Listed below are some of our regular programs and services available in the Adult Services Department. Check out our calendar for a complete listing of all our programs.
Brown Bag Book Discussion Group
Meets one Wednesday each month at 1:30 PM (Except August).
Check our calendar here:
https://mountkiscolibrary.org/calendar.htm
Since February 2000 the Brown Bag Book Group has enjoyed reading a wide selection of entertaining and thought-provoking books. Martha Iwan, Head of Adult Services, enjoys working with diverse readers who are always ready to tackle an interesting literary challenge, old or new!
All adult Library patrons are welcome to join our group and experience the joys of discussing and sharing adventures in reading. As an informal group, we take turns picking our favorites to discuss during the monthly meeting, rather than maintaining a set reading schedule. Below are some of our recent choices and upcoming titles.
Contact: Martha Iwan, Head of Adult Services at (914) 864-0136.
Looking for something to read? Check out these sites:
Book Reporter http://bookreporter.com/
NY Times Best Sellers http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/overview.html
Oprah’s Book Club http://www.oprah.com/book_club.html
Your Next Read http://www.yournextread.com/us/
Community Crafting Circle
Meets monthly on the third Monday at 2 pm in the Conference Room. Doing crafts is fun. Doing crafts with others is so much better. Gather with us and bring your latest WIP (work in progress). Be part of a new crafting community at your local library. Meet other crafty folks, learn about the crafts they enjoy and share your skills with others. All skill levels and crafting mediums are welcome. Stitch, knit, weave, paint, bead, and glue together with other crafters!
Karen Frazer brings her expertise to help you complete your crafty projects.
Her retail background will get you inspired and passionate regardless of whether it be a beginner’s work or an intermediate project ready to sell.
Meditation Mondays
Meets every Monday at 4:00 pm in the Conference Room.
Learn the fundamentals of meditation; meditate in community, hear stories from diverse cultures, and take time to take care of yourself.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Meets virtually every other Wednesday at 6:00 pm.
Learn various techniques to help focus and bring awareness to the present moment which offers us a profound amount of peace with repeated practice. It also helps relieve anxiety, stress, and breaks up negative thought patterns, and negative self talk, as well as cultivate self love and compassion for ourselves and others, and promote connection, community, and peace to all!
Amy Rutledge is a graduate of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
Meditation Teacher Training in Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness under the
direction of Megan Mook, Scott Tusa and Pooja Amy Shah, MD.
Mahjong Intermediate Group Play
Meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room.
Intermediate players are welcome. Participants must bring their own set.
Affordable Health Care Navigator
Meets Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Reference Area on the 2nd Floor.
By appointment only, a trained Navigator provided by the Westchester County Department of Health will be available to help with choosing and signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and the NYS of Health Marketplace. Please call to make an appointment at 914-336-6935.
Appointments available in English and Spanish.
Cinemates
Meets monthly on Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room.
Do you love films? Do you think of film as art? Join the Library’s new Film discussion group with other film lovers that want more than just an opportunity to see an entertaining movie. A chance to discuss a great film, meet new people and grow your enthusiasm for films.
Career Coaching Services
WLS Career Coaching Services offers specialized programs to guide you on your career path. Programs are focused on helping adults in career transition, seeking work pre or post retirement, or recent college graduates determining their career direction. Career Development seminars, interactive workshops, and career related speaker events are offered throughout the year facilitated by professional career coaches.