February events and happenings at the City Island Library

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The New York Public Library (NYPL) has temporarily postponed all in-person programs for February. All programs will be held virtually on line through Google Meets. Patrons must register online or by phone.

Shelf Help: Tell us your reading interests and we’ll pick five books for you. Fill out the online form or call Ask NYPL to receive reads handpicked for you based on your interests. www.nypl.org/shelfhelp 

SPECIAL: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for 5-11 Year Olds: Saturday, Feb. 5, 12 and 19 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in our community room. Visit our website for more information. 

FEBRUARY 2022 VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Virtual Family Storytime: Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that story time is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Online registration required. Limited to 15 children and caregivers per session. Every Friday in February from 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 

FEBRUARY 2022 VIRTUAL TEEN and TWEEN PROGRAMS

For more information on Young Adult Programs, please check our website through this link: https://www.nypl.org/locations/city-island

FEBRUARY 2022 VIRTUAL ADULT PROGRAMS

Virtual Online One on One Job Support: Do you need help with your resume, cover letter or job search? Our trained staff can help you write/format your resumes and cover letters, conduct mock interviews, and identify job search resources. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Register at https://www.nypl.org/adults/career-employment/virtual/support. 

Virtual What Are You Reading?  Calling all avid readers! Let’s come together as a community to discuss what you’ve been reading, and what you may want to read next. This is an open discussion for all genres, but each session will also include a presentation of titles related to a particular topic. Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. 

For any or all programs listed, please go to https://www.nypl.org/locations/city-island or call 718-885-1703 for more details and to register. Programs are subject to change.

The City Island Library is locate at 320 City Island Ave., in the Bronx. They are open on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.