Available Programs:
Sunday April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn
34 seats available
Wednesday April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Screening of "The Librarians"
When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the United States, librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. Join us for a screening of the film and discussion afterward. Presented by RCLS, PBS, and AWPL.
19 seats available
Saturday April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM: Warwick Dance Collective Performs Les Sylphides for Families
Come see Warwick Dance Collective's Senior Company perform a curated excerpt from the ballet, Les Sylphides. Hear a a brief introduction of the history and significance of this ballet and enjoy a storytelling that sets the scene of the enchanted forest and ethereal sylphs (an imaginary spirit of the air). This program will offer the community both educational insight and a live classical performance experience.
50 seats available
Sunday April 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Kombucha Paper Making Workshop
13 seats available
Friday May 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Create & Connect: Joyful Arts for Seniors with Wickham Works
A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors' quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community.
This session - Decorative Photo Holders
18 seats available
Sunday May 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland: Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
Join us for a captivating performance of classical guitar as Peter Fletcher performs music spanning four centuries. His program features audience favorites by Bach, Tárrega, Sor, and Albéniz, including highlights such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Capricho Arabe, Simple Gifts, and the dramatic UsherValse by Nikita Koshkin.
Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes
52 seats available
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM: American Revolution 250 - Aaron Burr and the Hamilton Musical
34 seats available
Friday May 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Create & Connect: Joyful Arts for Seniors with Wickham Works
A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors' quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community.
This session - Book Making
15 seats available
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Grow Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden with Jessica Williams
Discover how easy it can be to grow plants that calm stress, support digestion, and boost immunity! Most of these herbs are naturally critter-resistant, delightfully fragrant, and simple to groweven in a patio pot. Join Jessica as she demonstrates how to make herbal bitters, perfect for both wellness and cocktails. Participants will take home an elderberry cutting to start their own garden. Enjoy plenty of great gardening tips (but no medical advice).
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List
Friday May 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Create & Connect: Joyful Arts for Seniors with Wickham Works
A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors' quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community.
This session - Wool Painted Sunset
7 seats available
Sunday May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Fire & Thyme with Marc Von Em and Jeff Miller
66 seats available
Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM: NAMI: Ending the Silence
46 seats available
Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Create & Connect: Joyful Arts for Seniors with Wickham Works
A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors' quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community.
This session - Printmaking
14 seats available
Friday May 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Create & Connect: Joyful Arts for Seniors with Wickham Works
A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors' quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community.
This session - Will be based on feedback from participants.
12 seats available
Sunday May 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM: America 250: In-Person Author Talk with Alexis Coe - "You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington"
78 seats available
Sunday May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM: America 250: Virtual Author Talk with Alexis Coe - "You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington"
95 seats available
Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Author Talk with Yardena Schwartz: Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine that Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict
48 seats available
Sunday June 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Echoes of Harlem
Join us for an inspiring tribute to Black culture, history, and artbrought to life through the timeless words of Langston Hughes. Hear his poetry reimagined in a powerful performance by local poet G. Oliver King, with live jazz from the Blue Hearts Quartet. This afternoon is more than a performanceit's a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of a movement.
Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes.
102 seats available
Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Author Talk: James Fabio - "Ma, Your Son is CRAZY, Do Something!"
Come meet author JC Fabio and hear his captivating story in his true crime biography. Fabio will delve into the dark intersection of true crime and gambling addiction, offering an insider's view into illegal operations. He will specifically discuss the current state of organized crime's use of professional athletes to influence betting and detail the shocking methods employed to run illegal gambling clubs.
49 seats available
Thursday June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Cinema Studies - Sidney Lumet
38 seats available
Sunday June 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM: From Stress to Success: Breathing Techniques to Get You There!
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List
Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Circle of Poets - The Poetry of Sharon Olds
4 seats available
Sunday June 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents The Twangtown Paramours
51 seats available
Thursday September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Estate Planning 101
79 seats available
Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Circle of Poets - Pushkin and the Silver Age
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin is the father of modern Russian literature and language, with a cultural impact comparable to William Shakespeare's in English. He shaped Russian Romanticism through clear, concise writing that blends folk themes, universal emotions, humor, and tragedy across poetry, prose, drama, and criticism. His lyrical poems are especially known for their musicality and emotional depth. Poems to be discussed: Pushkin 9_30_26
12 seats available
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