Adult 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 unable to have programs in person. 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!

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Important Registation Information:  Some virtual programs require you to email us with the desired program title as the subject and your full name in the body of the email to sign up. When doing so, YOU MUST SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL FOR EACH PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR. This helps us to avoid confusion. Thank you!

**Note: Since these programs are ongoing, you don't have to register again every month. Once you register once with us or on the Facebook group, you are all set for however long you want to continue the class!**

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 receive the Zoom link.

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Note: The Zoom link for Zumba will always be the same! So once you have it, you can use it from month to month!

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!

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Note: The Zoom link for Qigong will always be the same! So once you have it, you can use it from month to month!

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! 

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Remember that you can also catch recordings of each class on our Reiki Facebook Group! Request to join and we will add you.

Register for classes separately here:

January 5 - Zoom Registration Link

January 26 - Zoom Registration Link

February 9 - Zoom Registration Link

February 23 - Zoom Registration Link

March 9 - Zoom Registration Link

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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!

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.

Join us for our “Boosting Immunity” Make and Take on Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m. This will be an engaging virtual event. All materials will be provided to you, then you will join a zoom where you will be walked through exactly what to do! You will be making two essential oils blends - one for boosting immunity to use preventatively and the other to use when feeling sick.

This program will include an instructional video and supply kits available 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.

Feel great this winter season. Keep yourself healthy with natural products, lots of self-care and essential oils. Tips to improve overall wellness, skin care, dental care, quality of sleep and nutrition will be shared along with ideas for a healthy, stress-free cozy home environment.

To register: Email us at with “Winter Wellness” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will email you the Zoom link when it is available.

A 60 min overview on the importance of intention and the various ways one can manifest their goals and desires.

To register: go to our website www.amityvillepubliclibrary.org, click on the Virtual Programs banner and click on the registration link to be emailed the Zoom meeting link!

***If you would like to watch Manifestation 101 on your own time just go to our Facebook page, click ‘Groups’ and ask to join ‘Amityville Public Library – Reiki”. The post will stay up until the following session so watch it whenever you want and as many times as you want!

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To register: Zoom Link

During this program participants will learn to use the nutrition facts label to make healthier choices. We will discuss the parts of the nutrition facts label, practice comparing products, and healthy recipes.

To register: Email us at with “Keep Calm and Read On” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email and if you will be participating in the 11:00 am session or 6:00 pm session . We will email you the Zoom link when it is available.

Honey & Lemon Winter Foot Scrub take & make program. The video will show you how to make a foot scrub, a bonus lip balm video and benefits of essential oils.

The kit includes supplies for the foot scrub with sugar, epsom salt, a small honey jar, an 8 oz jar & ribbon. Please note, patrons will need coconut oil, lemon or their favorite essential oil. 

To register: Email us at with “Honey and Lemon Foot Scrub” 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 for a kit (curbside pickup as an option). We will email you when the kits are ready to be picked up and the instructional video will be emailed to you.  Video will be available until February 21st.

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All are welcome, but because of limited supplies, Amityville patrons will be given priority when registering.

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.

**Note: This video will be available until Thursday, December 12th.

Limit: 20 people

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.

**Note: This video will available until Friday, December 13th.

This program will include an instructional Zoom video and supply kits that will be available to retrieve via walk-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.

**Note: This video will be available until Friday, January 1st.

This program will include an instructional Zoom video and supply kits available for walk-in and curbside pickup. 20 kits available.

Join ShirleyRuby for a virtual program and learn how to create a beautiful seasonal forest on a glowing vase.

Kits include: Glass vase, printed tree templates, mod podge, brush, background paper, and battery tea light.

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

Limit: 25 people

Make delicious cookies with Chef Rob Scott! You will be supplied with all the non-perishable items in a kit that will be available for walk-in and curbside pickup!

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

You will have until January 10th to view it.  One kit per household.

**Note: Come pick up the supply kit and then we’ll email the instructional Youtube video out to everyone who registered. You’ll have until January 10th to complete this in case you don’t have time on this date. 

Eggplant prepared this way can be a labor of love. Chef Dell’Amore shows you how to do it in half the time, by using your oven, with delicious results every time. Includes an easy, 30 minute marinara recipe.

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To register: Email us at with “Homemade Baked Eggplant” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will email you the video when it is available.

