Albert Wisner Public Library
Albert Wisner Public Library Adult (18+) Programs
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Available Programs:

Sunday September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Song Craft and Chat
49 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
1 seat available

Thursday October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM: The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich
21 seats available

Saturday October 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM: Authors on McFarland: Samantha Sonnett, author of "The Protectorate: A Phoenix Rises"
80 seats available

Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Rock & Roll: The Stories You Never Knew
36 seats available

Thursday October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Mastodons of Orange County
Over the past two years, Cory Harris (SUNY-Orange) has been part of a team recovering a newly discovered set of mastodon remains. In this talk, Dr. Harris will discuss the general context of mastodons in Orange County as well as describe the recent research project. Cory Harris is the Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Department and Professor of Anthropology at SUNY-Orange, where he has taught for the last 20 years.
42 seats available

Friday October 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Chair Yoga with Judy Zangara
Judy returns for four weeks of gentle yoga suitable for all fitness levels.  Please register for individual classes.
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List

Saturday October 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM: City of the Dead: The Warwick Cemetery
44 seats available

Sunday October 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents DUO BRASILEIRO
Richard Boukas (guitar, Portuguese vocals) and John Arbo (bass) present Brazilian Jazz renditions of popular favorites by iconic composers A.C. Jobim, Luiz Bonfá, Milton Nascimento, Sérgio Santos, Chico Buarque, Hermeto Pascoal, Luiz Gonzaga. Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes
52 seats available

Thursday October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Exploring the Creative Path: Appropriation and Originality in the Visual Arts with Jonathan Talbot
66 seats available

Friday October 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Chair Yoga with Judy Zangara
Judy returns for four weeks of gentle yoga suitable for all fitness levels.  Please register for individual classes.
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List

Saturday October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM: Painting Class with Rebecca Jennings
Celebrate the season with a fun Halloween-themed acrylic painting class with Rebecca Jennings! Create a festive spooky masterpiece while learning basic acrylic painting techniques. All materials are provided, making this class perfect for both beginners and experienced painters.
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List

Monday October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM: America 250: Book Discussion of "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written" by Walter Isaacson
Join staff member Tracy 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 October 1.
47 seats available

Thursday October 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Seasonal Tablescaping
Discover how to design beautiful, seasonally inspired table settings that bring any occasion to life. From autumn's cozy warmth to spring's fresh blooms, learn creative tips to make your table festive and inviting all year long.  Space is limited. Presented by Cornell Cooperative.
14 seats available

Friday October 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Chair Yoga with Judy Zangara
Judy returns for four weeks of gentle yoga suitable for all fitness levels.  Please register for individual classes.
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List

Sunday November 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM: William Henry Seward's Quest to Save the Nation
58 seats available

Thursday November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Birds of Prey with Falconry Excursions
11 seats available

Friday November 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM: Chair Yoga with Judy Zangara
Judy returns for four weeks of gentle yoga suitable for all fitness levels.  Please register for individual classes.
Program Full, we encourage you to join the Wait List

Thursday November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Cinema Studies - Bob Fosse and the Modern Movie Musical
31 seats available

Sunday November 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Shake, Rattle & Roll with Forever Young with Forever Young
40 seats available

Monday November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM: Topics in Astronomy with Raj Pandya
55 seats available

Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Circle of Poets - Annual "Poetry Potluck"
As the holiday season begins, November and December offer a time to gather in gratitude, celebrate friendship, and reflect on the poets who have enriched our lives.  Members are encouraged to bring one or two favorite poems to read aloud—whether it's a longtime favorite, a recent discovery, or a poem you'd enjoy exploring together.  This final gathering of the season is an opportunity to come together, share what has inspired us, and close the year with appreciation and community.
18 seats available

Saturday December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents Holiday Favorites with the Warwick Valley Chorale
51 seats available

Sunday December 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM: Music on McFarland presents - Harp & Holly: Sounds of the Season
76 seats available

Sunday January 24, 2027 at 2:00 PM: Authors on McFarland: Robert McGrath - "Bringing Fire: How Innovation Helps Us Change and Makes Us Fight"
80 seats available


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