult time and the library is closed! Just request to join this group by clicking on the picture above and come join her on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to enjoy practicing yoga. This virtual class will run as long as we are unable to have programs in the library and as long as the teacher is available to do so.

Virtual Online Programs

 

In response to this coronavirus crisis, we are trying our best to bring virtual online programs to our community to help everyone cope with being told to remain in their homes. We here at the Amityville Public Library are trying to bring the library to you while we are closed. Here is a list of those virtual online programs we have set up so far and how to register for those programs. Come back to see what else we've added on! Stay safe and well!

 

Before you check out our programs, Please take some time to fill out our APL Virtual Programming Survey so your library can better help serve you during these unique circumstances. We are open to any and all feedback! Thank you and stay safe.

 

Please join Reiki Master Teacher & Meditation/Mindfulness Instructor, Nadia Mitchell for a Virtual Reiki-infused Meditation Class. Enjoy Guided Imagery, relaxation and energy check-ins. Participants will feel a deep sense of relaxation, relief, reduced anxiety and enhanced mental clarity. Please wear comfortable clothing and have a Yoga mat and/or blanket handy with water to drink. All classes are on Tuesdays at 7pm! 

 

Register for classes separately here...

 

August 25th - Zoom Registration Link

 

September 1 - Zoom Registration Link

 

September 15 - Zoom Registration Link

 

October 6 - Zoom Registration Link

 

October 20 - Zoom Registration Link

 

Have you ever wanted to write? Do you have stories inside of you that need to be told? Come join our friendly and supportive creative writing group and get those stories written. You'll be glad you did. 

This program meets every other Monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm through Zoom. First virtual class will start on Monday, May 18th. 

 

If you are interested in joining this virtual program, please email us at adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org to be placed on the wait list.

Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is an ancient Chinese form of exercise that is similar to tai chi. You will be introduced to the 18 Lohan Hands — a fluid, dance-like moving meditation handed down from the Shaolin Temple. Qigong helps reduce stress and anxiety, increases strength and flexibility and lifts your spirit!  Please have a mat and water with you. Zoom Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm starting on July 7th. Click on the photo or link above to be taken to the Zoom registration page. 

Keep an eye out here and check our Facebook page for more Teen programs!

Limit: 15 participants.

 

Cactus motifs are all the rage, learn how to create your own serenity accessory that’s perfect for indoors as well as on your outdoor space.

 

Join a virtual program with Shirley Ruby and learn how to turn a few supplies into a fabulous faux cactus rock garden. You will be supplied with three rocks.

 

To register: email us at with "Painted Cactus Rock Garden" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the zoom link.

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Click HERE for instructional video link!!

 

**Note: This program will include a pickup of supplies with an option of curbside pickup. We will contact you via email when the kits are ready for pick along with the instructional video. The video will be available until Sept. 19th.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9:30 A.M. (AMJV11) Wednesday, August 5:

• JUMP FOR JOY!

 

9:00 A.M. (AMJV9) Monday, August 17:

• Play Hooray with Molly Mouse!

 

Come Joint us online for Music and Fun!

 

And keep an eye out here &
check our Facebook page for more
Children's programs!

 

If you are a Broadway enthusiast and miss going to shows, join this Zoom meeting with Brian Stoll.  Theatre enthusiast Brian Stoll is excited to speak via ZOOM about the significant role that theatre fans have played within the theatre community over the centuries. He will share why many die-hard theatre fans become repeat show attendees and might see a production almost 100 times! Lastly, he will divulge the secret to taking selfies with and gathering autographs from today's brightest Broadway stars after seeing them perform in New York City's hottest Broadway Productions.

 

To register: email us at with "At the Barricades" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the Zoom link.

We are living in a time that feels often confusing and stressful. Incorporating meditation in our lives can be the change that can make a big difference in our life. Join John Bednarik as he teaches a simple meditation technique to increase personal well-being. There will even be a short meditation sitting.

 

To register: Zoom registration link

Limit: 24 people

 

Create these adorable Apple Cake Pops by dipping the cake pop ball into the melted warm vanilla colored chocolate then garnish with a pretzel and fondant candy leaf. Using remaining chocolate, we will also design a jumbo apple cookie to take home as well. Take home three cake pops and one cookie in a bakery box.

