Albert Wisner Public Library
Albert Wisner Public Library Adult (18+) Programs
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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 grow—even 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
4 seats available

Sunday May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Fire & Thyme with Marc Von Em and Jeff Miller
45 seats available

Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Duplicate Bridge
18 seats available

Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM: NAMI: Ending the Silence
44 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
6 seats available

Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Duplicate Bridge
19 seats available

Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Conductorcise
Place yourself in the sneakers of orchestra conductor – David Dworkin - and raise your baton to a mighty Sousa march, an impetuous Strauss polka, or an elegant Tchaikovsky waltz as you enjoy a great musical workout. This low-impact fitness fusion for all ages stimulates the cardio-vascular system, energizes and engages the senses and creates balance, stretching, blood circulation and brain stimulation throughout the workout.  
20 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.
4 seats available

Saturday May 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM: We the People: A Flag of Many Voices
48 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"
91 seats available

Sunday May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM: America 250: In-Person Author Talk with Alexis Coe - "You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington"
52 seats available

Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Duplicate Bridge
19 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
46 seats available

Thursday June 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors: 19th and 20th century US immigration
50 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 art—brought 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 performance—it'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.
95 seats available

Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM: Duplicate Bridge
19 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
36 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 1:00 PM: The Weekly Deal: Duplicate Bridge
19 seats available

Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Circle of Poets - The Poetry of Sharon Olds
1 seat available

Sunday June 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents The Twangtown Paramours
50 seats available

Thursday July 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM: America250: Tales of Revolutionary New York with Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk
90 seats available

Thursday July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM: The Sound of Independence: Music from Jefferson's Monticello with the Kemyndable Trio
95 seats available

Monday August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM: America 250: Book Discussion of "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written" by Walter Isaacson
Join staff member Tracey Allen for a discussion of one of history's most powerful sentences: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Books are available at the Library and at select cafes around town as part of the Warwick Cafe Reading Project beginning July 1.
50 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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