Join Chef Rob for Face Book Live session on Saturday January 23rd at 3.00 pm. You will be supplied with recipes in advance to make Italian Bread Stick and Fresh vegetable Salad,

Grandma Style Spaghetti Deep Dish Pie and Crustless Apple Crumb Pie.

These recipes will feed a family of four.

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To register: Email us at with “January Winter food Festival” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will email you the Facebook link when available.

This holiday workshop will allow families to bake along with Rob Scott for the holidays making 3 of his most popular cookies. This class will be for 60-90 minutes or as much time that is needed to make it enjoyable for everyone. He will be sharing baking tips and there will be a question and answer session. You will learn to make Cocoa Oatmeal cookies, Bakery Style Sugar Cookies that are perfect for decorating and Chocolate Walnut Raisin Cookies.

To register: Email us at with “Holiday Cookie Workshop” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. We will send you the FaceBook link when it is available. This link will be available until January 2, 2021.

Brrrrr......it’s cold outside! Enjoy some fun indoors decorating these snowman cookies. The kit contains all the supplies you’ll need along with instructions.

To register: Email us at with “Snowman Cookies” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email. One kit per household.

**Note: This program will include a pickup of supplies for a kit (curbside pickup as an option). We will email you when the kits are ready to be picked up and the step by step instructions will be emailed to you. One kit per household.

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All are welcome, but because of limited supplies, Amityville patrons will be given priority when registering!

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, November 2nd. 

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

The Chamlins present The Marvelous Mr. Mercer, celebrating the brilliant lyricist, composer, and singer Johnny Mercer with an eclectic range of his songs from renown standards (Blues in the Night, Accentuate the Positive, Something's Got to Give) to his Broadway output in shows such as Li'l Abner and Saratoga.

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For close to 15 years, married duo Rochelle and Paul have performed for enthusiastic audiences to much critical acclaim. Their shows feature an eclectic mix of American Songbook standards, musical theater, traditional tunes, folk, pop, and even operetta. The couple appear frequently in New York cabaret rooms and other venues throughout the metropolitan area and beyond. Visit their website at www.thechamlins.com.

The Homegrown String Band™ brings an American folk tradition into the twenty-first century; a family of musicians collaborating in organic fashion with a unique repertoire of original and traditional music inspired by the classic sounds of rural America. Comprised of husband and wife plus daughter, this dynamic trio utilizes an eclectic palette of instruments including guitar, banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, baritone ukulele, harmonica, and jaw harp to add their own musical DNA to an American tradition. The Homegrown String Band™ will take you on a musical journey from ancient ballads of the British Isles to blues and bluegrass of the twentieth century.

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To register: Email with "Homegrown String Band" as the subject and your full name in the body of the email. Then we'll email you the Zoom link for the concert.

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"Holiday Guitar Workshop - Absolute Beginners Welcome"

Have you ever wanted to learn guitar, and in a fun festive way? Let's get rockin' and ready for the holidays by learning the fundamentals of guitar playing alongside fun holiday songs and examples.  This class will cover melodies, chords, and is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit!  

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

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.

Visit Sweden’s lively capital city to see where the glamorous Nobel Prize banquet is held in the aptly named Gold Hall, stroll its quaint old town called Gamla Stan and tour an outdoor sculpture garden where magnificent statues seem to float on air. Drop in for Midsummer celebration at the world’s oldest outdoor folk museum and stroll the “Versailles of Stockholm” at Royal Drottningholm palace and garden.

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

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Video available until February 22.

Book Discussions are online via Zoom! Please register for each book discussion you would like to participate in. Instructions and a link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you. A Suffolk County Library card with a valid email address in your library card record are needed to participate. Contact the library at or by phone at (631) 264 - 0567 if you need assistance.

The only legitimate child of Lord Byron, the most brilliant, revered, and scandalous of the Romantic poets, Ada was destined for fame long before her birth. But her mathematician mother, estranged from Ada's infamous and destructively passionate father, is determined to save her only child from her perilous Byron heritage. Banishing fairy tales and make-believe from the nursery, Ada’s mother provides her daughter with a rigorous education grounded in mathematics and science. Any troubling spark of imagination—or worse yet, passion or poetry—is promptly extinguished. Or so her mother believes.

Books available at the Circulation Desk starting November 18, 2020. eBooks and audiobooks available through the Overdrive/Live-brary link on our website.

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To register:

Email us at adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org with “Book Discussion Enchantress of Numbers” as the subject line. When registering, please include your full name in the body of the email.