 

To register: Email us at with “Apple Cake Pops” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email.

 

**Note: This program will include a pickup of supplies with an option of curbside pickup. We will email the instructional video out to everyone who registered. The video will be available until Ocotber 24th. 

 

 

 

 

Limit: 24 people

 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a twist to the traditional chocolate chip cookie. Everyone will make up to 18 delicious cookies and these are perfect for the fall season.

 

To register: email us at with "Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the zoom link.

 

**Note: This program will include a pickup of supplies for  a kit that includes 18 cookies. Then we’ll email the instructional video out to everyone who registered and you’ll have until November 10th to complete this in case you don’t have time on this date. 

In this series of classes you will obtain a rock solid foundation to go from absolute beginner to actually playing the guitar. Join Chris Fury, a professional guitarist, who will coach you through the basics live during this virtual class. There will also be time for questions and answers as well throughout. So grab your guitars and let’s rock!

 

To register: email us at with "Guitar with Chris Fury" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the Zoom link.

From Dublin to Bunratty, the Republic of Ireland’s sights are as varied as its many shades of green. We’ll visit an incredible sight that even frequent visitors to Ireland are not familiar with; then we’ll swing through Dublin before branching out for the midlands, and a stop off at my absolute favorite tiny town, before finishing with the amazing views along the Atlantic seaboard.

 

To register: Email us at with “Ireland” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

A short visit to Iceland’s capital and nearby areas is akin to visiting multiple US national parks in just a few days! There are majestic falls, geothermal pools, black sand beaches, shooting geysers, several UNESCO world heritage sites, spectacular volcanoes – Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places in the world – and the fissure where European and North American tectonic plates meet. With such a diverse & compelling landscape, it’s no surprise Iceland has been the backdrop of other-worldly TV shows & movies, including Game of Thrones and Star Wars. see how much there is to this island nation. We’ll visit the capital and travel along two main tour routes: the Golden Circle loop of historical, geologic and cultural sights east of Reykjavik and then the Southern Coast for its beaches and waterfalls.

 

To register: email with "Iceland" in the subject line. Make sure you include your full name in the body of the email.

For many Americans, the Sound of Music was our first introduction to Austria and especially the starring city of Salzburg. There is so much more to this country than its association with a Hollywood production. It was Marie Antoinette’s childhood playground and home base for the rulers of most of central Europe, the Hapsburgs and the Holy Roman Empire. Seventeenth century carillon chimes, trick fountains, imperial jewels and Roman ruins – so much packed into one country!

 

To register: Email us at with “Austria” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

With a blend of sophisticated, cosmopolitan and historical sights, London has a wealth of extraordinary places to visit. It is a compact, vibrant city where modern sights coexist with ancient in an odd kind of synergy.  Where else could you find a Gherkin and the Eye sharing a skyline with the venerable Westminster Abbey and Big Ben? And then there are the “hidden” spots – the newly opened Galleries of Westminster, and the secret bunker of Winston Churchill! We’ll take them all on in this video vacation!

 

To register : Email us at with “England” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

Play from the comfort of your own couch via Zoom, to answer questions about Music, Movies, Books, World Events + more. You will be entered into a raffle to win a $25.00 gift card to Amazon!

 

To register: email us at with "Trivia Night" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the Zoom link.

Navigating through Medicare can be overwhelming.  This seminar is designed to take the confusion out of all the options available so you can make an informed decision on your health coverage We will review the basics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. You will leave with a clear understanding of the steps you need to take to avoid penalties and whether or not you should change your current plan.  This program is not endorsed by the United States government or Federal Medicare programs.

 

To register: email us at with "Medicare Made Easy" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the Zoom link.

This program includes an instructional video and supply kits which will be available to pick up via walk-in or Curbside Pickup. Make three pie cupcakes that look pie but taste like cupcakes! On the day of the program, the instructional video will be posted to our website.

