Upcoming Events

Join author Debra Scacciaferro for a discussion of her new historical romance, American Nightingale. Set in post-civil war 1865 in New York City, the story revolves around a returning soldier on his way to resume his career as the bandleader of Smith’s Cornet Band at the famous 19^th century Catskill Mountain House in Ulster County (a real hotel that burned down in 1940s). Complicating his plans is the news of his step-brother’s death, and meeting his widowed sister-in-law and her young daughter, who turn to him for help. Debra will talk about the music of the times, the real hotel which was built at the precipice of one of the grandest views of the Hudson Valley (still a popular camping spot), and how New York became the social capital of the country that would culminate in the Gilded Age. 

Take a hike along the Storywalk and hunt for items on our scavenger check list.

Make and decorate a winter bird using decorated papers.

Grades K-3.

Make some anime buttons!

In the Twi language of Kofi Donkor's native Asante Kingdom in Ghana, West Africa, Sankofa means "going back to the roots".  This phrase has the spiritual and emotional meaning of finding your culture through modern and traditional art forms.  Join Kofi and his ensemble for an afternoon of music and dance.

Kofi Donkor was born and raised in Ghana in West Africa. He learned drumming at his grandfather’s knee in their native village in Otumi. Kofi graduated from the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi where his studies focused on his nation’s culture, sculpture, rural art and industry. Kofi has won numerous awards for his sculpture which has been featured at exhibits internationally. He came to the US to teach art and drumming in 1992. He has played with internationally renowned drummers Babatunde Olatunji and Mickey Hart, and has worked as an Arts Educator in schools around the country. He considers the preservation of Ghanaian art and culture to be an essential part of his mission. Kofi is the leader of Sankofa, a drum and dance ensemble that performs at schools, universities and cultural events. 

Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation

by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes

Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world.  Mahjong enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to play every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The sessions are open-ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they wish.  Players with mahjong sets are encouraged to bring them, as the Library has only a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.

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Drop-in "Critter" crafts for families.  Come make an assortment of animal themed crafts.  Something different every day.  No Registration Needed!

This is part 2 of a 2 part project.

Session 2: Assemble the individual sections adding new features to bring it together for display.

For Grades 4-7.