Events For 11/13/2024

Dinosaurs and fossils

Grades K-2. Together we will read Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies. We will discuss the pictures and the story. Participants will make their own "bugmallows" similar to those in the story.

For children ages 4-10. A fossil adventure show and exhibit. Children will see some real and some replicas of dinosaur bones and fossils. They will get to take home a fossil of their own.

Join authors Carole and Gretchen for a discussion of their new books.
Carole has penned About Face, a memoir about life in the Peace Corps. Gretchen's new novel is The Book of Maggie Bradstsreet. It was sparked by a discovery of ancestors who played an important role in the witch trials of 1692.

The work of artist James van Gelder will be on display at the Albert Wisner Public Library from July 2 through July 31 in the Library’s gallery on the lower Level.  The show 36 Views of Wawayanda features watercolor paintings created over the period of a year and depict the lake and the park in all seasons. 

On July 14 the Library will host a “Meet the Artist” event from to 2 to 5pm which will include a watercolor demonstration by the artist from 2 to 3pm. 

For ages 2-7. Join us for stories, songs and a craft on Saturday mornings. This drop-in storytime is fun for the family.

Drop-in and build a lego creation. Bring a friend or build with a parent. Family fun for ages 4-10.

Sing, clap, move and groove with Melinda Burgard, music therapist.

After the death of Princess Diana, HRM Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen and James Cromwell. Rated PF-13; 103 minutes.

For families with young children. Wear your PJs, bring a pillow and enjoy some stories.

Bite-Sized Marketing webinar.

The Board of Trustees meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Board Room. The public is welcome to attend.

Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher

For ages 2-7. Join Kurt for a special family music program for young children. Get up and shake your sillies with Kurt!

Take a virtual trip to the Ingwe Leopard Research Program in the Mapumalanga district of South Africa. Sara Kearns, recently returned from volunteering at the center, will be your guide and Dr. Richard Hull will discuss the 30,000 year old petroglyphs found in the area.