 

To register: Email us at with “Pie Cupcakes” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

Healing Crystals 102

 

Please join Reiki Master Teacher and Crystal Practitioner, Nadia Mitchell for a follow up workshop to Healing Crystals 101. Attendees can expect to learn about additional healing crystals and their best pairings. There will also be an introduction to the use of crystals in your daily routine, crystals grids, and pendulums.

 

To register:  Zoom registration Link Here

Call it Marché de Noël, Weihnachtsmarkt, or  Kerstmarkt, holiday vendors take up residence in towns all over the world during the holiday season. Take a tour and visit some of the best in Europe; all centered on the same theme, but each dramatically different. Valkenburg, in The Netherlands, offers a truly unusual atmosphere: in a labyrinth under castle ruins! Aachen, Germany, has Charlemagne’s Cathedral as a backdrop for its market. Set up as a village of chalets with a giant Ferris wheel, Liège melds modern and traditional. At Kings Cross in London, England, mouth-watering artisanal cheeses, meats and baked goods tempt shoppers.

 

To register: Email us at with “Holiday Markets” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

This program will include an instructional video and supply kits avaiable to pick up via Curbside Pickup or walk-in.

 

To register: email us at with “Essential Oils” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

This will be a Zoom meeting workout! Get ready to take the “work” out of workout! Cindy will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party! Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. 

 

Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 starting July 7th. If you want to join,  email us at with “Zumba” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. If you would like to catch this class on your own time, just request to join the Facebook Zumba group by clicking this link! Amityville Public Library - Zumba

 

To register: email us at with "Zumba" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to recieve the Zoom link.

This is a virtual chair yoga class led by our teacher Sandra! This live virtual class on Facebook Live will run as long as we are unable to have programs in the library and as long as the teacher is available to do so. Come join us every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on our Facebook group! Come namaste and relax during this stressful time in our lives! If you want to join, just click the photo or link above then join the group to have access!

This is a virtual beginners yoga class led by our teacher Sandra! This live virtual class through Facebook Live will run as long as we are unable to have programs in the library and as long as the teacher is available to do so. Come join us every Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on our Facebook group! Come namaste and relax during this stressful time in our lives! If you want to join, just click the photo or link above then join the group to have access!

 

This program will include both an instructional video and supply kits that participants can pick up from the library.

Patrons will create a vintage Looking collage of their pet using old books, a fabric square bow tie and a picture of their pet.

 

To register: Email us at with “Vintage Pet Collage” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

Feel healthy and energized this fall season. We will discuss natural ways to feel well, supportive ideas for exercise and movement, tips for outdoor activities and ways to create an inviting and healthy environment at home. Ways to handle stress, the upcoming holiday season, sleep issues and self-care will be shared.

 

To register: email us at with "Fall into Wellness" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to receive the zoom link.

America has had a history of bizarre presidential elections, starting at least as early as 1800, when our founding fathers proved themselves adept at bitter battles. Join historian Martin Levinson to discuss six of these contests with ZOOM.

 

Presenter Bio: Martin H. Levinson has written and lectured extensively on topics of historical interest. He holds a PhD from NYU and lives in Riverhead, New York.

 

To register: Email us at with “The Six Strangest Presidential Elections” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.

 

 

 

 

Learn how to paint a pumpkin, ghost and some spider webs on a quart Mason jar. As the days grow shorter and the colors of Autumn get richer, join Shirley Ruby and create this fun accessory for your home just in time for Halloween. Battery tea light included for that soft cozy glow from within the jar.

 

To register: Email us at with “Glowing Pumpkin Ghost Jar” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email.

 

**Note: This program will include a pickup of supplies with an option of curbside pickup. We will email the instructional video out to everyone who registered. The video will be available until November 2nd. 

 

 

 

 

This program will include an instructional Zoom video and supply kits that will be available to retrieve via wak-in or curbside pickup.

 

Create an adorable D.I.Y. Holiday Themed Fabric Collar for your pet. You will receive material, velcro and a flower to create your own! You will need a hot glue gun and scissors.

 

20 kits will be available.

 

Email us at with “D.I.Y. Holiday Themed Fabric Collar” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the link to the video when it is ready.