Teen

The performers who recorded at the studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama read like a "Who's Who" of popular music: Arthur Alexander, Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, Paul Simon and many more.  Long before white settlers arrived in this area, a Cherokee myth claimed that a sweetly singing voice could be heard from beneath the waters of the Tennessee River at Muscle Shoals.  This talk explores how both music and myth shaped the history of Muscle Shoals, revealing how the region transformed from a physical place int

For 40 years, the String Trio of New York (S3NY) has been a powerful force on the contemporary music scene.  This season, they are marking their 40^th anniversary celebration with an outstanding repertoire of recent compositions and re-imaginations of earlier works – both classic originals and selections from the more than a dozen pieces commissioned from a variety of the most notable composers of the late 20^th century.

In the "olde days" in Ireland, music was written and performed using traditional instruments like the fiddle and tin whistle.  Emigrants from Ireland brought these instruments and repertoire to the United States, giving rise to what we know as Irish American folk music.  Join Barry Wiesenfeld, Brian Conway and Tim Harte as they take you on a musical journey from Ireland to the New World.

*This program is made possible by a generous gift from Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes to the AWPL Foundation.

Come to the Library's first puzzle competition!  Teams of up to four people will do their best to complete a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle within a set time period.  Join us for a night of fun!

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS IN HIGH SCHOOL. PLEASE CALL THE HELP DESK AT 986-1047, EXT. 3 TO SIGN UP.

TAB Legacy Club will meet to discuss service projects.

TAB Legacy Club will meet to discuss service projects.

World War I is frequently overshadowed by its successor, despite the Great War's own massive scale and impact.  However, this was the war that moved America's status from a regional power into a recognized and respected world power.  Often, history is discussed from the perspective of politicians, heroes and military generals.  This program focuses instead on stories and feats of the men of Orange County, NY who fought to make the world safe for democracy.

Bring in a clear jar, or two, with lids to create holiday snow globes.

Come make a coaster set using bathroom tiles, ink and alcohol!  If you have any old white or beige ceramic tiles left over from a project, bring them in!

Fold some old books to decorate with assorted Halloween images.