Rhonda Denet in Concert - Hail to the Queen!
Surrender to the smooth, soulful and jazzy groves of Library favorite Rhonda Denet, in a live performance of Aretha Franklin hits. Register to receive the link to view this entertaining concert.
Surrender to the smooth, soulful and jazzy groves of Library favorite Rhonda Denet, in a live performance of Aretha Franklin hits. Register to receive the link to view this entertaining concert.
American Religious Communities Seek to Establish Civic Entities will feature 3 panelists who examine the Puritan movement, the Huguenots, the Satmar and the Mennonite communities. The aim is to remind or introduce the audience to our American way of offering religious “freedom” tempered by the American legacy social and political order. The audience will better understand the tension between institutional religious practice and the civil order in which those practitioners must operate.
After a brief warm-up and introduction to the basics of watercolor painting, Pat will offer step-by-step guidance on how to paint a floral bouquet. Registration is required. You will receive instructions on when to pick up supplies at the Library, as well as the Zoom link to the class. Space is limited.
Carol Ann Duffy became the Poet Laureate of the UK, succeeding Andrew Motion and Ted Hughes, in 2009. She was the first woman to hold the post in its 350-year history. Find out why, when Circle of Voices discusses this amusing Scottish poet on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30p.m on Zoom. Poems to be discussed may be either picked up at the Help Desk or emailed. Don’t see your favorite? April is National Poetry Month! Bring a poem of hers to share; ask at the Help Desk for assistance. Laurie Byro has 6 books of poetry published between 2015 and 2020. All may be checked out at AWPL, or bor
This course will include an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how the practice of mindfulness can help steady us when life feels unstable. With a steadier mind, we can begin to relax into each moment, free from regret and worry. Each class will include guided meditation practice, teaching and Q & A, as well as optional homework. It is recommended, though not required, that you attend all three classes if possible. Please register for each session separately.
This course will include an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how the practice of mindfulness can help steady us when life feels unstable. With a steadier mind, we can begin to relax into each moment, free from regret and worry. Each class will include guided meditation practice, teaching and Q & A, as well as optional homework. It is recommended, though not required, that you attend all three classes if possible. Please register for each session separately.
Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician-turned-novelist who draws on her Afghan roots to craft internationally bestselling books for adults and young readers. Her novels span generations and continents, taking on themes like forced migration, conflict, poverty, misogyny, colonialism and addiction. Nadia is no stranger to Warwick: her family owned Larry's Deli for years. She will join us on Wednesday, May 12 to discuss her new novel,
Irving Berlin’s music does not have the rhythmic or harmonic complexities of a Gershwin tune. His music does not have the sly naughtiness of a Cole Porter hit.